1st Test, Dinesh Chandimal slams 61 versus New Zealand: Stats
Dinesh Chandimal managed 61 off 150 balls during Sri Lanka's second innings versus New Zealand in the ongoing first Test in Galle. Day 3 saw NZ get folded for 340 in their first innings after SL's 305. Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne did most of the heavy lifting in the 2nd innings by adding a century-plus stand. Chandimal perished right after Karunaratne (83). Here's more.
A valuable knock from the veteran
Chandimal came into bat after William O'Rourke picked up Pathum Nissanka (2), in the third over. Chandimal and Karunaratne (83 off 127) managed a 147-run partnership for the second wicket. Notably, the two dominated the 2nd session. It was a knock of character from the veteran Chandimal as he worked hard and helped his side earn stability. His knock had six fours.
Chandimal surpasses 4,000 Test runs in Asia
Playing his 83rd Test (149 innings), Chandimal owns 5,747 runs at 42.88. Notably, he scored 30 runs in the first innings. Chandimal slammed his 29th Test fifty (100s: 15). As per ESPNcricinfo, he has slammed 611 runs at 40.73 versus New Zealand (50s: 6). Chandimal also surpassed 4,000 Test runs in Asia (4,051 at 48.22). He has 18 fifties and 13 tons in Asia.
Day three summary so far
Chandimal and Karunaratne gave SL the all-important boost in their second innings with valuable efforts. The Lankans lead by 202 runs. For NZ, O'Rourke has been the pick of the bowlers claiming 3/37 in his 12 overs. Currently batting for SL are Angelo Mathews (34*) and Dhananjaya de Silva (34*). O'Rourke has dismissed Nissanka, Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis.
