It is no secret that batting enters a different zone in Twenty/20 matches, but if you are still thinking of what to expect in the first World Championship of cricket’s new avatar in a few days’ time, sample this.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ all-rounder Dhanuka Pathirana smashed an incredible 277 off just 72 balls in a Twenty20 match and helped his side Austerlands to a remarkable win in the Lancashire’s Saddleworth League. The hapless bowlers belong to Droylsden.
It was a breathtaking innings from the 25-year-old Lankan, who borrowed a bat and went on to hit 29 sixes and 18 fours in his knock. Pathirana, who played 46 first class matches, powered his side to 366-3 in 20 overs, eclipsing Somerset’s county record of 250. Austerlands won on a better run rate as rain stopped play with Droylsden at 37-2.
