In a blistering display of power-hitting at the Pallekele International Stadium on February 12, 2026, Sri Lanka’captain of Dasun Shanaka carried out a record-breaking attack against oman in their t20 world cup 2026 Group B stability. Coming in during the latter stages of the innings, Shanaka turned the match into a personal highlight reel, ensuring that the co-hosts posted a big score. His performance was more than just a quick innings; It was a statistical masterpiece that helped him rewrite the record books of Sri Lankan cricket and join elite company in the international arena.
T20 World Cup 2026: Dasun Shanaka breaks Mahela Jayawardene’s record and equals Rohit Sharma’s historic feat
The key moment of the afternoon came when Shanaka struck fastest half century by a Sri Lankan in T20 World Cup history. Shanaka reached the milestone of 50 runs in just 20 balls, effectively erasing the great player’s long-standing record. Mahela JayawardeneWho scored a half century in 21 balls kenya in 2007. The captain’s attack was characterized by brutal efficiency, as he targeted Oman’s death bowlers with a series of lofted drives and powerful sweeps.
Shanaka also equalized by completing half-century in 19 balls. Rohit Sharmamark for Fastest half century by a captain in T20 World Cup History. Shanaka’s innings eventually stopped at 50 runs (including 4 fours and 5 sixes) off exactly 20 balls when he was caught at long-off in the 19th over. This explosive innings not only took Sri Lanka to a total of 225/5, but also signaled a return to form for the captain, who had faced criticism for his low scores in the tournament.
First innings: Sri Lanka scored 225/5 after attack from Kusal Mendis and Shanaka.
After Oman won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Sri Lankan innings started with high intentions, hoping to take advantage of the early moisture. However, the move backfired as the Lankan top order laid a solid foundation. Whereas Pathum Nissanka (13) Fell early, Kusal Mendis By scoring 61 runs on 45 balls, he played the role of anchor very well. got full support Pawan RathnayakeWho played a fearless cameo innings of 58 runs off 26 balls, hitting eight fours and a six and keeping the run rate around 10 per over.
However, the final flourish belonged entirely to Shanaka. In the 15th over, the captain along with Mendis added 63 runs in just 28 balls for the fourth wicket. from oman Sufyan Mahmood And Jiten Ramanandi The attack bore the brunt, with Mahmood conceding 60 runs in his four overs. Despite a late hat-trick from Oman in the final over, in which Mendis was run out and two others fell, the damage was already done. Sri Lanka’s total of 225/5 is their highest total so far in the T20 World Cup 2026, leaving Oman with an almost impossible task as they chase their first win against a Test playing nation.