Sri Lanka Dominates Day 1 of ⁣Second Test Against New ‍Zealand

Sri Lanka ended ‌Day 1 ⁢of the second Test against New Zealand on a strong note, scoring 306/3. Dinesh Chandimal,​ who elected ⁢to bat first for⁣ Sri Lanka at the Goal International Stadium, was the⁢ star of the show, ⁤scoring ⁣116 runs off 208 ‍balls. Angelo Mathews (78*) and Kamindu⁣ Mendis (51*) further cemented Sri Lanka’s strong start to ⁣form an unbeaten partnership.

Glenn Phillips (1/33) and Tim Southee (1/54) were New Zealand’s only wickets, as the Sri Lankan batsmen dominated ‌the proceedings.

Key Highlights of the Day

Ten Nisanka fell for 1‍ run early, but Dimuth ⁣Karunaratne’s century on 46 and Chandimal helped stabilize Sri Lanka’s innings. The partnership ⁢between Chandimal⁢ and Karunaratne was ​the turning point ​of the day, as it helped Sri Lanka recover from⁤ the early loss.

Score ⁣Summary

Sri Lanka:‌ 306/3⁢ in 90 overs (Dinesh ⁤Chandimal 116, Angelo Mathews 78*, Kamindu Mendis 51*; Glenn Phillips 1/33, ⁣Tim Southee 1/54)