Kusal Mendis stranded on 85

Kusal Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
GALLE: Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka’s first innings for 257 early on
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Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia. The match is being played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Kusal Mendis's unbeaten 85 helped the Lankan Lions crossed the 200-run mark.
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The second morning of the final Test between Sri Lanka and Australia witnessed an even session in Galle. Resuming at 229/9, Sri Lanka were able to muster 28 more runs with Kusal Mendis (85*) doing the heavy-lifting along with last man Lahiru Kumara who did his part by hanging around.
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Sri Lanka added on another 28 runs from their overnight score, with Kusal Mendis finding the boundary on a few occasions. Ultimately, Kumara was dismissed to end the innings.
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(Reuters) – Australia's Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets apiece but Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229-9 in the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat.
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