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T20 WC: Very Happy To Get A Hundred And Take My Team Home, Says Nissanka
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: After guiding Sri Lanka into the Super 8 stage with a magnificent unbeaten century, Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka expressed delight at being able to play his natural game on a good batting surface and said he was thrilled to carry his side home with a match-winning hundred.
Nissanka scored a remarkable 100 not out from 52 balls, leading Sri Lanka to a convincing eight-wicket win over Australia in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. While chasing 182, the co-hosts achieved their highest-ever T20 chase at the venue in impressive style.
Speaking about the approach during the run chase, Nissanka said, “The wicket played really well today, which allowed me to play my natural game. I am very happy to get a hundred and take my team home.” He added, “We needed a good Power-play. Me and Kusal Mendis had a really good partnership in the middle, and from there it was just to continue my innings and take my team over the line.”
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