December 28
Jayasuriya and Tharanga made 201 runs partnership
Sanath Jayasuriya pulls during his 111 off 82 balls, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Napier, December 28, 2006 ©Getty Images
In 28th December 2006, Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga made 201 runs partnership for the 1st wicket against New Zealand at Napier. This happened when Sri Lanka chased down a target of 285 runs and this partnership helped Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand by 7 wickets. For this big partnership Sanath Jayasuriya contributed with 111 runs and Upul Tharanga contributed with 68 runs.
Dinesh Chandimal scored half centuries in both innings
In 28th of December 2011, Dinesh Chandimal became the first Sri Lankan to score half centuries in both innings on Test debut. Dinesh Chandimal made his Test debut on 26th December 2011 against South Africa. He scored 58 and 54 runs on his Test debut.
Dimuth Karunarathne made his first Hundred in Test matches
In 28th of December 2014, Dimuth Karunarathne made his first hundred in Test matches at Christchurch. He scored 152 runs in 363 balls in 2nd Innings in second Match of the series against New Zealand. Unfortunately Sri Lanka lost this match.
