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Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Centuries Keep Sri Lanka On Top Against Ireland
SL vs IRE, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis scored centuries as Sri Lanka posted 386 for 4 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against Ireland
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Sri Lanka are in complete control.© AFP
SL vs IRE, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis scored centuries as Sri Lanka posted 386 for 4 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium. Karunaratne hit 179 while Mendis scored 140 runs. The duo stitched 281 runs for the second wicket after Sri Lanka suffered first blow at the score of 64. Dinesh Chandimal and Prabath Jayasuriya were at the crease when stumps was called. For Ireland, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Benjamin White and George Dockrell claimed a wicket each. Sri Lanka skipper Karunaratne had won the toss and opted to bat. (Scorecard)
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SL vs IRE, 1st Test Highlights
Ireland had to toil hard. They looked tired in the end but have a big task ahead. Ireland have to show their skills with the bat and look for big partnership. It didn't work for them with the ball will hope to showcase their talent with the bat. The Irish bowlers were beaten all apart as every bowler leaked too many runs. It is now time for them to see out this session without losing any wickets. Stay tuned.
Sri Lanka won the toss and it was all about four batters who went onto hit centuries. Initially, Dimuth Karunaratne and Mendis combined to add more than 280 runs and laid a perfect foundation for others to motor along. Sri Lanka lost two wickets quickly on Day 2 but Sadeera Samarawickrama joined Dinesh Chandimal in the middle to add another 183 runs to get near the 600-mark.
Sri Lanka have declared on 591! Dimuth Karunaratne probably was waiting for these two to hit the centuries and they have got it. A humongous score from the Lankan team. They are well ahead in this game and have done an excellent job with the bat.
Flat and outside off. Chandimal taps it to cover for one.
On off, blocked.
Around off, pushed to cover for one.
On middle, nudged to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
FOUR! Century for Sadeera Samarawickrama now! Sri Lanka have three centurions in this innings. Shorter and on off, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for four.
FOUR! Sadeera Samarawickrama moves to 97! This one lands outside off and straightens up. Sadeera Samarawickrama dabs it to third man for four.
Outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama drags it to mid-wicket for one more.
On middle, flicked to square leg for a single.
FOUR! HUNDRED FOR CHANDIMAL! A brilliant innings from the experienced man! Length ball, outside off. Chandimal slaps it through point for a boundary. Chandimal will look for 150 from hereon.
Length and outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama works it to point for one.
Around off, pushed to covers for one.
Full and on off, pushed to mid-wicket.
Length and on off. Sadeera Samarawickrama defended it out.
Full and on the pads, nudged to square leg for one.
On middle, defended out.
Length ball again. Chandimal works it to cover.
Length and on middle, blocked out.