Kusal Mendis starred with a 91-run knock in Sri Lanka's two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours clash.
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Rain-affected SuperFours match
The match was interrupted twice due to rain. Hence overs were reduced to 45 and 42 respectively. Pakistan posted a total of 252/7 from 42 overs, which SL chased down.
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Mendis involved incrucial partnerships
Mendis' crucial partnerships with Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama had set the stage for SL's win, securing their spot in the final against India.
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Impressive ODI tally
His 91 off 87 balls included eight fours and a six, taking his ODI tally to 3,198 runs in 111 matches at an average of 32.30. He has slammed 25 fifties and two centuries in ODIs.
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25th ODI fifty for Mendis
His performance marked his 25th ODI fifty and maiden fifty against Pakistan, while his home record boasts 1,634 runs with two centuries and 13 fifties.