Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand 2nd Test: In the ongoing second Test of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. For Sri Lanka, things went wrong as early as possible; on just two runs, Pathum Nissanka got dismissed when Tim Southee caught him off the bowling of Tom Blundell.
Dinesh Chandimal’s Blistering Innings
Dinesh Chandimal played an outstanding knock of 116 runs off 208 balls with 16 fours. Chandimal’s 16th century for Sri Lanka, putting him alongside cricketing legends of Sri Lanka.
Dinesh Chandimal strikes a gritty century in the second Test against New Zealand 👏 #WTC25 | 📝 #SLvNZ: https://t.co/XLVfOANfzM pic.twitter.com/BAea1BWQvl
— ICC (@ICC) September 26, 2024
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Chandimal Enters The Hall Of Fame
Chandimal itched a terrific record and entered into the list of Sri Lankan batters with the most Test centuries. He is on level terms with notable players Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne, and Marvan Atapattu and Tillakaratne Dilshan, each of whom has also notched 16 centuries. The list is led by Kumar Sangakkara, an impressive 38 centuries ahead, followed by Mahela Jayawardene with 34 centuries.
Dinesh Chandimal notches up his 16th Test century, leading the charge for Sri Lanka against New Zealand! Can he convert this into a double hundred? 💪 #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/wWPtBDUtjc
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 26, 2024
Tied With Sanath Jayasuriya
When Chandimal got to his fifty, he became the second Sri Lankan batter after the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya to score 45 fifty-plus scores in Tests. Kumar Sangakkara is atop the list with 90, and Jayawardene is next with 84.
A Heartfelt Dedication
It was his wife, whom he kept all three cheers for, and Chandimal certainly dedicated his brilliant century to his wife. He waved his bat towards the pavilion, where she was sitting, pointing in her direction.
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