Chandimal’s Century Brings Sri Lanka Closer to Victory Against New Zealand

Sri Lankan veteran Dinesh Chandimal scored his 16th Test century in Galle, marking his sixth at this venue. Facing 208 balls and hitting 15 boundaries, he equaled Sanath Jayasuriya’s record of 45 fifty-plus scores for Sri Lanka. Chandimal’s incredible innings of 116 helped Sri Lanka build a strong position at 306/3 on day two of the second Test against New Zealand. The series stands 1-0 in favor of the hosts.