Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamoditha breaks U-19 World Cup individual score record
Sri Lankan batter Viran Chamoditha created history in the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup by setting a new record for the highest individual score in the tournament, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.
On Saturday, Chamoditha produced a brilliant 192-run innings off 143 balls against Japan at the Namibia Cricket Ground, surpassing the previous record of 191 runs set by his compatriot Hisith Boiagoda against Kenya in 2018.
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Viran Chamuditha registered the highest individual score in Men's #U19WorldCup history
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His remarkable innings included 26 boundaries and a six, showcasing an exceptional display of skill and dominance.
Chamoditha’s performance not only broke the record but also highlighted Sri Lanka’s strong showing in the tournament.