Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne's stand went up to 106 in 103 balls at the end of the first session, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 1st day, March 9, 2023© AFP/Getty Images
Kusal Mendis' fall didn't dampen his spirit, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 1st day, March 9, 2023© AFP/Getty Images
Kusal Mendis hit 15 fours in the first session, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 1st day, March 9, 2023© AFP/Getty Images