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Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera Surpasses 5,000 Runs in T20s

By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 27, 2025 | 01:05 am

Sri Lanka’s veteran batter Kusal Perera has reached a remarkable milestone by surpassing 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat during the Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 clash against India in Dubai, bringing up his 5,000th run with his 36th run of the innings.

In the match, Perera scored a valuable 58 runs as Sri Lanka chased a challenging total of 203. His innings included 8 fours and a six off 32 balls. Despite Perera’s efforts and Sri Lanka managing to level India’s total to force a Super Over, India ultimately prevailed.

Perera’s T20 Career Statistics

Playing his 209th T20 match, Kusal Perera now holds 5,022 runs from 203 innings at an average of 26.71. He has scored 35 fifties and 2 centuries in this format. Notably, he is just 10 sixes short of reaching 200 T20 sixes, currently standing at 190, according to ESPNcricinfo.

T20 International (T20I) Highlights

In T20 Internationals, Perera played his 88th match during the Asia Cup clash, where he recorded his 16th fifty in T20Is, including 4 fifties against Team India. He now has 2,276 runs at an average of 27.42 in T20Is, with 1 century to his name.

Against India specifically, Perera has amassed 392 runs from 13 matches at an impressive average of 32.66. His recent 58-run knock was his 4th T20I fifty against the Indian side.

Key Partnership with Pathum Nissanka

In the match, Sri Lanka benefited from a strong partnership between Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka. After the early dismissal of Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka dominated the powerplay, reaching 72/1 with Nissanka scoring 47 runs. Nissanka went on to bring up his fifty off just 25 balls as runs flowed steadily.

Together, Perera and Nissanka compiled a crucial partnership of 127 runs before Perera was dismissed in the 13th over. This stand significantly boosted Sri Lanka’s innings and momentum.

Historic Partnership Record

The 127-run partnership between Nissanka and Perera now stands as the third-highest partnership for Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals for any wicket. The top partnerships are:

• 166 runs: Muttiah Muralitharan Jayawardene & Mahela Sangakkara vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2010 World Cup
• 145 runs: Tillakaratne Dilshan & M Jayawardene vs England, Chattogram, 2014 World Cup
• 127 runs: Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Perera vs India, Dubai, 2025 Asia Cup
• 124 runs: T Dilshan & Sanath Jayasuriya vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2009 World Cup

Kusal Perera’s milestone and performance continue to underline his importance to Sri Lankan cricket, especially in the T20 format.

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**Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera Surpasses 5,000 Runs in T20s**

*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 27, 2025*

Sri Lanka’s veteran batter Kusal Perera has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. He reached this landmark during the Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 clash against India in Dubai, registering his 36th run to cross the mark.

Perera played a crucial innings, scoring 58 runs off 32 balls, which included 8 fours and a six. His efforts came during a high-scoring chase of 203 runs, where Sri Lanka managed to level India’s total, pushing the match into a Super Over. However, India eventually prevailed in the decider.

### Kusal Perera’s T20 Career Stats

In his 209th T20 match, Perera now has accumulated 5,022 runs from 203 innings at an average of 26.71. He has recorded 35 fifties and 2 centuries in the format. Impressively, he is just 10 sixes short of reaching 200 T20 sixes, currently standing at 190, according to ESPNcricinfo.

### T20 International Highlights

Playing his 88th T20 International, Perera boasts 2,276 runs at an average of 27.42. This recent innings marked his 16th T20I fifty and his second century remains vital for the team. Notably, Perera has scored 392 runs in 13 matches against India at an average of 32.66, including four fifties against the same opponent.

### Key Partnership with Pathum Nissanka

During the match, Perera formed a significant partnership with Pathum Nissanka, who scored 47 runs during the powerplay and then went on to bring up his fifty from 25 balls. Together, they put on 127 runs before Perera’s dismissal in the 13th over.

This partnership ranks as the third-highest stand for Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals for any wicket:

– 166 runs: M Jayawardene & K Sangakkara vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2010 World Cup
– 145 runs: T Dilshan & M Jayawardene vs England, Chattogram, 2014 World Cup
– 127 runs: P Nissanka & Kusal Perera vs India, Dubai, 2025 Asia Cup
– 124 runs: T Dilshan & Sanath Jayasuriya vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2009 World Cup

Kusal Perera’s milestone and his consistent performances continue to be vital for Sri Lanka’s T20 setup as they aim for further success on the international stage.
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**Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera Surpasses 5,000 Runs in T20s**

*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 27, 2025*

Sri Lankan cricket veteran Kusal Perera has reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat during the Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 match against India in Dubai, reaching the landmark with his 36th run in the game.

Perera played a crucial innings, scoring 58 runs as Sri Lanka chased a challenging target of 203. His performance helped the Lankans match India’s total and push the game into a Super Over, where India eventually prevailed.

**Impressive Career Stats**

Playing his 209th T20 match, Kusal Perera now boasts 5,022 runs from 203 innings at an average of 26.71. He has recorded 35 fifties and 2 centuries in the format. Notably, he is just 10 sixes short of reaching 200, with 190 sixes to his name, according to ESPNcricinfo.

In T20 Internationals specifically, Perera has played 88 matches and accumulated 2,276 runs at an average of 27.42. The 58-run knock against India was his 16th fifty in T20Is, including one century. Against India, Perera has scored 392 runs across 13 matches with an average of 32.66 and this marked his 4th T20I fifty versus the Indian team.

**Key Partnership and Match Highlights**

During the crucial Super 4 encounter, Sri Lanka dominated the powerplay despite an early wicket of Kusal Mendis. Pathum Nissanka contributed a swift 47 runs in the initial overs, setting up a strong platform with Sri Lanka reaching 72/1.

Nissanka continued his aggressive form, reaching his half-century from just 25 balls. Alongside him, Perera crafted a valuable innings until his dismissal in the 13th over, breaking a significant partnership worth 127 runs.

Together, Perera and Nissanka recorded the third-highest partnership for Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals for any wicket with 127 runs. This partnership ranks behind:

– 166 runs by M. Jayawardene & Sangakkara vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2010 World Cup
– 145 runs by T. Dilshan & M. Jayawardene vs England, Chattogram, 2014 World Cup

It also surpasses the well-known 124-run stand by T. Dilshan & Sanath Jayasuriya against West Indies in Nottingham during the 2009 World Cup.

Kusal Perera’s milestone and impactful performance underline his continued importance and experience in Sri Lanka’s T20 setup, as the team aims for success in major tournaments.
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