Sri Lanka’s middle-order star Kamindu Mendis has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest Asian batter to score five Test centuries. Mendis reached this feat in just his 13th Test inning during the ongoing match against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium.
In doing so, the 25-year-old equaled the legendary Australian Don Bradman, who also reached five centuries in 13 innings. Mendis is now the joint-third fastest player globally, sharing the spot with Bradman and West Indies’ George Headley.
This achievement also breaks Pakistan’s Fawad Alam’s record for the fastest Asian to five Test centuries, which was previously set in 22 innings. Mendis has surpassed Sri Lankan legend Aravinda de Silva, who took 38 innings to reach the same mark.
Only two players, Everton Weekes (10 innings) of the West Indies, and Herbert Sutcliffe (12 innings) of England, achieved the milestone faster than Mendis. His brilliant century has further cemented his place as one of the most exciting talents in international cricket, putting Sri Lanka in a dominant position against New Zealand. (NewsWire)
