Will Ramesh Mendis equal  Dilruwan Perera’s record?

Sri Lanka will play their first-ever Test match against Ireland. Both teams will play two test matches at Galle. Sri Lankan all-rounder Ramesh Mendis faces his own individual millstones. Ramesh Mendis needs only 4 wickets to become the joint fastest to reach 50 Test wickets for Sri Lanka. Currently, Dilruwan Perera holds the record for reaching 50 wickets for Sri Lanka in 11 matches. Also, Ramesh Mendis needs 5 wickets to get 50 wickets in Sri Lanka. Also, he needs 10 wickets to reach 50 wickets at Galle.