Sri Lanka Make History by Chasing Down 430-Run Target

Sri Lanka Make History by Chasing Down 430-Run Target

Rawalpindi, October 22: Sri Lanka successfully chased down a massive target of 430 runs against England, reaching the total with eight wickets down and just one ball remaining to record the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history.

Pavan Rathnayake was named Player of the Match after scoring 130 runs. Avishka Fernando and Dasun Shanaka both contributed 97 runs, while Janith Liyanage remained unbeaten on 61 off just 27 balls, sealing the victory with a six in the final stages of the match.

Earlier, Harry Brook smashed a double century off just 114 balls, scoring 202 runs to set a new record for the highest individual score by a player representing England or Pakistan.

A total of 859 runs were scored in the match, making it the second-highest aggregate in ODI cricket history.

Reporter Ali Hassan