Kamindu Mendis has accomplished a noteworthy feat by being the first player to score fifty or more in eight straight Test matches.
At Galle International Stadium, during Sri Lanka’s ongoing Test match against New Zealand, the elegant southpaw achieved the incredible batting accomplishment.
Kamindu Mendis, batting at number five, displayed exceptional abilities to record his fourth half-century in Test cricket.
The hosts lost Pathum Nissanka cheaply in their first innings after captain of Sri Lanka Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and decided to bowl.
“In the eighth Test, Kamindu Mendis sets a historic world record.”
But they overcame the early loss thanks to star batsman Dinesh Chandimal and former captain Dimuth Karunaratne. After a crucial 122-run partnership for the second wicket, Karunaratne’s run-out put the Kiwis back in the game.
Even though Chandimal left soon after reaching his century, Kamindu Mendis and Angelo Mathews teamed up to maintain Sri Lanka ahead of their opponents on the first day. After the in-form batter struck a magnificent half-century, the hosts ended the first day’s play on 306 for three.
Kamindu Mendis has been a formidable batsman for Sri Lanka ever since he returned to Test cricket.
The left-handed hitter exuded class in the just finished England series, and he was essential to the visitors’ outstanding showing.
He became the only player in over 147 years of Test history to score more than fifty runs in each of his first eight Test matches with his recent effort in the second Test match against New Zealand.
Mendis’ career is seen from a new angle by this outstanding accomplishment, which also emphasises his potential to be a major player in the sport.
He had already raised the standard before this game, having scored over fifty runs in each of his previous seven outings. Mendis broke the previous record, which was held by Pakistani batsman Saud Shakeel, who accomplished this in seven straight Test matches.
In 2022, Mendis made his Test debut at Galle against Australia, where he impressed all with a strong 61-run total. After his debut, he was left out of the Test squad for a while, but this year, in the Sylhet Test against Bangladesh, he made a major comeback by accomplishing the incredible feat of scoring hundreds in both innings.
His exploits in the Chittagong Test and the Manchester Test against England saw him score an outstanding 113 runs and 92 runs, respectively, showcasing his brilliance even further. His 64 runs in the Oval Test and 74 runs at Lord’s further cemented his spot.
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