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June 26: Ajantha Mendis maiden five wickets haul

On this day in 2007, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batter Prasanna Jayawardene made his first hundred in Test matches. He scored an unbeaten 120 runs against Bangladesh at Singhalese Sports Club.

On this day in 2008, Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis achieved his first five wicket haul in ODI matches. He claimed 5 wickets for 22 runs in an Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates at Lahore. 

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