## Kamindu Mendis enters list of most 50+ scores in first six Tests Sri Lanka opener Kamindu Mendis has entered the list of batsmen with the most 50+ scores in their first six Tests after scoring a half-century against England in the first Test at Galle. Mendis, who made his Test debut in 2019, has now scored five 50+ scores in his first six Tests, including two centuries. He is the fourth Sri Lankan to achieve this feat, after Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene, and Kumar Sangakkara. The 25-year-old Mendis has been in impressive form since making his Test debut. He has scored 492 runs in his first six Tests at an average of 44.72, with a highest score of 169. Mendis's half-century in the first Test against England helped Sri Lanka to a first-innings lead of 139 runs. The left-hander scored 54 runs off 103 balls, including seven fours. Mendis's inclusion in the list of batsmen with the most 50+ scores in their first six Tests is a testament to his talent and potential. He is a key player for Sri Lanka and will be looking to continue his good form in the second and third Tests against England. Here is a list of the batsmen with the most 50+ scores in their first six Tests: 1. Brendon McCullum (NZ) - 6 2. David Warner (AUS) - 6 3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) - 5 4. Mahela Jayawardene (SL) - 5 5. Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) - 5 6. Kamindu Mendis (SL) - 5
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