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Dinusha and Mendis defy West Indies, guide Sri Lanka to 402-5 in second test
Sonal Dinusha and Kusal Mendis shared a 143-run stand as Sri Lanka reached 549-9 and declared its first innings.
- Sri Lanka declared its first innings at 549-9 on the second day of the second test in Antigua on Saturday, anchored by a 143-run partnership between Sonal Dinusha and Kusal Mendis for the sixth wicket.
- Lahiru Udara scored 188 and Kamindu Mendis added 84 on Day 1, establishing a foundation that allowed the visitors to resume on 338-5 and defy the West Indies bowlers throughout the second session.
- Dinusha made 92 and Mendis scored 69, batting through much of the second session, while West Indies pacers were hampered by John Campbell dropping a regulation catch at first slip of Shamar Joseph.
- Facing the massive total, the West Indies finished at 58-1 after 24 overs before stumps, still trailing by 491 runs, with Brandon King falling for 17 and Campbell joining Kavem Hodge at the crease.
- The West Indies leads the two-match series after winning the first test by an innings and 217 runs, marking its first win in eight World Test Championship games.
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WI vs SL, 2nd Test: West Indies begins mammoth trail after Sri Lanka declares at 549-9 on day 2
Sonal Dinusha and Kusal Mendis put on 143 runs for the sixth wicket Saturday as Sri Lanka ground down the West Indies pacers to declare its first innings at 549-9 on the second day of the second Test.
·Chennai, India
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Sri Lanka declares at 549-9 on day 2 of the 2nd test. West Indies 58-1 at stumps.
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Sonal Dinusha and Kusal Mendis put on 143 runs for the sixth wicket Saturday as Sri Lanka ground down the West Indies pacers to declare its first innings at 549-9 on the second day of…
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Dinusha and Mendis defy West Indies, guide Sri Lanka to 402-5 in second test
Sri Lanka’s middle order thwarted the West Indies’ bid to strike with the second new ball as the visitors cruised to 402-5 on Day 2 of the second test.
·New York, United States
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