5 positives Sri Lanka can take into the 3rd Test

#2. Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis anchored Sri Lanka in the second test with a strong century

Sri Lanka's redemption in the second innings of the Colombo Test was led by Kusal Mendis who slammed a counter-attacking century to delay the inevitable defeat.

The right-hand batsmen swept, reverse swept, flicked and punched the ball in a risky manner to bring up his third Test hundred and in the process ignited hope in the minds of his fellow team-mates.

Mendis' century was one of the lone shining lights for Sri Lanka in the second Test and the team management will expect Mendis to carry his batting form in the third Test as well.

He was promoted to number three in the second Test and the promotion has worked for him. If he produces the same result in the Pallekele Test, then it will result in a strong foundation which will allow the middle-order to bat in their natural style.