One of Sri Lanka’s most reliable batsmen of the past 15 years is Angelo Mathews, who is his nation’s third-highest test run-scorer with 7766 runs. Mathews has played in 112 test matches so far, in which he averages an impressive 45 with 16 centuries. The right-hander has a highest test score of 200*.

Former captains Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal have combined for 147 to earn Sri Lanka a 202-run lead against New Zealand after three days of the first test in Galle.

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Sri Lanka and New Zealand are head to head for the first test of Test Series at Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka on 18th September 2024.

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Sri Lanka recalled top-order batsman Oshada Fernando to their 16-member squad announced on Monday for their two-test series against New Zealand, while Nishan Madushka was left out. Fernando last playe

Next, they will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match test series, which will start on September 18. Both tests will be played in Galle. After the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand test series, Tim Southee’s team will visit India for a three-match test series.