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Sri Lanka Star Kamindu Mendis Breaks Vinod Kambli's 30-Year-Old Record, Equals Don Bradman In Elite Test List

New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach 1,000 runs from just eight Test appearances. Sri Lanka declared at 602-5 shortly before stumps on day two in Galle after a 200-run partnership between Kamindu and Kusal Mendis -- the third century-plus stand of the innings. The tourists then lost their openers inside nine overs, with Tom Latham caught on the fifth ball of the innings for two and Devon Conway dismissed for nine.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score Updates 1st Day 2

SL vs NZ Live Updates, 1st Day 2: Dinesh Chandimal's century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand. The veteran batter, who scored his 16th Test century, by Glenn Phillips in the final session after hitting 15 boundaries in his knock of 116 -- his sixth Test century at the picturesque venue and his 16th overall. Angelo Mathews (78) and Kamindu Mendis (51) will resume for the hosts on the second day. (Live Scorecard)

1st Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Star Sets World Record. Not Even Sunil Gavaskar Or Don Bradman Achieved It

The success story of Kamindu Mendis since he made his Test debut continues. The Sri Lanka star remained unbeaten on 51 on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday and in doing so he set a new world record. The 25-year-old star is now the first batter in the 147 year history of Test cricket to score a fifty-plus score in each of his first eight Tests since debut. Before him, Pakistan's Shaud Shakeel held the record as he had fifty-plus score is each of the first seven Tests that he played. Earlier, India's Sunil Gavaskar (6) jointly held the record with three others.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd Test Day 1

SL vs NZ Live Score Updates 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand look to bounce from a shock defeat in the series opener as they face Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle. Kiwis head coach Gary Stead feels his side must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought. Despite not having played a warm-up match, the Kiwis showed resilience by taking a first-innings lead, but Sri Lanka's experience in home conditions ultimately helped them secure a close victory on the final morning. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, moved up to third place in the World Test Championship standings after their win in the first Test. A win in the second Test could significantly boost their chances of securing a spot in the final at Lord's next June. (Live Scorecard)

Not Against Bangladesh And New Zealand, Virat Kohli Backed "To Start" Performing Against This Team

India registered a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. However, Virat Kohli's performance in both the innings was not up to the mark. He got out to Hasan Mahmud for 6 in the first innings while he fell to Mehidy hasan Miraz for 17 in the second innings. After the two-Test series against Bangladesh, India will play New Zealand at home for a three-Test series starting on October 16.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya's Fifer Helps SL Beat New Zealand By 63 Runs

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5, Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. Set a target of 275 to win, the Black Caps were bowled out for 211 less than 15 minutes after play resumed from overnight, with Rachin Ravindra top-scoring on 92. Ravindra had finished on Sunday waging a lone battle on a sharply turning pitch in Galle, where the tourists had lost all four of their previous Test encounters. (Live Scorecard)

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

India tightened their grip on the top spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 cycle with a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, while Sri Lanka boosted their chances of making the final by outclassing New Zealand in Galle. Both teams secured crucial points, adding intrigue to the race for the final two spots in next year's WTC finale at Lord's. India's latest triumph extended their lead at the top of the table, reaching a percentage of 71.67%.

Rachin Ravindra Gives New Zealand Fighting Chance In Sri Lanka Test

Rookie left-hander Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance for victory against Sri Lanka, with the tourists needing another 68 runs with two wickets in hand after day four of the first Test on Sunday. Set a target of 275, New Zealand were 207-8 at stumps with spinner Ajaz Patel, on nought, to resume with Ravindra on Monday. Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya picked up three wickets each on a sharply turning pitch in Galle, where the Black Caps have lost all four of their previous Test encounters. Ravindra's knock was the highest score by a New Zealander at the ground, eclipsing Ross Taylor's 89 in 2019.

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Sri Lanka Star Kamindu Mendis Breaks Vinod Kambli's 30-Year-Old Record, Equals Don Bradman In Elite Test List

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score Updates 1st Day 2

1st Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Star Sets World Record. Not Even Sunil Gavaskar Or Don Bradman Achieved It

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd Test Day 1

Not Against Bangladesh And New Zealand, Virat Kohli Backed "To Start" Performing Against This Team

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya's Fifer Helps SL Beat New Zealand By 63 Runs

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

Rachin Ravindra Gives New Zealand Fighting Chance In Sri Lanka Test