Kusal Perera hit the fastest T20 century by a Sri Lankan off just 44 balls and also broke Kusal Mendis' record for most 50-plus scores in T20Is by a Sri Lankan.

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest Twenty20 international century — from 44 balls — to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the the final match of the three-match series.

Kusal Perera etches his name in the history books by becoming the first-ever batsman from Sri Lanka to score 2000 T20I runs. The veteran left-handed batsman achieved the feat during his side's 3rd and final T20I vs New Zealand at Saxton Oval on Thursday.

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The 3rd T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is scheduled to occur at Saxton Oval, Nelson, on January 2, 2025. Sri Lanka were unable to chase down 173 in the opening match despite being in a strong position at one point.

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday. Sri Lanka posted 218-5 in their 20 overs and New Zealand replied with 211-7.

Kusal Perera's blistering 101 off 46 balls powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run win over New Zealand in the third T20 match, securing a consolation victory. Despite earlier series losses, Perera's record-breaking century,

Kusal Perera's 101 against New Zealand was his first T20I hundred. During his 46-ball innings, Perera hit 13 fours and four sixes as the Sri Lankan became the first centurion of 2025.

Kusal Perera scored a personal best 101 runs, leading Sri Lanka to a total of 218-5 against New Zealand. Perera hit four sixes and 13 fours in his 46-ball innings, setting a new record for the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in T20 internationals.