July 06: Ajantha Mendis’s magic helped Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup
On This Day in 2008, Sri Lanka beat India in the Final of the Asia Cup and became the champions for the fourth time. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 273 runs in 49.5 overs. In reply, India bowled out for 173 runs in 39.3 overs, and Sri Lanka registered a 100-run win.
On This Day in 2008, Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis achieved his best bowling figures in ODI matches. He claimed six wickets for 13 runs against India in the crucial Asia Cup final. It helped Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup final.
On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan opener Danishka Gunathilaka scored his maiden ODI hundred. He scored 116 runs against Zimbabwe.
On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batsman Niroshan Dikwella made his maiden hundred in ODI matches. He scored 102 runs against Zimbabwe.
On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan openers Niroshan Dickwella and Danishka Gunathilaka made a 229-run partnership for the first wicket against Zimbabwe.
On This Day in 2019, Sri Lankan all rounder Ajantha Mendis scored his maiden ODI hundred in World Cup matches.
