Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the record books, achieving a remarkable feat in the second Test match against New Zealand in Galle. Mendis, who made his Test debut against Australia at the same venue two years ago, reached his eighth consecutive fifty-plus score, smashing the previous record held by several cricket legends. This incredible run of form started with his debut innings and has continued ever since.
Mendis has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka, racking up 873 runs in just 13 innings at an impressive average. His highest score in this period is a magnificent 164 against Bangladesh. At the end of the opening day’s play in the second Test against New Zealand, Mendis remained unbeaten on 51 off 56 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Angelo Mathews (78) to guide Sri Lanka to a strong 306/3.
This extraordinary achievement places Mendis in a league of his own, surpassing legendary players like Sunil Gavaskar, Bert Sutcliffe, and Saeed Ahmed, who all held the previous record of six consecutive fifty-plus scores. Mendis’s consistency and prolific scoring rate have made him a vital cog in the Sri Lankan batting lineup, and his latest accomplishment adds another feather to his cap.
