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Sri Lanka Stuns England With Record ODI Chase!
22 Oct
Summary
- Sri Lanka chased a massive 430 runs with one ball remaining.
- Janith Liyanage hit the winning six, securing a historic victory.
- Harry Brook scored the fastest ODI double century (202 off 114 balls).
Sri Lanka accomplished a stunning two-wicket triumph over England by successfully chasing a daunting target of 430 runs in a high-scoring ODI encounter. The match concluded with Janith Liyanage hitting a winning six off the penultimate ball, etching this chase into the annals of ODI cricket history. It stands as the second-highest successful run chase overall and the most significant on Asian soil.
England had set a formidable total of 429/4, largely propelled by Harry Brook's extraordinary double century. Brook achieved the fastest double hundred in ODI history, scoring 202 runs from just 114 deliveries. Despite this monumental individual effort, Sri Lanka's batting lineup demonstrated remarkable resilience and fearless aggression in their pursuit.
Sri Lanka's chase began shakily, but partnerships from Avishka Fernando (97) and Pavan Rathnayake (130), followed by a rapid 97 off 50 balls from Dasun Shanaka, kept them in contention. Janith Liyanage's explosive half-century in just 22 balls set the stage for a thrilling climax, ultimately leading to one of the most memorable run chases in the sport's history.
