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Thursday, January 2 Sri Lankagoalie batsman Kusal Perera etched his name in cricket history by smashing a stunning century in the third T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25 at Saxton Oval, Nelson. Perera’s explosive knock of 101 off just 46 balls, combined with 13 fours and 4 towering sixes, not only led his team to a thrilling 7-run victory but also earned him the Player of the Match title. This feat puts him in an elite club of Sri Lankan legends who have scored centuries in T20 internationals.
Sri Lanka T20I Centurions List
Mahela Jayawardene
The first Sri Lankan to score a T20I century was the legendary Mahela Jayawardene. Known for his elegant strokeplay across all formats, Jayawardene achieved this milestone on May 3, 2010, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. playing against Zimbabwe at Providence, he scored a magnificent 100 off 64 balls, including 10 fours and 4 sixes. His century was instrumental in securing a 14-run victory for Sri Lanka, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greatest batsmen.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan
The second Sri Lankan to score a T20I century was the all-round opener Tillakaratne Dilshan. On August 6, 2011, during the Australia Sri Lanka tour, Dilshan scored an unbeaten 104 off 57 balls in Kandy. His innings, with 12 fours and 5 sixes, helped Sri Lanka to a resounding 35-run victory. Known for his aggressive style and innovative shots, Dilshan’s century further solidified his reputation as a T20 specialist.
Kusal Perera
In the latest chapter of Sri Lanka’s T20I history, Perera’s brilliant knock against New Zealand not only gave them victory but also placed them among the greats. With this innings, Perera joins Jayawardene and Dilshan in Sri Lanka’s elite club of T20I centurions. His record-breaking performance underscores his ability to rise to the occasion and deliver when it matters most.
Perera’s century marks only the third instance of a Sri Lankan batsman reaching the three-figure mark in T20Is, making him a standout performer in the format. The 34-year-old’s brilliant innings comes more than 13 years after Sri Lanka’s last T20I century, further highlighting the importance of his achievement. Perera’s consistent performances reaffirm his status as Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in the T20I format with 2056 runs.
