Sri Lanka faced a critical moment in their innings when Kusal Mendis was dismissed by Nathan Lyon, marking Lyon's fourth wicket and leaving the team in a precarious position at 217-9. Mendis had just achieved his 21st Test century, but his dismissal highlighted the team's batting struggles. Meanwhile, Lahiru Kumara managed to strike a boundary, attempting to alleviate the pressure. Lyon has now surpassed 550 Test wickets, cementing his status as one of cricket's greats, reflecting the balance of individual milestones against team adversities in a tense match.
Mendis becomes Lyon's fourth wicket of the innings. This is a terrible blow for Sri Lanka who have lost their last established batter.
Mendis fell after bringing up the 21st century of his career; caught at slip by Smith off a faster ball from Lyon.
Kumara breaks the shackles with a hammered four through mid-off, showcasing his capability to score under pressure.
Nathan Lyon casually passed 550 Test wickets, becoming just the seventh man in history to achieve this remarkable feat.
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