Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka cricket team is up against Tim Southee's New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. The opening day of the first Test began on September 19 (Wednesday). The star of the day was Kamindu Mendis, who once again stole the show with his stunning hundred that not only revived the Sri Lankan innings but also put them in a strong position as at the end of Stumps Day 1, they were 302/7.
Kamindu Mendus surpasses Sunil Gavaskar
Kamindu Mendis with his hundred surpassed the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and equaled the record with Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel. He now has fifty-plus scores in 7 matches since his Test debut. However, if he manages to hit a fifty in the next match as well, he will become the first person to have fifty-plus scores in 8 matches since Test debut.
Mendis' century
Kamindu Mendis once again helped his team get to a good position. He once again displayed the terrific form he is in. During the three Tests against England, Kamindu scored two fifties and a century. He continued the form in this series as well and scored another crucial century for his team. This is also his fourth Test hundred in just 11 innings. Mendis has emerged as rising prospect in SL cricket and his performance on the big stage is proof of how big of a star he is.
Sri Lanka went from 33/2 to 302/7 by the end of Day 1. Apart from Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis also played a crucial 50-run knock. These innings have put their team in a good position in the first innings. Even if they get all out early on the second day, they will have the opportunity to either get lead on New Zealand or restrict them from putting a big lead over them.
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