Dasun Shanaka and Rathnayake Power Sri Lanka Past Oman with Rapid Fifties
A solid fifties from Dasun Shanaka, Pavan Rathnayake, and Kusal Mendis stunned Oman in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 game at Pallekele. Their knocks powered Sri Lanka to 225 in a 20-over innings, and a brilliant bowling performance helped the hosts to a mammoth 105-run win over Oman. After being invited to bat first, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara opened the innings while Shah Faisal opened the bowling attack. Despite the openers being dismissed for 13 and 8 within the power play, Sri Lanka scored 58 runs in the first 6 overs. However, Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake made a solid partnership as they helped Sri Lanka score 136 runs for the third wicket. Pavan Rathnayake made a flashy 60 runs off 28 deliveries, which included 8 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Jiten Ramanandi. Kusal Mendis added 61 runs off 45 deliveries before being dismissed on a runout. Dasun Shanaka also added 50 runs off 20 deliveries, who was the second victim to Jiten Ramanandi’s delivery in this game. Pavan Rathnayake’s …
