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Kamindu Mendis Nears Don Bradman's 99.94 Average With Stellar Century Vs New Zealand

Mendis nears Bradman's historic record [x] Mendis nears Bradman's historic record [x]

Sri Lankan batter, Kamindu Mendis has had a dream start to his Test career. The middle-order batter just can't stop scoring runs and boasts a stellar record, not only at home, but also in tough away conditions. 

On Wednesday, he slammed his 4th Test century against New Zealand and became the quickest Sri Lankan to reach the landmark (11 innings). On a tough Galle pitch, where the spinners were getting enough purchase, Mendis played with grit and determination to smash a brilliant ton and etch his name in the history books.

Mendis nears Bradman's historic record

In just 7 Tests, Mendis has accumulated 801 runs, at an average of 89.00, with 4 stunning centuries. Interestingly, in such a short period of time, he has carved a name for himself. 

Interestingly, Mendis nears the great Don Bradman's record of having the highest average in the history of Test cricket. Mendis currently has an average of 89, and Bradman had the all-time highest average of 99.94.

With the way Mendis is going at the moment, he can reach breach Bradman's record, but the Sri Lankan superstar still has a long way to go.

Mendis goes past Gavaskar in another stellar Test record

When Mendis breached the 50-run mark in the ongoing match, he attained another record and went past India great Sunil Gavaskar. He brought up his eighth 50-plus score in Tests, and is the only batter apart from Saud Shakeel to score a fifty in each of his first 7 Tests. 

The great Gavaskar had slammed 6 fifties in his first 6 Tests, and went onto score more than 10,000 run in Test history. Havimg made his Test debut in 2022 against Australia, but post that he didn't feature for the Lankan Lions for almost two-years, before making his triumphic return earlier this year against Bangladesh.