Match in pis - Kusal Mendis ton scripts Sri Lanka's fightback

Mendis ton scripts Sri Lanka's fightback

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Jul 28, 2016, 11:42 AM

Resuming the third day at 6 for 1, Sri Lanka lost Dimuth Karunaratne off the third ball of the day as Mitchell Starc trapped him in frontAssociated Press

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentAustralia tour of Sri LankaSeason 2016

Venue

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Kandy

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

Sri Lanka won by 106 runs

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Mendis ton scripts Sri Lanka's fightback covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:SL 117 & 353 vs AUS 203 & 161 — Sri Lanka won by 106 runs
Tournament Context:Part of Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2016. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

A quicker delivery from Steve O'Keefe had Kaushal Silva lbw for 7; Sri Lanka were reduced to 45 for 3Associated Press

Captain Angelo Mathews lent a supporting hand in a 41-run fourth-wicket stand with Kusal Mendis before popping a catch to short leg off Nathan LyonAssociated Press

Australia wasted both their reviews, and didn't opt for one when Mendis was struck in front after missing a sweep - replays indicated he would have been out. He was on 66 thenAssociated Press

Mendis capitalised and struck 86 of Sri Lanka's total of 116 for 4 at lunchAssociated Press

After the break, Mendis got to his maiden ton with a slog-swept six over deep midwicket off Nathan LyonAssociated Press

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But Mendis' knock ensured Sri Lanka secured a 196-run lead before bad light and rain brought a premature end to the third dayAssociated Press

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