New Zealand 136-2 in reply to Sri Lanka
The number behind Kamindu Mendis, Sri Lanka’s new batting sensation
With four hundreds in first 11 innings and an average reaching Bradmanesque levels, left-hander ignites hopes of being next in line after Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene.
Prolific Kamindu Mendis gives Sri Lanka the edge in 1st test against New Zealand
Prolific middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis struck a fine hundred to rescue Sri Lanka from a precarious position as the hosts reached 302-7 at stumps on Day 1 of the first test against New Zealand.
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 batter Kamindu Mendis breaks Sunil Gavaskar's record with century in first Test against New Zealand
With the half-century against New Zealand, Mendis has now scored 50 runs or more in each of the first seven Tests he has played. Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel was the first player to do so.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis leads resilient fightback against New Zealand
The hosts faced a precarious situation at 106 for four shortly after lunch, but Mendis, named player of the series during Sri Lanka's recent tour of England, steadied the innings with his calm demeanor.
Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis dazzles with a superb century against New Zealand
Mendis was the final wicket to fall for Sri Lanka on day one after Ajaz Patel's delivery reared up to hit his gloves and go to the slip cordon. Mendis has made a fifty-plus score at least once in each of his first seven Tests, a world record in this format that he shares with Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, who did the same last year.
Cricket - Latham, Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka
Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail by 50 runs on Thursday.
Latham, Williamson Half-tons Take Kiwis To 255-4 In Sri Lanka
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.
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Kamindu Mendis Shines with Fourth Test Century
Kamindu Mendis scored his fourth Test century, making 114 runs against New Zealand at Galle. His innings led Sri Lanka to a ...
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis matches Saud Shakeel's world record, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar
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Kamindu Mendis gives Sri Lanka opening day honours
Kamindu Mendis continued to sizzle as Sri Lanka bagged the opening day honours at Galle in the first Test against New ...
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Kamindu Mendis half-century steadies Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis staged a back-to-wall half-century against New Zealand Wednesday, as the hosts reached 178 ...