Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2017: 1st Test day 1, 5 Talking Points

#2 Kusal Mendis stamps his class after edgy start

Mendis and Gunaratne produced an innings-saving 196 run stand

Kusal Mendis is touted as one of the most promising batsmen in Sri Lanka these days. The No. 3 batsman had a poor outing in South Africa and needed a big innings here to regain his confidence.

A bit of fortune early on is helpful for any batsman struggling to come back to form. Mendis received that kind of luck when he edged Roy behind but discovered that the bowler had overstepped.

Mendis struggled to middle Mustafizur as well, and looked at sea against his cutters. But the middle order batsman was fluent against the spinners and got able support from an in-form Asela Gunaratne. Once set, Mendis looked more at ease and remained unbeaten on 166 at stumps.