SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis' 114 rescues Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, hosts 302/7 at stumps on Day 1

Kamindu leads strong Sri Lanka start against NZ

Kamindu Mendis. File photo: Getty Kamindu Mendis maintained his red-hot form and struck a majestic 114 to power Sri Lanka to 302-7 on the opening day of the first test in Galle.

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis' 114 rescues Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, hosts 302/7 at stumps on Day 1

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.

Kamindu hits another ton to near Bradman mark

Kamindu Mendis continues his remarkable start to Test cricket by scoring his fourth century on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis century rescues Sri Lanka against New Zealand on Day 1

Kamindu’s innings came to an end on 114 in the penultimate over of the day when Ajaz Patel turned the ball sharply and it popped off the glove for an easy catch at first slip.

Galle (Sri Lanka): Middle order batsman Kamindu Mendis (114 runs) scored a brilliant century as Sri Lanka overcame difficult conditions and managed to score 302 runs for seven wickets at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand here on Wednesday. New Zealand fast bowler William O'Rourke took three wickets for 57 runs but Kamindu Mendis had no trouble and scored his fourth century in his seventh Test. Mendis scored a centur…

Kamindu Mendis Century Rescues Sri Lanka Against New Zealand

New Zealand tour Of Sri Lanka 2024 First Test day One Report: 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.