COLOMBO ( News 1st): Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory over England today in the ODI Tri-Nation Series, completing a record-breaking run chase with just one ball remaining.
Batting first, England posted a massive 429 for four in their 50 overs, led by captain Harry Brook, who smashed a stunning double century off 114 balls.
Brook’s innings earned him a place in the record books as the fastest player to score a double century in men’s ODI cricket.
In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target, reaching a formidable 433 for eight with one ball to spare.
Avishka Fernando scored 97 runs which included 11 fours and two sixes.
Pavan Rathnayake recorded his second ODI century, smashing 130 off 106 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes.
Dasun Shanaka provided a blistering contribution with 97 off just 50 balls, while Janith Liyanage remained unbeaten on 61 off 27 deliveries.
The victory marked Sri Lanka’s highest successful run chase in ODI cricket and also the second highest successful run chase in ODI history ;pic sky sports and ICC
