Kusal Mendis smashes his 30th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis starred with a 59-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Mendis chipped in after Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka added an 89-run opening stand, with SL electing to bat. While the Lankans were down to 199/6, Mendis's death-over exploits propelled them past 230. The hosts eventually racked up 248/7 (50 overs).
Mendis shines at death after slow start
Mendis came to the middle after Nissanka departed with 89 runs on the board. The former added 82 runs along with Fernando to get SL past 170. However, the Lankans slumped from 171/1 to 199/6 in the middle overs. Mendis, who at one stage struggled to score, charged up and tallied an 82-ball 59. His knock included just 4 boundaries.
Mendis closing in on 4,000 ODI runs
As mentioned, Mendis recorded his 30th half-century in ODI cricket. He also has three tons in the format. Mendis, who made his ODI debut in 2016, has amassed 3,962 runs from 133 matches at an average of 33.01. His strike-rate of 85.92 is on the lower side. Mendis, who tends to struggle against India, completed his second half-century in this regard.
Mendis completes 2,000 ODI runs at home
As per ESPNcricinfo, Mendis has raced to 2,000 ODI runs at 38.46 in home conditions. He reached the landmark in his 59th ODI appearance at home. It is worth noting that 18 of his fifty-plus scores have come on home soil.
