Sri Lankan Batsmen with Highest Runs Partnerships in ICC World Cup 2023 till 24th Match

Team Sri Lanka is going to face England in their next World Cup match. The Sri Lankan fans are already looking for different stats in favor of the team. As a result, we are discussing here the Highest Runs Partnerships by Sri Lankan batsmen in the ICC World Cup 2023 until the 24th match.

1. MDKJ Perera and P Nissanka – 125 runs (1st wicket)

MDKJ Perera and P Nissanka (Photo Source: Getty Images )

Sri Lanka’s journey in the ICC World Cup 2023 kicked off with a bang as the opening duo of Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka crafted a spectacular 125-run partnership against Australia on the 16th of October, 2023, at Lucknow. The strong foundation set by this partnership was a testament to Sri Lanka’s potential at the top of the order. Their solid start laid the groundwork for a memorable contest.

2. S Samarawickrama and BKG Mendis – 111 runs (3rd wicket)

Bhanuka Mendis (Photo Source: Getty Images )

In the clash against Pakistan on the 10th of October, 2023, in Hyderabad, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Bhanuka Mendis came together to form a brilliant 111-run partnership for the third wicket. Their partnership was a vital cog in Sri Lanka’s innings, providing much-needed stability in the middle order.

3. P Nissanka and BKG Mendis – 102 runs (2nd wicket)

       P Nissanka and BKG Mendis (Photo Source: Getty Images )

Pathum Nissanka was in the thick of things once again, this time partnering with Bhanuka Mendis to rack up an impressive 102-run partnership against Pakistan in the same match in Hyderabad. Their partnership demonstrated that Sri Lanka had the strength in their batting to recover from early losses.

4. MD Shanaka and KIC Asalanka – 82 runs (6th wicket)

Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis (Photo Source: Getty Images )

The match against South Africa on the 7th of October, 2023, at Delhi saw Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis join forces to create an 82-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Their partnership was a testament to Sri Lanka’s lower-order resilience, as they battled the South African bowling attack with great determination.

5. S Samarawickrama and KIC Asalanka – 77 runs (4th wicket)

Kamindu Mendis (Photo Source: Getty Images )

Sadeera Samarawickrama, this time partnering with Kamindu Mendis, contributed to another memorable partnership of 77 runs for the fourth wicket against the Netherlands on the 21st of October, 2023, in Lucknow. This partnership exemplified Sri Lanka’s ability to build solid platforms in the middle order.

6. S Samarawickrama and DM de Silva – 76 runs (5th wicket)

Samarawickrama and Dhananjaya de Silva (Photo Source: Getty Images )

Samarawickrama shone once more, alongside Dhananjaya de Silva, creating a 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket against the Netherlands in the same match at Lucknow. This partnership was crucial in enabling Sri Lanka to finish their innings strongly.

In the thrilling world of ODI cricket, partnerships like these are often the difference between victory and defeat. They not only accumulate runs but also set the tone for the innings, putting pressure on the opposition.