Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis scored his fourth Test century in his seventh Test match. He scored 114 off 173 deliveries against New Zealand at Galle on Wednesday.
He was promoted to no 5 after his excellent form in England. Mendis' 114-run inning propelled Sri Lanka to a solid score of 302/7 at the end of Day One against New Zealand in the first test match at the Galle International Stadium.
Mendis was the final wicket to fall for Sri Lanka on day one after Ajaz Patel's delivery reared up to hit his gloves and go to the slip cordon.
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