Asalanka scored a match-winning ton, helping Sri Lanka make history by guiding them to a thrilling four-run win over Australia in the fourth ODI at Colombo and also to their first bilateral series win at home over the mighty Aussies in three decades.
It was a closely contested match at Colombo, with every result possible till the very last ball. Ultimately, it was the Lankan Lions that emerged victorious by four runs in a thriller.
A former Wisden Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and England Lions player, he has amassed over 3800 First-Class runs at an average of 32.30, with a best of 176.
Karthik had smashed 55 runs off 27 balls in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot. His knock helped Team India reach a defendable score of 169.
Francesco Bagnaia made statement with 1:20.098 on his first flying lap, immediately before an off-track excursion at Turn 1, and that was still the best time once the opening runs were done
India beat South Africa by 82 runs to level the five-match T20 International series 2-2. Avesh Khan picks four wickets and Dinesh Karthik scores a blistering 55.