First-class century in Colombo in morning, 12-ball 34 in ILT20 in Dubai in evening: Dasun Shanaka’s incredible cricket Sunday | Cricket News
Two formats, two incredible knocks, two countries – all in one day. Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka produced a stunning cross-border cricketing tour on Sunday as he shuttled between his hometown in Colombo and Dubai to produce two sensational performances in a matter of hours. Turning up for a third day in Sri Lanka’s domestic First-Class Major League tournament, Shanaka helped the Sinhalese Sports Club avoid defeat and relegation in the two-division league with a blistering hundred batting at No. 7. Resuming the final day’s play on Sunday morning, Shanaka went from 39 not out to 123 off 87 deliveries with 10 fours and eight sixes. His effort dragged SSC from 77 for five to 275 all out in response to the Moors Sports Club’s first-innings 412/9 decl. Shanaka connects and tonks it deep into the stands 🫡 #DPWorldILT20 #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DCvADKR pic.twitter.com/Dy4ITc1maJ — Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) February 2, 2025 After the match ended in a draw in the afternoon, Shanaka then sped straight to the airport to take a flight out to Dubai. …
