Centurions Dhananjaya and Kusal Punish Raw Pakistan Attack to Put Sri Lanka in Command of First Test
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis produced commanding unbeaten centuries to seize control of the first Test, exposing an inexperienced Pakistan bowling attack and powering Sri Lanka into a dominant position. De Silva remained 167 not out with 20 fours for his 14th Test hundred, while Mendis marked his elevation to the Test captaincy with an unbeaten 117 in a statement innings of authority and composure.
