Kusal Perera scored a brilliant century (101 off 53 balls) in the 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on January 2, 2025. His aggressive knock included boundaries and sixes, helping Sri Lanka post a challenging total of 218/5. This performance was pivotal in setting up a competitive target to New Zealand. This is the first century for Sri Lanka in T20I’s after 14 long years.
In the 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on January 2, 2025, Sri Lanka posted a formidable total of 218/5, thanks to Kusal Perera’s stunning 101 off 53 balls and Charith Asalanka’s 46. New Zealand, chasing 219, could only manage 211/7 in their 20 overs, with contributions from Daryl Mitchell (35). Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Nuwan Thushara and Binura Fernando, secured a 7 run victory. New Zealand won the series as 2-1.
