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Record Stand Lifts Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi Test
11 Nov
Summary
- De Silva and Mendis posted centuries, forming a record 249-run partnership.
- Sri Lanka reached 404-4, closing in on Pakistan's first innings total.
- Mendis became the first Sri Lankan captain to score a century in his maiden Test.
On day three of the first Test in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis formed a record-breaking 249-run partnership against Pakistan. De Silva remained unbeaten on a polished 167, while Mendis scored 117 not out, guiding Sri Lanka to a commanding 404-4. This partnership surpassed the previous Sri Lankan record against Pakistan of 207 set in 2009.
Mendis achieved a unique milestone by scoring a century in his first Test as captain, a feat not previously accomplished by a Sri Lankan. The duo's resilient performance frustrated Pakistan's bowlers, bringing Sri Lanka within 30 runs of the hosts' declared total of 434-9. Play concluded early due to bad light, with Sri Lanka adding 290 runs during the day's play.
