We have observed Dinesh Chandimal, former captain, and famous batsman of Sri Lanka, scoring big innings in international cricket. Chandimal has also achieved many runs in his career. Recently, Dinesh Chandimal played an exceptional innings of 354 runs in a match, and we will tell you in detail, the match which Chandimal played, when he played the innings, place, how many fours and sixes he hit.
Dinesh Chandimal Creates a Storm with His Bat
Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka’s star batsman, played sensational innings for Sri Lanka Army team, scoring 354 not out. His batting was simply staggering. He hit fours and sixes everywhere. Chandimal took 391 balls to score 354 with 33 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 90.30.
How the Match Happened
The match was played at the Katunayake Sports Complex over three days, from August 25 to 27, 2020, between the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club and Saracens Sports Club. Although the match ended in a draw, Chandimal’s innings became the definitive talking point. The Sri Lanka Army batted first, declaring their innings at 642 for 8. Dinesh Chandimal was the main contributor with 354 runs. Pathum Dilshan contributed with 67 runs, while Ashan Randika scored 63 runs.
3️⃣5️⃣4️⃣* runs
3️⃣9️⃣1️⃣ balls
3️⃣3️⃣ fours
9️⃣ sixesAn incredible knock by Dinesh Chandimal for Sri Lanka Army Sports Club 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ciIcaokWQk
— ICC (@ICC) August 26, 2020
Saracens’ Reply
Batting next, Saracens Sports Club managed to score just 259 runs in their first innings. Despite being in a strong position, the Sri Lanka Army were not able to finish the match in the way they may have been anticipating. In their second innings, Saracens scored 76 runs for 5 wickets after 35 overs. The game ended without a winner, due to time constraints. Dinesh Chandimal was awarded Player of the Match for his spectacular, unbeaten 354-run innings.