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Kusal Mendis makes history with record-breaking century

10 Oct 2023 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Kusal Mendis hits the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in Men’s ODI World Cup.

Mendis reached his hundred in 65 balls with the help of 13 fours and four sixes during the match against Pakistan.

  • FASTEST HUNDREDS BY SRI LANKA BATTERS IN WORLD CUP

Kusal Mendis off 65 balls - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan - Hyderabad, 2023 (Final score: 122)

Kumar Sangakkara off 70 balls - Sri Lanka vs England - Wellington, 2015 (Final Score: 117*)

Kumar Sangakkara off 73 balls - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - Melbourne, 2015 (Final Score: 105*)

  • FASTEST HUNDRED IN WORLD CUP

Aiden Markram off 49 balls - South Africa vs Sri Lanka - Delhi, 2023 (Final Score: 108)