Sri Lanka, on October 26, 2026, in Rawalpindi, achieved their second largest chase in history with a stunning victory against England in the third match of the ODI series. By defeating England and achieving the target of 430, the team secured a historic win.
Making History in ODI Competitions
In this match, which featured outstanding performances from Sri Lankan players, the team remarkably achieved the target of 430 after England finished with 429/4. This victory allowed Sri Lanka to etch their name in the history of ODI competitions. However, the record for the highest successful chase still belongs to the South African national team, which achieved a target of 435 against Australia in 2006.
Brilliant Performances by Players
In this match, Harry Brook achieved a historic double century, becoming the first English player to register a double century in ODI history. He scored 202 runs off 116 balls, marking the fastest double century in ODI history. Alongside him, Joe Root contributed 69 runs and Will Jacks added 66 runs off 30 balls to boost England's score.
Sri Lanka started the match with a disappointing beginning, losing two wickets, but Avishka Fernando and Pawan Ratnayake managed to steer the team back on track. Fernando scored 97 runs and Ratnayake scored 130 runs, playing a crucial role in this victory.
Dasun Shanaka also made a remarkable contribution, scoring 97 runs off 50 balls and driving the team towards victory with eight sixes. Although Shanaka fell short of a century, his stunning performance gave Sri Lanka hope of reaching the target. Janith Liyanage also helped complete the extraordinary chase with an unbeaten half-century in the final stages.
This victory is considered a milestone in ODI history for Sri Lanka and showcases the team's high capabilities in international competitions. With this result, Sri Lanka demonstrated that they can face significant challenges with courage and skill and emerge victorious.
