Kusal Mendis

The high-scoring draw in the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka saw batsmen making impressive gains in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) player rankings released on Monday. Five centuries and six half-centuries were scored in a match which saw Bangladesh posting 513 and 307 for five, and Sri Lanka amassing a colossal 713 for nine declared in their only innings. Sri Lanka opener Kusal Mendis, who was the top scorer in the match with 196, has vaulted 12 places to claim 23rd position, while Dhananjaya de Silva, who contributed 173 and featured in a 308-run second wicket stand with Mendis, has lifted eight places to occupy 38th spot.