Cricket World's Player of the Week - Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis was the star of the show, crafting a superb 101 –- his fifth ton in ODIs and first against Australia.

He found ample support from half-centuries by Nishan Madushka (51) and Asalanka.

Fresh from a match-winning hundred in the opener, Asalanka bludgeoned an unbeaten 78 off just 66 balls, peppering the boundary with six fours and three towering sixes.

The foundation was laid by a 98-run partnership between Kusal and Madushka for the second wicket, stabilising the innings after an early loss.

Kusal then built on the momentum, stitching a 94-run stand with Asalanka for the fourth wicket.

Sri Lanka finishes the ODI series in style with a MASSIVE 174-run victory over Australia!

???? We take the series 2-0! ??

This is Sri Lanka's BIGGEST ODI win against Australia EVER! ?? #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/2hNy6nJw72

— Sri Lanka Cricket ???? (@OfficialSLC) February 14, 2025

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