PAK vs SL: A Sri Lankan star player hit a century against Pakistan. But after scoring a century, this player felt cramped and this player is hospitalized.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are currently facing the ODI World Cup. In this match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka decided to bat first by winning the toss. Which proved to be correct. The Sri Lankan batsmen showed an amazing game in this match. Kusal Mendis and Shantra Samarvikrama hit centuries for Sri Lanka. Due to these players, the Sri Lankan team managed to score a mountain-like score of 344 runs. But now bad news has come for Sri Lanka in the middle of the World Cup.
Sri Lanka tension increased
Sri Lankan star batsman Kusal Mendis felt cramped when he returned from the field. He was then taken to the hospital. Sri Lanka Cricket has given information on Twitter. Dushan Hemantha is fielding on the field instead of Mendis. While in Mendis’ absence, Shantra Samarvikrama has assumed responsibility for wicketkeeping.
🚨 Team Updates:
Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.
Dushan Hemantha is on the field for Mendis, while Sadeera Samarawickrama… pic.twitter.com/yku4iLeJKe
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 10, 2023
Mendis batted well
Kusal Mendis batted against Pakistan in a blatant manner. He applied strokes on every side of the field and won everyone’s hearts with his explosive batting. He hit a century in just 65 balls. He has become the fastest Sri Lankan player in the ODI World Cup. He has broken the record of Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara scored a century in 70 balls in the World Cup. Mendis scored 122 runs, playing a total of 77 balls in his innings, including 14 fours and 6.
Largest score in ODI World Cup against Pakistan
The Sri Lankan team, which had batted before winning the toss, had a very poor start. When Kusal Pereira returned to the pavilion without opening an account. But after this, Pathum Nishanka and Kusal Mendis batted. Nishanka was dismissed for 51 runs. Mendis contributed 122 runs, Shantra Samarvikrama 108 runs and Dhananjay Di Silva contributed 25 runs. Due to these players, the Sri Lankan team was able to target 344 runs. This is the biggest score of any team in the ODI World Cup against Pakistan.
