Sri Lanka's tension increased in the middle of the World Cup - this player admitted to hospital after scoring a century

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Currently, there is a match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup. In this match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to bat first. Which proved to be correct. Sri Lankan batsmen showed amazing performance in this match. For Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis and Sadira Samarawickrama scored centuries in explosive fashion. It was because of these players that the Sri Lankan team was able to score a mountain like score of 344 runs. But now in the middle of the World Cup, bad news has come for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka's tension increased

When Sri Lankan star batsman Kusal Mendis returned from the field, he felt cramps. After this he was taken to the hospital. Sri Lanka Cricket has given this information on Twitter. Dushan Hemantha is fielding in place of Mendis. Whereas in the absence of Mendis, Sadira Samarawickrama has taken over the responsibility of wicketkeeping.

🚨 Team Updates:

Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.

Dushan Hemantha is on the field for Mendis, while Sadeera Samarawickrama… pic.twitter.com/yku4iLeJKe

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 10, 2023

Mendis batted brilliantly

Kusal Mendis batted explosively against Pakistan. He hit strokes all over the field and won everyone's hearts with his explosive batting. He scored a century in just 65 balls. He has become the Sri Lankan player to score the fastest century in the ODI World Cup. He has broken the record of Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara scored a century in 70 balls in the World Cup. Mendis scored 122 runs in his innings playing a total of 77 balls, which included 14 fours and 6.

Highest score against Pakistan in ODI World Cup

After winning the toss and coming to bat first, the Sri Lankan team had a very bad start. When Kusal Perera returned to the pavilion without opening the account. But after this Pathum Nishanka and Kusal Mendis batted brilliantly. Nishanka was out after scoring 51 runs. Mendis contributed 122 runs, Sadira Samarawickrama contributed 108 runs and Dhananjay de Silva contributed 25 runs. It was because of these players that the Sri Lankan team was able to set the target of 344 runs. This is the biggest score of any team in the ODI World Cup against Pakistan.