Sri Lanka vs New Zealand First Test Results – All You Need to Know
Sri Lanka ended day one of the first Test in Galle at 302-7, thanks to a stellar performance from Kamindu Mendis, who continued his impressive start to Test cricket by scoring his fourth century. The 25-year-old left-hander, fresh off strong performances against England, scored 114 from 171 balls, leading Sri Lanka’s recovery after early setbacks.
Kamindu Mendis Shines with Century on Day One: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, First Test in Galle
With this knock, Kamindu now boasts an average of 80.90, second only to the legendary Sir Don Bradman’s iconic mark of 99.94 among batters with at least 10 innings. A score of 50 or more in the second innings would place Kamindu alongside Sunil Gavaskar for the most 50+ scores (nine) in the first seven Tests.
After coming in at 69-2 when Angelo Mathews retired hurt, Kamindu built crucial partnerships, including a 72-run stand with the returning Mathews and 103 with Kusal Mendis, who added 50 runs. Kamindu was eventually dismissed in the day’s penultimate over, caught off Ajaz Patel.
Kamindu’s recent form has been exceptional, with centuries and big scores against Bangladesh and England, marking him as a rising star in the cricket world.
