Sri Lanka thrash Oman with new high scoreAFP, KANDY, Sri LankaDasun Shanaka hammered the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the cohosts thrashed Oman by 105 runs at the World Cup yesterday in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, for their second win in Group B. The 43-year-old Mohammad Nadeem waged a lone battle for Oman, compiling an unbeaten 53 to become the oldest player to score a 50 in T20 World Cups. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Oman in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, yesterday. Photo: APHaving promoted himself up the order and under pressure to deliver, Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka smashed a 19-ball half-century. Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana shared the new ball with Dushmantha Chameera and they accounted for two wickets apiece.

Source: Taipei Times February 12, 2026 16:52 UTC