NZ vs SL 1st Test 2023: Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne Shine As Sri Lanka Reach 305/6 Before Bad Light Forces Early Stumps on Day 1
The visitors had a good performance with the bat on Day 1 and will hope to carry on in the same manner on the second day as well. For New Zealand, captain Tim Southee was the best bowler with figures of 3/44.
The first day of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Christchurch ended on a positive note for the Lankan lions after vital contributions from captain Dimuth Karunaratne (50), batters Kusal Mendis (87), and, Angelo Matthews (47), saw the visitors gain a stronghold on this game, on Thursday, March 9. At the end of Day 1, Sri Lanka reached 305 after having lost six wickets before bad light forced early stumps. For Kiwis, their pick of the bowlers was their captain, Tim Southee, who scalped three wickets, followed by pacer Matt Henry with two wickets and Michael Bracewell with one scalp. Wanindu Hasaranga Marriage: Sri Lanka and RCB Star Ties the Knot With Vindya, Netizens Congratulate Newlywed Couple.
NZ vs SL 1st Test Day 1
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