In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Sri Lanka achieved the highest total of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup by scoring 225 runs against Oman, securing a commanding victory by 105 runs. The match, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, saw Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka lead from the front with a blistering half-century off just 19 balls, marking the fastest fifty by a Sri Lankan in T20 Internationals. As reported by Independent Urdu, Shanaka's innings included 'two fours and five sixes,' which helped set a formidable target for Oman. Pavan Rathnayake and Kusal Mendis also contributed significantly with scores of 60 and 61 respectively, forming a crucial 94-run partnership that laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's massive total (Hum News).
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Sri Lanka Scores 225 Runs, Defeats Oman in World Cup

Sri Lanka set a T20 World Cup record with 225 runs, defeating Oman by 105. Shanaka's 19-ball fifty led the charge. Despite Nadeem's 53, Oman's 120 fell short. Sri Lanka's second-largest T20 win.
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