Thisara Perera’s top 3 performances in T20 cricket

Thisara Perera’s legacy as a T20 cricketer in Sri Lankan cricket is marked by his explosive batting, economical bowling, and athleticism on the field. He has been a key figure in Sri Lanka’s T20I squad, consistently delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball. Thisara Perera played 84 T20Is, scored 1204 runs at an average of 23, and took 51 wickets

Perera’s ability to score quick runs in the middle and lower order, coupled with his knack for picking up crucial wickets, has made him a valuable asset in the shortest format of the game. His aggressive approach and match-winning abilities have left a lasting impression on Sri Lankan cricket, earning him a reputation as one of the country’s finest T20 cricketers. In this article, we will discuss the top three T20I performances of Thisara Perera.

3. Unbeaten 35 against Bangladesh (Chittagong, February 14, 2014) :

After batting first Bangladesh has scored only 120 runs in 20 overs. Kulasekara, Senanayake picked up 2 wickets each and Malinga took 3 wickets. Sri Lanka was 50 for 6 at one time. Thisara Perera came to the crease and scored an unbeaten 35 off 28 balls. Because of his fighting innings, Sri Lanka won the match by 3 wickets.

2. 49 off 20 balls against England ( Kennington Oval, May 20, 2014) :

After batting first Sri Lanka has scored a decent total of 183 runs in 20 overs. English pacer Harry Gurney picked up 2 wickets. Thisara Perera scored a blistering knock of 49 off 20 balls. England were all out at 174 in their 20 overs. Perera has also picked up 1 wicket, because of his all-round performance Sri Lanka won the match by 9 runs.

1. 74* off 26 balls against Chittagong Vikings, BPL (January 13, 2019) :

In a domestic T20 match in 2019, Perera produced a sensational inning For Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Batting at number Eight, Perera played an innings of sheer brilliance, scoring an unbeaten 74 runs off just 26 balls. His innings was a display of power-hitting at its finest, as he struck three fours and eight towering sixes. Because of his beautiful innings, Comilla put up a total of 184 in 20 overs. But at the end of the day Chittagong chased down the target and won the match by 4 wickets.

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