Angelo Mathews surpasses Sanath Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka’s third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket
Angelo Mathews has made history by becoming Sri Lanka’s third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. Mathews achieved the feat during the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday.
His landmark achievement was scored during the first Test match of the two-match series against New Zealand, currently being played in Christchurch.
The all-rounder is only the third Sri Lankan batsman to score 7,000 runs in Test matches, with cricketing legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayewardene being his predecessors.
Mathews was bowled out by New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry for a total of 47 runs in today’s (09 March) match, after the hosts won the toss and elected to bowl.
The Lions have currently bagged a total of 305 runs for the loss of six wickets.
