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.

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

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

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Kamindu hits another ton to near Bradman mark

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.

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

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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.

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Kamindu leads strong Sri Lanka start against NZ

Sri Lanka have reached 7-302 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle, thanks to a century from the in-form Kamindu Mendis.

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Kamindu ton steers Sri Lanka out of trouble against NZ

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.

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Kamindu Mendis Century Rescues Sri Lanka Against New Zealand

The first Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is taking place at the Gale International Stadium. In this match, the toss went to Sri Lanka's side. Captain Dhananjay D'Silva decided to bat without a moment's delay. But Sri Lanka didn't get off to a good start. The first blow to Sri Lanka was in the form of Dimuth Karunaratna. At the time, the team had only 20 runs. After that, the team's score was 33, Pathum Nisanka returned to the tent …

न्यूझीलंड आणि श्रीलंका यांच्यातील पहिला कसोटी सामना गॅले आंतरराष्ट्रीय स्टेडियममध्ये होत आहे. या सामन्यात नाणेफेकीचा कौल श्रीलंकेच्या बाजूने लागला. कर्णधार धनंजय डिसिल्वाने क्षणाचाही विलंब न करता फलंदाजीचा निर्णय घेतला. पण श्रीलंकेची सुरुवात काही चांगली झाली नाही. दिमुथ करुणारत्नेच्या रुपाने श्रीलंकेला पहिला धक्का बसला. तेव्हा संघाच्या फक्त 20 धावा होत्या. त्यानंतर संघाची धावसंख्या 33 असताना पाथुम निसंका वैयक्तिक 27 धावा करून तंबूत परतला. दिनेश …

SL vs NZ : कसोटीचा पहिला दिवस श्रीलंकेच्या नावावर, कामिंदू मेंडिसच्या शतकानं तारलं

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SL vs NZ: First day of Test on behalf of Sri Lanka, Kamindu Mendis's century saved

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…

गॉल (श्रीलंका): मध्यक्रम बल्लेबाज कमिंदु मेंडिस (114 रन) के शानदार शतक की बदौलत श्रीलंका मुश्किल हालात से उबरकर बुधवार को यहां न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ पहले टेस्ट के शुरूआती दिन स्टंप तक सात विकेटपर 302 रन बनाने में कामयाब रही। न्यूजीलैंड के तेज गेंदबाज विलियम ओरोरके ने 57 रन देकर तीन विकेट चटकाये लेकिन कमिंदु मेंडिस को कोई परेशानी नहीं हुई और उन्होंने अपने सातवें टेस्ट में चौथा शतक जड़ दिया।पाचंवें नंबर पर बल्लेबाजी करते हुए मेंडिस ने जड़ा सैकड़ाबाय…

SL vs NZ 1st Test: श्रीलंका ने की न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ धमाकेदार शुरुआत, कमिंदु मेंडिस ने जड़ा सैकड़ा

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SL vs NZ 1st Test: Sri Lanka made a great start against New Zealand, Kamindu Mendis hit a century

On Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, Kamindu Mendis dazzled with his maiden Test century on home soil. His commanding innings of 114 runs off 173 balls was instrumental in propelling Sri Lanka to a substantial total of 302/7 by the end of Day 1. Mendis’ innings, characterized by 11 boundaries, showcased his solid technique and temperament, giving Sri Lanka a formidable position against a competitive New Zealand …

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

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