Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test: In the ongoing second test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Sri Lankan captain Dhananjay de Silva won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision proved fruitful as the Sri Lankan batsmen, including Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, and Kusal Mendis, displayed outstanding performances by each scoring centuries. This exceptional batting display led to a historic total of 602 runs in the first innings, marking the first instance of Sri Lanka scoring over 600 runs in a Test innings against New Zealand.

600 plus runs scored in a Test innings for the first time against New Zealand

In 2005, a Test was played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Napier, in which Sri Lanka scored 498 runs in an innings, which was Sri Lanka's best score in an innings of a Test against New Zealand. Now after 19 years, Sri Lanka has broken this record and created history by scoring 602 runs in an innings of the second Test being played in Galle. For the first time in the history of Test cricket, the Sri Lankan team has scored 600 plus runs in an innings against New Zealand.

3 batsmen scored centuries for Sri Lanka

Kamindu Mendis's remarkable innings of 182 runs off 250 balls, featuring 16 fours and 4 sixes, was particularly noteworthy. Additionally, Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis contributed significantly with scores of 116 and 106 runs, respectively.

Lankan team at number three in the WTC points table

Having secured a 1-0 lead in the series with a victory in the first match, Sri Lanka is now focused on clinching the second match and completing a series sweep. Currently positioned at the third spot in the World Test Championship points table, Sri Lanka has won four out of eight matches played so far. The outcome of the ongoing second Test will be pivotal in determining the team's path to the final.