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SLvNZ: Kamindu Mendis’ century puts Sri Lanka on top

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SLvNZ: Kamindu Mendis’ Century Puts Sri Lanka On Top

By IANS News September 18, 2024 • 18:58 PM View: 459

Galle International Stadium: Kamindu Mendis’ 114-run inning propelled Sri Lanka to a solid score of 302/7 at the end of Day One against New Zealand in the first test match at the Galle International Stadium.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, fast bowler Will O'Rourke got the Black Caps off to a solid start having sent openers Dimuth Karunaratne (2 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (27 runs) back to pavilion in the opening hour.

Tim Southee contributed to Rourke’s fiery start to the game and got Dinesh Chandimal’s scalp to reduce the Lions to 88/3.

TAGS Kamindu Mendis Sri Lanka Day One Galle International Stadium Black Caps Dimuth Karunaratne Pathum Nissanka Tim Southee Dinesh Chandimal Angelo Matthews Angelo Mathews Sri Lankan Glenn Phillips Upon Matthews Kusal Mendis

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