Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis etched his name in the history books today (September 26), becoming the first player in 132 years of Test cricket to record the highest number of half-centuries in his first 8 Test matches.
Mendis achieved this remarkable feat during the 2nd Test match against New Zealand in Galle. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 306 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, with Mendis playing an unbeaten innings of 51 runs.
As of the match’s suspension, Sri Lanka remains at 306/3 in their first innings, with Mendis playing a pivotal role in the team’s strong start.
