Kamindu Mendis Record: Kamindu Mendis has scripted history on back-to-back days in the ongoing 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, as the Sri Lankan all-rounder joins Sir Donald Bradman as the joint-2nd fastest player to score 1000 Test runs. Both of them have now attained the feat in 13 innings, and Kamindu Mendis, who broke Saud Shakeel's world record on Thursday, has now become the fastest player to reach 1000 Test runs this century.
List of batters fastest to 1000 Test runs:
- Herbert Sutcliffe (England): 12 innings
- Everton Weekes (West Indies): 12 innings
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): 13 innings
- Sir Donald Bradman (Australia): 13 innings
- Neil Harvey (England): 14 innings
- Vinod Kambli (India): 14 innings
The 25-year-old attained the feat in some fashion as he smashed Rachin Ravindra down the ground for a massive six. The moment proved to be the final action of the first innings, as Sri Lanka captain declared the innings at 602/5, with Kamindu Mendis unbeaten at 182, alongside fellow centurion Kusla Mendis, who too, remained unbeaten on 106.
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New Zealand Lose Both Openers At Stumps, Day 2
The Kiwis are enduring a forgettable time in Sri Lanka, as they have already lost the first Test match and realistically, stand absolutely no chance of recording a win from the current situation. Their situation in the ongoing World Test Championship has taken a big hit as well, as they are now behind Sri Lanka and stand a risk of going below England if they endure a defeat in the 2nd Test.
At Stumps on Day 2, New Zealand are 22/2, as Devon Conway continues his poor form with the bat in red-ball cricket. His average across the Test series since March 2023 has dropped drastically and his best score is of 29.
If New Zealand are to avoid a defeat, their batters need to make sure they bat out the remaining 3 days.