In the third T20 match against New Zealand, Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera stunned everyone with his explosive batting. Perera played a powerful innings of 101 runs off 44 balls, including 13 fours and 4 sixes.
Sports News: In the third T20 match against New Zealand, Sri Lanka's explosive batsman Kusal Perera amazed everyone with his spectacular batting. Kusal Perera scored 102 runs off 46 balls, including 13 fours and 4 sixes. His century came off just 44 balls, a remarkable feat. This was Kusal Perera's first century in the T20 format.
Due to his brilliant innings, the Sri Lankan team posted a massive score of 218 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Chasing this large target, the New Zealand team could only manage 211 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs, resulting in a 7-run victory for Sri Lanka.
Kusal Perera Breaks Major Record
Although the Sri Lankan team's start against New Zealand wasn't ideal, losing their first wicket at just 24 runs, Kusal Perera's outstanding batting pulled the team out of trouble. From the first ball, Perera displayed his aggressive style of play. While other batsmen struggled, Perera single-handedly changed the course of the match.
Initially, Kusal Perera lacked a significant partnership, but captain Charith Asalanka provided good support, contributing crucial runs for the team.
Following his whirlwind century, Kusal Perera set a new record for the fastest T20 century for Sri Lanka. This achievement surpassed former captain Tillakaratne Dilshan's record of a century off 55 balls in 2011. Kusal achieved his century in just 44 balls, breaking a 14-year-old record and creating a new milestone.
