Udara’s Century Steals Sri Lanka’s Day | Guyana News

Lahiru Udara’s heroic 188 off 248 balls nearly shattered records, falling just 12 runs short of a double century — a long-awaited milestone for the 32-year-old after injury opened his door. His innings anchored Sri Lanka’s recovery from a shaky start, fueled by two explosive partnerships: a record 215 with Kamindu Mendis — Sri Lanka’s biggest Caribbean stand ever — and a crucial 93 with Dhananjaya de Silva as West Indies tightened their grip. Though Udara’s back ached and he was eventually dismissed, along with de Silva, the West Indies’ late wickets gave them momentum for day two — but Sri Lanka still holds a commanding lead, with Udara’s masterclass still echoing through the stadium. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30e764c9692b2662