Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis has scored yet another fifty in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. The Southpaw has only played eight Tests in his career so far and has scored more than 800 runs.
The 25-year-old was the rare shining light for the Lankans in their last Tour of England and in the ongoing series as well he has performed consistently.
The all-rounder made his Test debut in 2022, playing a solitary game against Australia at home. His two-year sabbatical from Tests ended when he was selected for the Bangladesh series in March 2024.
Ever since his return, he has been a revelation in the Sri Lankan setup. And now, he has etched his name amongst the greats by scoring a 91-ball 64 in the third Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
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What is Kamindu Mendis' interesting record in Test cricket for Sri Lanka?
Kusal Mendis has scored a 50+ score in at least one innings of every Test match he has played so far. The all-rounder has displayed his batting prowess at venues away from home, playing five out of six games outside Sri Lanka.
With the half-century against the Kiwis on September 26, Mendis went past the previous record set by Pakistan's Saud Shakeel who has scored half-centuries in each of his first seven Test matches
What are Kamindu Mendis' individual scores in Test matches?
| Opposition | Runs | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 61 (137) | Galle |
| Bangladesh | 102 (127) | Sylhet |
| Bangladesh | 164 (237) | Sylhet |
| Bangladesh | 92* (167) | Chattogram |
| Bangladesh | 9 (17) | Chattogram |
| England | 12 (25) | Manchester |
| England | 113 (183) | Manchester |
| England | 74 (120) | Lord's |
| England | 4 (5) | Lord's |
| England | 64 (91) | The Oval |
| New Zealand | 114 (173) | Galle |
| New Zealand | 13 (12) | Galle |
| New Zealand | 51* (56) | Galle |
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