Kamindu Mendis Scores 87: Kamindu Mendis played a solid innings of 87 runs, which helped Sri Lanka put up 485 runs in their first innings, just 10 runs behind Bangladesh’s 495, in the first Test match on 20 June 2025.
His partnership of 79 runs with Milan Rathnayake kept Sri Lanka in the game. After that, the Sri Lankan spinners struck early, and Bangladesh lost two wickets for just 65 runs on Day 4. Right now, they have a lead of 75 runs.
The turning pitch at the stadium is promising a lot of thrill in this World Test Championship 2025, Match 27.
Kamindu Mendis Scores 87
On 20 June 2025, Kamindu Mendis scored 87 runs in 134 runs on the fourth day in their first Test match. Due to his effort, Sri Lanka reached 485 runs just before Bangladesh’s 495.
Sri Lankan bowlers gave a very good performance after their innings. Prabath Jayasuriya and Akhil took one wicket each and took two wickets of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s lead has gone from 75 runs to 65 runs. Mominul is batting on 28 runs, and Rahim is making it difficult and batting on 12 runs. The pitch here is turning sharply and giving fever to Sri Lankan spinners.
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Bangladesh’s Big First Innings
Bangladesh posted 495, led by Mushfiqur Rahim’s 171, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 64, and Litton Das’s 56. Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando took four wickets, but Bangladesh secured a strong total.
Their batting depth, including late runs from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, gave them an edge. However, the tricky pitch may challenge Sri Lanka’s pace attack.
Key Performances and Match Outlook
Kamindu Mendis’ 87 was his third fifty-plus score in the 2019 World Test Championship, highlighting his growing role.
For Bangladesh, Nayeem Hasan’s five wickets were a standout, but their bowlers now face pressure.
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva hopes for a victory, while Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto aims to build a bigger lead.
