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On February 12, 2026, during a fierce batting display at the Palleke International Stadium, Sri Lanka’captain darsang shanaka planned a record-breaking attack Oman in their 2026 T20 World Cup Group B schedule. Shanaka came on in the final stages of the innings and turned the match into a personal highlight, ensuring a huge total for the co-hosts. His performance was more than just a quick bat; it was a statistical masterpiece that allowed him to rewrite the record books of Sri Lankan cricket and join the elite ranks on the international stage.
T20 World Cup 2026: Dasun Shanaka breaks Mahela Jayawardene’s record and equals Rohit Sharma’s all-time feat
The afternoon’s headliners arrived when Shanaka batted Fastest half century A Sri Lankan in the history of T20 World Cup. Shanaka reached the 50-run milestone in just 20 balls, effectively erasing the legend’s long-standing record Mahela Jayewardenehe scored 21 goals in 50 games Kenya The skipper’s blitz in 2007 was characterized by brutal efficiency as he targeted Oman’s death bowlers with a series of lofted knocks and power sweeps.
Shanaka also reached the 50-run mark in 19 deliveries Rohit Sharmais marked as T20 World Cup captain’s fastest 50 games history. Shanaka was caught long-ball in the 19th over and was eventually dismissed for 50 off 20 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. The explosive knock not only pushed Sri Lanka to a total of 225/5, but also marked a return to form for the skipper, who had previously been criticized for a series of low scores in the tournament.
First innings: Sri Lanka win 225/5 after Kusal Mendis and Shanaka blitz
Sri Lanka’s innings began with high intent, looking to capitalize on the early moisture, after Oman won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, the move backfired as the Lankan Supreme Order laid a solid foundation. although Pathum Nissanka (13) Fall early, Where is Mendy? He played the role of anchor to the fullest and scored 61 goals in 45 goals. he has great support Pawan Rasnayakhe made a fearless cameo of 58 off 26 balls, smashing 8 boundaries and 6 boundaries to keep the run rate around 10 per over.
However, the final glory belonged entirely to Shanaka. Along with Mendis in the 15th over, the captain scored 63 runs in just 28 balls for the fourth wicket. Omani Sufyan Mahmoud and Jiten Ramanandi First and foremost, Mohammed conceded 60 points in four overs. Although Oman scored a hat-trick in the final game, which resulted in Mendis running out and two others falling to the ground, the damage had been done. Sri Lanka’s total of 225/5, their highest so far in the 2026 T20 World Cup, leaves Oman facing an almost impossible task as they bid for their first win against a Test-matching nation.
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