Kusal Perera's scintillating century propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling 7-run win over New Zealand in the third T20I

A match-winning century from Kusal Perera, followed up with decent spells from Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka took Sri Lanka over the line to a seven-run win over New Zealand, in the third and final T20I at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday,

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest T20I century — from 44 balls — on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the final game of the three-match series.

Kusal Perera's 101 against New Zealand was his first T20I hundred. During his 46-ball innings, Perera hit 13 fours and four sixes as the Sri Lankan became the first centurion of 2025.

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Top order batsman Kusal Perera smashed 101 off 46 balls to set up Sri Lanka's consolation seven-run victory in the final T20 International against New Zealand, who won the three-match series 2-1 in Nelson on Thursday.

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New Zealand won a delayed toss and chose to bowl Thursday in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval. Heavy rain overnight and in the morning dampened the outfield and the toss was delayed by 30 minutes as groundstaff worked to get the pitch and surrounds ready for play.

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Perera became the first centurion of 2025, scoring 101 in SL's seven-run win over New Zealand in the 3rd T20 at Nelson.