Sri Lanka Registers the Highest Score in World Cup 2026!

In the T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Pallekele, Sri Lanka produced a dominant batting display against Oman. After winning the toss, Oman opted to bowl first. Batting first, Sri Lanka piled up a massive 225 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 61 off 45 balls, while Pavan Rathnayake struck a quick 60 off 28 deliveries. Skipper Dasun Shanaka added explosive momentum with a blistering knock down the order.

Shanaka smashed a sensational half-century in just 19 balls, breaking his own previous record of a 20-ball fifty against India in 2023 to register the fastest T20I fifty for Sri Lanka. His aggressive stroke play powered Sri Lanka to the tournament’s highest total so far. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara failed to capitalize, while Kamindu Mendis provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 19 off 7 balls. For Oman, Jatinder Ramanandi picked up two wickets, while Jay Odedra and Sufyan Mehmood claimed one each. The match is still in progress, with Oman currently chasing the daunting target.