The World Cup is getting more power-packed and exciting as it is going forward. Every match is exciting in their way. Missing a moment is like missing a big part. Records are happening now and then. Fans are cheering for their team with their heart out. Something big happened in the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. That moment also excited Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav. The batter shared his excitement through social media.
The special innings:
The World Cup is the biggest where every player wants to perform. This is everyone’s dream to perform on that stage. It was a dream come true moment for Kusal Mendis. He played an amazing knock against Pakistan. He played an amazing innings of 122 runs in just 77 balls. This was a brilliant performance. He smashed 14 boundaries and 6 over-boundaries. He took just 65 deliveries to complete his hundred. This was surreal.
The clinical performance of the Sri Lankan batter also excites Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav. He used his social media handle to share his experience with all. He wrote, “ Kushal Mendis, What a knock”. This post just gone viral. Fans appreciate his gesture.
Match Summary:
This is the eighth match of the tournament. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are locking horns in Hyderabad. In the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. The Sri Lankan batters started well. Nissanka scored a half-century. But Kusal Perera got out on a duck in a delivery of Hasan Ali. After that, Kusal Mendis joined. Nissanka-Mendis duo made a 102-run partnership. Mendis played an amazing knock of 122 in 77 balls. After him, Samarawickrama scored a brilliant century. He scored 108 in just 89 balls. He smashed 11 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries. They scored 344/9.
Among all the Pakistani bowlers, Hasan Ali performed well. He took 4 wickets in 71 runs. Haris Rauf took 2 wickets in 64 runs. Nawaz, Shaheen, and Shadab took one each.
While chasing this big target, Pakistan started really. Pakistani opener Abdullah Shafique scored a magnificent hundred. He scored 113 in 106 balls. He smashed 10 boundaries and 3 over-boundaries. Skipper Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq got out quickly. Rizwan is batting on 116 and Shakeel is batting on 31.
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