Another eight batsmen, including ex-Sri Lanka captains Kumar Sangakkara and Aravinda de Silva have registered a century in each innings on two occasions each. Representing Sri Lanka in 308 ODIs, De Silva aggregated 9,284 runs averaging 34.90. In the flood-lit final, Australia made 241 for 7 in 50 overs after Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga called right and opted to field first. Unfortunately, both of them departed early in the final as Sri Lanka, chasing 242 in 50 overs, were reeling at 23 for 2 wickets. Group Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom and SLT Mobitel Rohan Fernando and CEO of Mobitel Chandika Vitharera have always played leading roles in making this show a resounding success.

Source: Sunday Observer December 03, 2022 20:18 UTC