Kusal Mendis stranded on 85

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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.
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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