New Zealand A's opening game in Sri Lanka is evenly balanced at the halfway stage in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka A were dismissed for 252, after the opening day of the four-day fixture had been reduced by rain.
In reply, NZ A were 31 without loss at stumps on the second day.
Kaushal Silva struck 103 for the home team, while the wickets were shared about among the New Zealand bowlers.
Legspinner Ish Sodhi was the most successful, with three for 34 off 14 overs, while Mark Gillespie, in a solid 25-over performance, Doug Bracewell and Corey Anderson took two apiece.
