New Delhi: Kamindu Mendis continued his remarkable run in Test cricket with another century in the ongoing series against New Zealand. Mendis produced another masterclass on Day 2 of the second Test against the Kiwis at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.
The Sri Lankan batter played a marathon knock of 182 not out from 250 balls including 16 fours and four maximums to help the home side post total of 602 for 5d in 163.4 overs.
In the process, Mendis became the fastest Asian cricketer to record five Test centuries. He also equalled the legendary Australian cricketer Don Bradman in two major Test records.
He is now on par with Bradman who also reached 1000 Test runs in 13 innings. Mendis broke former India batter Vinod Kambli’s 14 innings record to become the fastest Asian to reach the milestone.
Kamindu Mendis joins an elite club! 💫
Reaching 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Test runs in just his 13th innings, he now shares this incredible feat with the legendary Don Bradman. 🤩
A phenomenal feat, making him the third-fastest ever and the quickest since 1949! What a star!#SLvNZ… pic.twitter.com/8vLBoKECs2
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 27, 2024
Fastest to 1000 Test runs
Herbert Sutcliffe – 12 innings
Everton Weekes – 12 innings
Kamindu Mendis – 13 innings
Don Bradman – 13 innings
Vinod Kambli – 14 innings
Neil Harvey – 14 innings
The 25-year-old has notched up five centuries in just 13 innings. Bradman also reached his first five centuries in 13 Test innings.
Fastest to 5 Test tons from debut
10 innings – Everton Weekes
12 innings – Robert Harvey
12 innings – Herbert Sutcliffe
13 innings – Don Bradman
13 innings – George Headley
13 innings – Kamindu Mendis
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