Fans as Asalanka matched the stunning century with Bangladesh and Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. SL vs. 1st ODI
Opening ODI for the 3 Game Series Bangladesh Sri Lankan skipper at R Premadasa Stadium Charit Asalanka He played a decisive inning to lift his team out of early trouble. Under pressure after a first-class collapse, he exhibited enormous maturity and class. His composed stroke play and bat leadership locked innings through multiple phases. It wasn’t just a captain’s knock. It was a statement performance at the venue he currently owns statistically.
Charit Asalanka’s groundbreaking century and what he shares now are Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
The Asalanka century came when Sri Lanka needed it most. Walking alongside a struggling team at 29/3, he absorbed the pressure with perseverance before slowly shifting the gear. 106 innings from 123 delivery was a mix of grit and offense featuring six fours and four sixes. He has built a particularly important partnership Janith Liyanage And later Milan Ratnayake and Canaan isn’tdo not allow innings to drift. This was Asalanka’s fifth ODI 100, his first 100, and introduced his growing height as a match winner.
More importantly, it was his fourth century century at R Premadasa Stadium, where he placed him along with the royals of cricket. He currently shares the most ODI records with V at this iconic Colombo venue.Irat Kohli, Sach’s Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya. The Milestone highlights his love life with this ground and his ability to stand up when it matters. Asaranka not only rebuilds the innings, but also gives Sri Lanka a competitive edge. His gentle approach and timely acceleration gave him the confidence to hit the middle and lower orders around him. It was an outstanding performance that could shape the tone of the series.
Captain-led rescue laws in Sri Lanka amid early chaos over Bangladesh
The Sri Lankan inning began with a volatile note after choosing to hit first in Colombo. Pathum nissanka and Camind’s mistake Meanwhile it fell cheaply Nishan Madhushka They were also unable to leave the hosts within the first 7 overs on 29/3. Where’s the repair? It provided short resistance at 45 filled with strokes before falling to Tanbil Islam Just before the 19th. Asaranka then took charge and began repair work. He formed a 64-run stand at liyanage, with Rathnayake and Hasaranga placing orders and adding important runs.
Momentum was picked up in the middle over, especially with a substantial acceleration of Asalanca’s pace. Dewan’s contribution from low and mid-term orders has led to a score of 244. Taskin Ahmed Fatal with the ball, returned the 4/47 number and chose wickets for the entire spell. Tanjim Saqib had good support with three scalps, while Tanjimur and Najimur tied up. However, Bangladesh could not prevent Asaranka from cleverly locking the innings. The innings ended with 49.2 overs, with Sri Lanka posting 244.
Here’s how the fans responded:
An epic milestone for our skipper, Charith Asalanka.
But that’s not all. He now rivals an astounding record, hitting hundreds of four with the RPICS Colombo! He joins the elite list along with legends Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath… pic.twitter.com/uswodtnpxv
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@officialslc) July 2, 2025
Well done Asalanka! 🇱🇰🇱🇰
The captain’s knock when his team is in trouble!-ulfathuwais (@ulfathuwais) July 2, 2025
Crisis-Call Charit!!
And there is a white ball skipper who has long won his position with merit and has repeatedly verified his recognition by repeating clutch performance. That’s an aspect we took for granted in the Golden Age.
Captain Chalis Asaranka
Just a precious period!! pic.twitter.com/zauieg1tdw
-AravinthanArunthavanathan (@cricket_decoded) July 2, 2025
Charit Asalanka You Beauty!!! #slvban #CharithaSalanka
-Varuna Gunawardena (@varunagune) July 2, 2025
5 to 100 people for Captain Chalis Asaranka#cricket #slvban #CharithaSalanka pic.twitter.com/s9tal9ohpv
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) July 2, 2025
Charit Asalanka, the guy when the team is in trouble, when the team needs it most. 5th ODI 100 for Sri Lankan skippers. #slvban
-Nirthanan (@nirthanan) July 2, 2025
Since its launch in 2024, ODIS’s Charith Asalanka:
22 innings
913 run
Average: 57
Strike rate 96.7Another ton of today: 103* From 239/8 in Sri Lanka so far. 💪#slvban pic.twitter.com/laodsbjqxw
-CricBlog✍ (@cric_blog) July 2, 2025
Fifth ODI ton for CA!
He is a mid-range SL super batter and one of the best orders.
It’s always nice to see the bat, hope gets more tons.#SLVSBAN
– Nikil 🏏 (@criccrazyniks) July 2, 2025
Charith❤️RPremadasa🏟️
Charith Asalanka’s ODI Century at R Premadasa Stadium
100* (117) vs Bangladesh – Today
127 (126) vs Australia – 2025
101 (95) vs Zimbabwe – 2024
110 (106) vs Australia – 2022#sportspavilionlk #Danushkaaravinda #slvban #SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/mg7ztqnths-DanushkaAravinda (@danuskaaravinda) July 2, 2025
– 127 (126) vs. Australia.
– 78*(66) vs. Australia.
– 100 vs Bangladesh.Captain Charit Asalanka continues to rule with Odis. He has 50 of 200 and 15 in the final three innings. I’m in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
-🇵🇸 (@sajjadpkhan) July 2, 2025
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