Mendis Century, Fernando Ton: Sri Lanka Reach 324

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Post on Nov 13, 2024

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Mendis' Century Pushes Sri Lanka to a Mammoth 324: Fernando Takes a Ton Too!

It was a day for the batsmen in Galle as Sri Lanka piled on the runs against Australia in the first Test, reaching a mammoth 324 for 7 at stumps. The highlight of the day? A brilliant century by Pathum Nissanka and a ton from Fernando, both putting on a show for the home crowd!

The day started with Sri Lanka resuming their innings at 107/1, needing to build a solid foundation against the Aussie attack. And build they did! Nissanka was the mainstay, playing with great patience and aggression, reaching his century with a glorious cover drive. He eventually fell for 141, leaving the Aussies frustrated and the Sri Lankan fans buzzing.

But the entertainment didn't stop there. Fernando, coming in at number 4, took over the mantle, playing a fearless innings filled with boundaries and sixes. He reached his century with a powerful pull shot and played right through the day, ending the day on a high, not out on 103.

The Aussie bowlers, despite putting in a good effort, couldn't find a way to break through the Sri Lankan resistance. Cummins and Starc were the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets each, but the rest struggled to make an impact.

This is a huge day for Sri Lanka, who have put themselves in a commanding position going into the second day. The Aussies will have to be at their best if they want to claw their way back into the match.

The Sri Lankan fans are in a frenzy after witnessing such a dominant performance. The team looks to be in good shape, and the stage is set for an exciting and thrilling contest.

Stay tuned for more updates as the series unfolds!