Chandimal Unleashes Fury: Ton-Up Hero Puts Sri Lanka in Driver’s Seat
- Sri Lanka ended Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand on a strong note, scoring 306/3.
- Glenn Phillips (1/33) and Tim Southee (1/54) were New Zealand's only wickets, as the Sri Lankan batsmen dominated the proceedings.
- Ten Nisanka fell for 1 run early, but Dimuth Karunaratne's century on 46 and Chandimal helped stabilize Sri Lanka's innings.
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)