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Kamindu Mendis Sets New World Record with Consecutive 50+ Scores in First Eight Test Matches

Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player to score 50 or more runs in each of his first eight Test matches. He achieved this remarkable feat with an unbeaten half-century at his home ground, the Galle International Stadium.

Record-Breaking Achievement:

  • Kamindu Mendis surpassed Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel, who previously held the record with 50+ scores in his first seven Test matches.
  • Since his debut, Mendis has showcased exceptional consistency, registering four centuries and five half-centuries in his eight matches.

Notable Performances:

  • Mendis scored twin centuries against Bangladesh last March, further solidifying his reputation as a dependable middle-order batsman.

His latest unbeaten 51 at Galle highlights his reliability and proficiency, making him a standout talent in Sri Lankan cricket and a key player to watch in the future.

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