Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Kusal’s whirlwind fifty helps Sri Lanka level series

Perera equalled Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the fastest ODI half-century by a Sri Lankan batsman

Perera equalled Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for the fastest ODI half-century by a Sri Lankan batsman

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Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera hit the second-fastest half-century in ODI history and the joint-fastest fifty by a Sri Lankan batsman to lead his side to a two-wicket win over Pakistan in Pallekele.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20: Pakistan triumph as cricket returns after six years

Ahmed hammered 12 boundaries and three sixes during his career-best innings of 83

Ahmed hammered 12 boundaries and three sixes during his career-best knock of 83

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With Pakistan hosting their first international cricket match since March 2009, openers Mukhtar Ahmed and Ahmed Shehzad gave the country something to cheer about as they smashed 83 and 55 respectively to lead their side to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Lahore.

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