Fri Sep 27 15:06:41 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lankan Batsman Mendis Achieves Record-Breaking Century
**Chennai, India** – Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the history books by becoming the fastest Asian batter to reach five Test centuries. The 25-year-old achieved this milestone during the second Test against New Zealand on Friday, surpassing the previous record held by Pakistan’s Fawad Alam, who reached the milestone in 22 innings.
Mendis now stands as the joint-fourth fastest batter to reach five Test centuries, equalling the feat of legendary Australian batsman Don Bradman and West Indian legend George Headley, both of whom achieved this in their 13th Test innings.
This record-breaking performance comes after Mendis created another world record just a day earlier. He became the player with the most successive fifty-plus scores since debut, having scored eight half-centuries since his first match against Australia two years ago.
Mendis’s impressive form has cemented his place as a rising star in international cricket, and his recent achievements are sure to further solidify his reputation as one of the most promising young batsmen in the world.
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