Windhoek [Namibia], January 17 (ANI): Sri Lankan batter Viran Chamudhita scripted historical past on Saturday as he smashed the very best particular person rating within the ICC U19 World Cup.
The left-handed batter achieved the historic file by smashing 192 runs off simply 143 deliveries, which included 26 fours and one six, towards Japan within the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 match.
The 17-year-old went previous his compatriot Hasitha Boyagoda’s file of 191 runs off 181 balls which had 28 fours and two sixes towards Kenya U19 in January 2018.
Another file was created in the course of the Sri Lanka vs Japan match as Viran Chamudhita stitched an enormous 328-run opening partnership with Dimantha Mahavitana, which is the very best partnership for any wicket within the event’s historical past.
The duo broke the file of England’s Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham, who notched up 303 runs towards Fiji in January 2016.
The mammoth opening stand between Viran Chamudhita and Dimantha Mahavitana helped Sri Lanka set a goal of 388 for Japan U-19 of their first match of the 2026 version.
Opener Dimantha Mahavithana performed a incredible knock of 115 runs off 125 deliveries, together with 11 fours.
Vimath Dinsara performed a blistering unbeaten knock of 44 runs off 24 deliveries, which included two sixes and one 4 as Sri Lanka posted 387/4 in 50 overs.
For Japan, Timothy Moore scalped three wickets (3/43) in six overs. (ANI)