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.
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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.
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