IRE vs SL, Day 2: Ireland reaches highest Test score of 492 vs Sri Lanka

The Ireland batting order took full advantage of the batting conditions and went on to register their highest-ever Test score of 492 against Sri Lanka on day 2 of the 2nd test on Tuesday.

Ireland surpassed their previous best of 339 against Pakistan in 1998 in Dublin.

The Sri Lankan bowling looked uninspired for the best part of the day and was sent on a leather hunt by Paul Stirling (103) and Curtis Campher (111) who scored their maiden centuries.

They joined Kevin O'Brien and Lorcan Tucker as Irish Test centurions in the country's short Test cricket history.

In reply, Nishan Madushka was unbeaten on 41 in only his third test match, and Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Kurunaratne remained not out on 39 when play was suspended 30 minutes before the scheduled close due to bad light and rain.

The Islanders finished on 81 for no loss on the day, hoping to continue tomorrow with the same vigour whereas Ireland would hope their spinners get some help from the wicket.

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