Twitter Reactions: Dinesh Chandimal century helps Sri Lanka tighten grip on Galle

After winning the toss, the hosts decided to bat first. Before Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal put together a 122-run partnership for the second wicket, they lost Pathum Nissanka for a pittance. Angelo Mathews was Chandimal’s new partner, and the two combined for 97 runs for the third wicket.

Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham staged an unlucky run-out that included Karunarathne. After hitting 46 off 109 balls, he left.

Dinesh Chandimal achieved his well-earned century, scoring 116 off 128 with 16 boundaries as a right-handed batter.

Sri Lanka finished the first day with 306/3 on the board, thanks to scores of 78 and 51 from Mathews and Kamindu Mendis, who both remained undefeated. Mendis even accomplished the noteworthy distinction of earning eight straight fifty-plus scores since his debut.

Glenn Phillips and Tim Southee both claimed a wicket for New Zealand. On Day 2, Sri Lanka intends to bat all day and, with seven wickets remaining, set up a daunting total. As the match progresses, it is anticipated that the

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surface will become softer, and New Zealand will seek to use this chance to put pressure on the hosts on Day 2. Day 1 saw Will ORourke, who was outstanding in the previous Test, go without a wicket.

Here’s how ‘X’ users reacted to Day 1’s game: 

34-year-old Dinesh Chandimal reaches his 16th Test century! 🇱🇰 Another masterclass from him, showcasing his brilliance against New Zealand. What a player, what a knock! 🔥👏 #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/QO2qkBd7Tu

— ẞĀÂD (@_Saadi17) September 26, 2024

Dinesh Chandimal has always been classy. Now the 16th century came in a very spectacular manner 😍👏💯#SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/arF0qOSZW6

— Ravi Kumar Sinha (@ravikumarsinha_) September 26, 2024

Another good session for Sri Lanka, could have been a wicketless one if Dimuth Karunaratne didn’t get run out. New Zealand bowlers have not looked threatening so far, Sri Lanka has the opportunity to cash in big in the last session of Day 1.

— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) September 26, 2024

Dinesh Chandimal notches up his 16th Test century, leading the charge for Sri Lanka in the second Test against New Zealand.#PakistanCricket #KimPau #NZvsSRI#SrivsNZ#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/tmGl6AofrW

— Abrar Ahmad (@mabrarjaffar) September 26, 2024

217-2 Sri Lanka

ANGELO MATHEWS HAS MADE A FIFTY AGAINST NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#SLvsNZ pic.twitter.com/okZIbnWnpC

— 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 (@Fitzgerald_62_) September 26, 2024

Dinesh Chandimal brings up his 16th Test century in style, reaching the milestone in 171 balls. A well-played innings as Sri Lanka begins to strengthen their dominance over New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/YqOt9BukG1

— Mohd Sajid🇮🇳❤️ (@MohdSajid184144) September 26, 2024

New Zealand dropped 3 catches, some fell short off the fielders, missed 1 stumping and a wicket fell on a no ball. Srilanka with these chances are 306/3 after day 1.#SLvNZ

— Kanishk Agarwal (@kanishkdabaav27) September 26, 2024

DAY 1 ~ STUMPS!!!!!!!!!!

~ Sri Lanka scored 306 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.
~ New Zealand took only three wickets #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/f3nTaiTAvP

— 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 (@Fitzgerald_62_) September 26, 2024

Great day for Sri Lanka, they are 306-3 after Day 1. They lost a wicket each in every session. New Zealand had their changes but they couldn’t grab them, they missed 3 catches & a stumping.

Sri Lanka should look to bat 2 more sessions tomorrow & take their total to around 550.

— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) September 26, 2024

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 2nd test, Day 1 stumps
Sri Lanka 306-3 (First innings). It was a wonderful day for Sri Lanka.

Day highlights: Dinesh Chandimal 116, Angelo Mathews 78*, Kamindu Mendis 51*, Dimuth Karunaratne 46.#SLvsNZ #KaminduMendis #TestCricket #DineshChandimal pic.twitter.com/RvKu3hltGt

— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) September 26, 2024