Veteran left-hander Kusal Perera carved out his historic moment today during Sri Lanka’s clash with New Zealand – becoming the very first Sri Lanka batsman who scored a ton in T20 Internationals after 14 years. On Saxton Oval, he emerged as a phenomenon with a fabulous knock of 101 runs only off 46 balls.
It was an innings of complete greatness, a feature of 13 boundaries and 4 tall sixes. A part of his luck worked, as there were two dropped catches off him, while sheer dominance over the bowlers played more for Perera. It was a masterclass in power hitting and timing, reminding the cricketing world how much talent and experience this guy carries with him.
This scintillating century made Perera the first international centurion of 2025 as well. The very first match of the calendar year created a truly memorable milestone. It set the stage for an exciting year of cricket, and the heroics of this effort also added a new significant chapter to Sri Lanka’s T20 history.
