1st Test, Dimuth Karunaratne slams 83 versus New Zealand: Stats
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne missed out on a century versus New Zealand in his side's 2nd innings in the ongoing 1st Test being held at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Karunaratne, who scored only two runs in the first innings, looked solid during his score of 83 in the 2nd outing. He handed his side a strong start after New Zealand managed 340 (1st innings).
A fine knock from the southpaw's blade
Karunaratne looked in fine form during his stay at the crease. Lanka went to lunch at 32/1 after nine overs on Day 3 with Karunaratne on 23 from 28 balls. The 2nd session of the day belonged to Sri Lanka, who scored 102 runs without losing a wicket. Karunaratne was on 72 with Dinesh Chandimal supporting him. Karunaratne was dismissed in the final session.
Ajaz Patel dismisses Karunaratne
Karunaratne did the hard work but fell prey while trying to be ambitious. He was bowled by Ajaz Patel, whose tossed up ball fell into the footholes outside off. A big slog-sweep attempt saw the batter lose his wicket.
Karunaratne surpasses 1,000 Test runs versus NZ
Karunaratne faced 127 balls and smashed six fours. He added a 147-run stand alongside Chandimal. The southpaw has raced to 7,092 runs in 95 Tests (182 innings) at 40.52. This was his 39th fifty in Test cricket (100s: 16). As per ESPNcricinfo, he has surpassed 1,000 Test runs versus New Zealand (1,032 at 44.86). This was his 8th fifty versus NZ (100s: 2).
An average of 50.41 at home
Karunarate averages a solid 50.41 in home Test matches. In 41 matches (77 innings), he has scored 3,731 runs with the help of 11 tons and 17 fifties.
15,500 runs in FC cricket
Karunaratne has surpassed 15,500 runs in First-Class cricket. His 2 and 83 takes him to 15,513 runs at an average of 45-plus. This was his 71st FC fifty. He owns 47 tons as well.
