SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Record-breaker Kamindu Mendis steers Sri Lanka on opening day
Sri Lanka managed to stay ahead of the proceedings on an eventful opening day of the first Test against a visiting New Zealand side in Galle on Wednesday, September 18. Kamindu Mendis's hundred was the highlight of the Sri Lankan first innings as the hosts reached Stumps at 302 for 7 in 88 overs.
1st Test: Kamindu Mendis hundred steers Sri Lanka to 302/7 against New Zealand on Day 1
Centurion Kamindu Mendis led Sri Lanka to a total of 302-7 on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Galle with a score of 114. Despite early trouble at 106-4, Kamindu's century and key partnerships helped SL recover.
Kamindu Mendis century rescues Sri Lanka against New Zealand
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand Wednesday as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302 for seven at stumps on the first day of the first Test.Sri Lanka had slumped to 106 for four just after lunch but Kamindu -- player of the series for Sri Lanka during their recent tour of England -- provided a confident and calm performance that steadied the team.
Prolific Kamindu Mendis gives Sri Lanka the edge in 1st test against New Zealand
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat after winning the toss in the first test against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams opted to play two spinners with Sri Lanka going for the left-arm spin of Prabath Jayasuriya and off-spin of Ramesh Mendis.
Twitter Reactions: Kamindu Mendis leads Sri Lanka fightback with scintillating ton against New Zealand on Day 1
Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis slammed a magnificent Century against New Zealand to help the hosts reach a decent total on Day 1 of the first Test played at Galle. Here's how the fans reacted to the day's play on Wednesday.
Kamindu Mendis' record-breaking century gives Sri Lanka edge over New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test
Batting in his only 11th Test innings, Kamindu Mendis smashed his fourth Test century to set a new record for Sri Lanka in the first match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.
Mendis ton rescues Lanka against N.Zealand on opening day of 1st Test
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand on Wednesday as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302 for seven at stumps on the first day of the first Test.
Mendis gives Sri Lanka the edge in 1st test against New Zealand
Raised the order to score even more runs, prolific middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis struck a fine hundred on Wednesday to
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score: Sri Lanka score after 88 overs is 293/7
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