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In a thrilling encounter at the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan faced off against Sri Lanka in a match that will be in cricket history books as one of the most memorable matches ever witnessed. The clash between these two cricketing giants in Hyderabad delivered everything as Pakistan pulled off a record-breaking run chase to secure victory against Sri Lanka’s huge total of 345 runs.
Pakistan’s chase of 345 runs is why they are on 1st in ODIs rankings. The standout performances of Mohammad Rizwan and Shafique, both of whom scored centuries, were instrumental in Pakistan’s successful pursuit. Rizwan’s exquisite strokeplay and Shafique’s composed innings left the crowd in awe as they reached their respective centuries.
However, it wasn’t just Pakistan who lit up the scoreboard with centuries. Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis and Sadira managed to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring centuries, adding further to this big clash. This game marked a historic moment as it was the first-ever World Cup match where a total of four centuries were scored, seeing the exceptional talent on display from both sides.
