Dinesh Chandimal's century coupled with half-centuries from Angelo Mathews (78*) and Kamindu Mendis (51 not out) stamped Sri Lanka's dominance on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

Sri Lanka are well placed to mount a huge first-innings score after Dinesh Chandimal's century propelled them to 306-3 on day one against New Zealand.

Follow the updates of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, being played at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka are playing their second Test match against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. Here is the toss update and playing XIs of the SL Vs NZ, 2nd Test match

Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 194-2 at tea on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday (September 26, 2024). Dinesh Chandimal was undeterred by the end of his 122-run stand with Dimuth Karunaratne, who was run out on 46 soon after lunch owing to a miscommunication between the pair.

Dinesh Chandimal’s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka in the first over but recovered and is 102 for one at lunch on the first day of the second cricket test against New Zealand.

Dinesh Chandimal scored a half-century to help Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday.