Sri Lanka builds a strong total of 402-5 in the second Test against West Indies as Dinusha and Mendis continue their resistance after play resumes on 338-5. The pair defy West Indies’ fast bowling throughout the session and the Sri Lankan innings proceeds with limited assistance from the fielding side. West Indies pacers struggle to make further breakthroughs, with Sri Lanka batters maintaining control despite the pressure of having lost wickets earlier in the day.
John Campbell drops a regulation catch of Mendis at first slip off Shamar Joseph, an error that allows Mendis to continue his innings. Shamar Joseph, who has earlier taken two wickets, finishes with figures of 2-82, but he does not add to his tally after that. Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves also take one wicket each, leaving Sri Lanka at 402-5 when the innings ends for the day. The score reflects a late-stage recovery and sustained batting from the two key contributors.
