Sri Lanka is on the verge of extinction in this World Cup. This cricketing powerhouse can’t find its bowling rhythm in the current World Cup. As a result with a formidable high score, they are losing to opponents. Is this very common to them or it is because of their inexperienced bowlers who are not getting what they are equipped with? To get those answers we will explore and analyze the highest individual scores against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup.
Sourav Ganguly’s masterful knock of 183 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup is etched in cricketing history. This incredible innings came in just 158 balls, featuring 17 boundaries and 7 towering sixes. Ganguly’s aggressive yet calculated approach resulted in a strike rate of 115.82, helping India to a resounding victory.
Sir Vivian Richards(Photo Source: Twitter)
Sir Vivian Richards, one of cricket’s all-time greats, demonstrated his class in the 1987 World Cup against Sri Lanka. His stunning 181 runs came in just 125 balls, including 16 boundaries and 7 sixes, at an astonishing strike rate of 144.80. Richards’ innings, which took place in Karachi on October 13, 1987, was a testament to his legendary status and his ability to dominate any opposition.
Aaron Finch(Photo Source: Twitter)
Aaron Finch’s blistering innings of 153 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2019 World Cup was a display of pure power and precision. He faced 132 deliveries, smashing 15 boundaries and 5 sixes while maintaining a strike rate of 115.90. The match was held at The Oval on June 15, 2019, and Finch’s remarkable performance showcased his ability to anchor the Australian innings while maintaining a brisk scoring rate.
Adam Gilchrist(Photo Source: Twitter)
In the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, Adam Gilchrist played a pivotal role with his electrifying knock of 149 runs against Sri Lanka. His 104-ball innings featured 13 boundaries and 8 mighty sixes, with a remarkable strike rate of 143.26. The game was held at Bridgetown on April 28, 2007, and Gilchrist’s innings proved to be a game-changer, helping Australia clinch the title.
Rahul Dravid(Photo Source: Twitter)Rahul Dravid’s contribution in the 1999 World Cup was significant, with a memorable innings of 145 runs against Sri Lanka at Taunton on May 26, 1999. Dravid’s patient knock comprised 17 boundaries and one six, resulting in a strike rate of 112.40.
Scott Styris(Photo Source: Twitter)
In the 2003 World Cup, Scott Styris played a vital role with his remarkable innings of 141 runs against Sri Lanka. Styris faced 125 balls and scored his runs with three boundaries and six sixes at a strike rate of 112.80. Interestingly, Styris scored 141 runs against Sri Lanka again in the same tournament.
Hopefully, Sri Lanka will find their rhythm in their next matches. Let’s see What the rest of the World Cup unfolds to us.
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