Kamindu Mendis' century helped Sri Lanka cruise past 600 in their first innings, strengthening their...

Kamindu Mendis has had a meteoric rise to his Test career. The Sri Lankan batter has created several records in his short career, equalling the legendary Sir Don Bradman in two major records. He also helped his team register a massive record against New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Galle.

SL vs NZ: Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal’s hundreds have put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the second Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis became the fastest Asian batter to complete 1000 runs in Test cricket. He equalled Don Bradman on the list of batters with fewest innings to achieve the landmark in the traditional format.

In-form batters Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis registered brilliant centuries to help Sri Lanka post their biggest-ever Test innings total of 602 against New Zealand. Kamindu also entered the history books with his 5th Test century to dominate Day 2 of the second Test in Galle on Friday.