• Kusal Mendis smashed a tremendous century in the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

  • It was Mendis's 6th hundred in the 50-overs format.

SL vs BAN 2025: Fans erupt as Kusal Mendis brings up his 6th ODI hundred in series-decider
Kusal Mendis hits a brilliant hundred in SL vs BAN 3rd ODI (Image Source: X)

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Sri Lanka are facing off against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With the series level at 1-1, this encounter has taken the shape of a do-or-die battle for both teams. Sri Lanka had drawn first blood by winning the opening ODI, but the visitors roared back in style to clinch the second game, setting up a thrilling decider. Amidst the pressure and high expectations, it was Kusal Mendis who stood tall and delivered a captain’s knock when it mattered the most.

Kusal Mendis dazzles with sixth ODI century

Mendis played a gem of an innings under pressure, bringing up his sixth century in One Day Internationals. The moment came on the final delivery of the 38th over bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. With an elegant drive to long-on for a single, Mendis reached the milestone and was met with a deafening cheer from the Colombo crowd. He raised his bat, took off his helmet, and let out a roar of relief and pride. The Sri Lankan dressing room erupted with applause, acknowledging the significance of the knock in a high-stakes match.

His innings was marked by composure, crisp strokeplay, and smart rotation of strike. Coming in at a crucial juncture, Mendis anchored the innings beautifully and ensured the momentum stayed with Sri Lanka. This century will undoubtedly go down as one of his finest, given the occasion and the pressure surrounding the series decider.

Here’s how fans reacted:

https://twitter.com/RazanAhamed6/status/1942553164659716350

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Sri Lanka eyeing a commanding total

At the end of the 41st over, Sri Lanka were cruising at 225 for 4, with Mendis holding one end firmly. The solid platform laid by the top order, bolstered by Mendis’ brilliance, has put the hosts in a strong position to post a daunting total. With handy batters like Dunith Wellalage and Wanindu Hasaranga still to come, Sri Lanka will look to capitalize in the final overs and push their score beyond 300.

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