April 27: Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis made his maiden double hundreds
On this day in 2023, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batter Nishan Madushka made his maiden double hundred in Test matches. He scored 205 runs against Ireland in the Sri Lanka’s first innings at Galle. Nishan Madushka was the second youngest Sri Lankan to score a double hundred in Test matches after Sri Lankan Great Mahela Jayawardene.
On this day in 2023, Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis made his maiden double hundred in Test matches. He scored 245 runs against Ireland at Galle. Its recored as his highest score in Test matches.