February 16: Kusal Perera’s match winning knock
On this day in 2019, Kusal Perera and Vishwa Fernando recorded the highest last-wicket stand in a successful chase in Test cricket history. Kusal Perera and Vishwa Fernando made an unbeaten 78-run partnership against South Africa at Durban.
On this day in 2019, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batter Kusal Perera scored his highest score in Test matches. He scored an unbeaten 153 runs against South Africa at Durban. It helped Sri Lanka register a one-wicket win over South Africa.