Kamindu Mendis works the ball into the leg side, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test, day 1, Galle, September 18, 2024© AFP/Getty Images
Kusal Mendis combined well with Kamindu Mendis to steady Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test, day 1, Galle, September 18, 2024© Associated Press
Kamindu Mendis went past the 50-run mark for the eighth time in 11 Test innings, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test, day 1, Galle, September 18, 2024© AFP/Getty Images