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Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera surpasses 5,000 runs in T20s: Stats

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: Stats

**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: Stats

**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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Afghanistan eliminated from Asia Cup after Sri Lanka defeat: Stats

**Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Qualify for Super 4; Group B Sees Exciting Performances**

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have secured their places in the Super 4 stage of the tournament, with Sri Lanka winning all three of their matches to top Group B. Bangladesh, who were eagerly awaiting this result, join Sri Lanka at the expense of Afghanistan, who have been eliminated. Earlier, Hong Kong was also ousted from the competition.

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### Afghanistan’s Thrilling Final Over Powered by Nabi

Afghanistan’s innings saw wickets tumbling at regular intervals, reducing them to a precarious 114/7 in the 17th over following Rashid Khan’s dismissal for 24 runs. However, a spectacular final over from Mohammad Nabi turned the tide, as he blasted Dunith Wellalage for five sixes, scoring a massive 32 runs—including a no-ball and a single on the last delivery.

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### Nabi Equals Afghanistan’s Fastest T20I Fifty Record

Nabi completed his half-century in just 20 balls, matching Azmatullah Omarzai’s record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghanistan batter. He was eventually run out for 60 off 22 balls, which included three fours and six sixes. Nabi’s quickfire 55-run partnership with Noor Ahmad for the eighth wicket also added lively momentum, with Noor scoring 48 off just 14 balls.

**Fastest T20I fifties for Afghanistan (by balls faced):**
– 20 balls – Azmatullah Omarzai vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, 2025
– 20 balls – Mohammad Nabi vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, 2025
– 21 balls – Mohammad Nabi vs Ireland, Greater Noida, 2017
– 21 balls – Gulbadin Naib vs India, Bengaluru, 2024

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### Nabi Achieves Another Milestone

According to Cricbuzz, Mohammad Nabi is just the third player from a Full Member nation to score a 50-plus in Men’s T20 Internationals after turning 40 years old. The list includes:

– Chris Gayle (41 years 294 days): 67 vs Australia, Gros Islet, 2021
– Mohammad Nabi (40 years 260 days): 60 vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, 2025
– Mohammad Hafeez (40 years 64 days): 99* vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2020

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### Nabi’s Career Highlights and Records

Playing his 139th T20I match, Nabi has amassed 2,357 runs from 130 innings at an average of 22.44, with this innings marking his seventh T20I fifty and first against Sri Lanka. He has hit 117 sixes according to ESPNcricinfo. In overall T20 cricket, Nabi has crossed 6,500 runs, totaling 6,516 runs at an average of 21.08 with 18 fifties.

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### Thushara Nuwan Claims Third Four-Wicket Haul in T20Is

Sri Lankan pacer Thushara Nuwan impressed with figures of 4/18, bringing his wicket tally to 35 from 25 T20Is at an average of 18.28. This marked his third four-wicket haul in T20Is and he also has one five-wicket haul to his name.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Thushara has now taken 169 wickets in 127 T20 matches at an average of 19.71, including five four-wicket hauls and two fifers.

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### Notable Bowling Feats by Thushara

– This is Thushara’s second four-wicket haul against Afghanistan; he has 8 wickets at 10.37 in three T20Is versus them.
– He is the second Sri Lankan pacer to take a four-wicket haul in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, following Pramod Madushan’s feat against Pakistan in 2022.

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### Sri Lanka Ace the Chase with a Brilliant Mendis Performance

Kusal Mendis starred with the bat for Sri Lanka, remaining unbeaten on 74 runs from 52 balls, hitting 10 fours. After early wickets fell (Pathum Nissanka for 22 and Kamil Mishara for 47/2), Mendis steadied the innings. He shared a 45-run partnership with Kusal Perera for the third wicket and a further 27 runs with Charith Asalanka.

Kamindu Mendis contributed an unbeaten 26, ending with a 52* run partnership alongside Mendis.

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### Mendis Surpasses 5,000 Runs in T20 Cricket

With his stellar innings, Kusal Mendis passed the milestone of 5,000 runs in men’s T20 cricket, becoming the fifth Sri Lankan to achieve this feat. He joins an elite group including Kumar Sangakkara (6,937 runs), Mahela Jayawardene (5,479 runs), Tillakaratne Dilshan (5,193 runs), and Dinesh Chandimal (5,131 runs).

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### Mendis’ Career Batting Stats

Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 74* has taken his career T20 runs to 5,067 at an average of 30.16, including 35 fifties and 2 centuries. In T20 Internationals specifically, he has scored 2,164 runs for Sri Lanka in 90 innings at 26.07, hitting 17 fifties.

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### Mohammad Nabi Shines with the Ball

Aside from his batting heroics, Nabi was also Afghanistan’s pick of the bowlers, delivering 3 overs for 1/20. The seasoned campaigner has now picked up 102 wickets in T20 Internationals at an average of 27.86 from 139 matches and 128 innings.

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**In summary, the Super 4 stage will feature some of the tournament’s best talents, with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advancing from Group B. Standout performances from players like Mohammad Nabi and Kusal Mendis have set the tone for an exciting remainder of the tournament.**
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