July 01: Avishka’s record breaking hundred, Sri Lanka’s Historic clean sweep against England
On This Day in 2006, Sri Lankan opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga made a 286-run partnership for the first wicket against England. It was recorded as the highest first-wicket partnership until Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman scored 304 runs against Zimbabwe in 2018.
On This Day in 2006, Sri Lanka completed a 5-0 series win against England in England for the first time in history.
On This Day in 2006, Sanath Jayasuriya made his third 150+ score in ODI matches. He scored 152 runs against England when they chased a 322-run target.
On This Day in 2011, Mahela Jayawardene scored his highest score in ODI matches. He scored 144 runs in 150 balls with 14 fours against England. It helped Sri Lanka put 309 runs on the board.
On This Day in 2019, Avishka Fernando made his maiden ODI hundred and became the youngest Sri Lankan to score a hundred in the ICC Cricket World Cup. He scored 104 runs in 103 balls with nine fours and two sixes against the West Indies.
