Dinesh Chandimal’s 16th century helped Sri Lanka dominate a careless New Zealand by 306-3 to begin the second test on Thursday at their Galle fortress.
Chandimal was supported well by Angelo Mathews, 78 not out, Kamindu Mendis, 51 not out, and Dimuth Karunaratne’s 46.
Sri Lanka and England share the record for the most test wins at a single venue, 25, at Galle and Lord’s respectively. And Sri Lanka has made a great start to surpassing England’s tally.
Chandimal and Karunaratne combined for 122 for the second wicket until a mix up saw Karunaratne run out. He hit to square leg and attempted a quick single after a misfield but was sent back by Chandimal and didn’t make it. Chandimal said he apologized back in the changing room.
Chandimal remained composed, going on to score his first test hundred against New Zealand and his sixth in Galle. Only Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, with seven centuries each, have scored more at the iconic ground.
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