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Record Sri Lanka chases in ODIs [Source: @Crex_live/x]
Sri Lanka have long been a formidable force in ODI cricket, having produced several memorable campaigns on the international stage. Their ability to adapt to demanding situations and deliver under pressure has made them one of the toughest opponents on the field, particularly while chasing totals.
The Sri Lanka cricket team has also pulled off some successful run chases, in double quick time on some occasions. Here is a look at six of the fastest successful run chases by Sri Lanka in ODI matches while chasing 100 or more runs in a game.
6. 18.2 vs Pakistan, Dambulla, 2014 (T-101)
After bundling out Pakistan for 102 runs, Sri Lanka team was set a revised target of 101 runs in a 48-overs-a-side game in their series-deciding third ODI match back in August 2014 in Dambulla.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan struck an unbeaten half-century from 55 balls with nine elegant boundaries and Mahela Jayawardene at number four listed 26 off 33 balls. Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the process but chased down its target in just 18.2 overs with seven wickets to spare.
5. 18.1 vs Pakistan, Lahore, 2026 (T-111), Tonight*
Taking on Pakistan in a must-win match number five of the Pakistan ODI tri-series 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in October 2026, Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka picked up record figures of 5-34 to skittle the hosts for just 110 in 25.3 overs.
In response, opening batter Kamindu Mendis punched out an elegant 62* off just 60 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a comprehensive eight-wicket win in just 18.1 overs, doing so with 191 balls remaining in the match.
4. 18.1 vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi, 2004 (T-105)
In match number four of the 2004 Paktel Cup tri-series in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka bowlers Upul Chandana, Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof and Dilhara Fernando skittled Zimbabwe for just 104 in 33 overs.
Chasing 105 runs, Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya whacked 40 off 30 balls to top score in the innings, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Maharoof notched up the winning runs together in just 18.1 overs with seven wickets in hand as they qualified for the final.
3. 16.0 vs Afghanistan, Hambantota, 2023 (T-117)
Sri Lanka hosted Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series back in June 2023 in Hambantota. In the series-deciding third ODI match, a four-wicket haul from Dushmantha Chameera and a three-fer from Wanindu Hasaranga mopped up the entire Afghanistan innings for just 116 in 22.2 overs.
In response, Sri Lanka consumed just 16 overs to blaze to 120-1 courtesy of splendid half-centuries from both openers, Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne.
2. 15.2 vs Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, 2010 (T-119)
In the third match of the 2010 Zimbabwe ODI tri-series in Bulawayo back in June 2010, Sri Lanka’s Suraj Randiv picked up three wickets for just 23 runs, and Dilhara Fernando, Ajantha Mendis and Jeevan Mendis chipped in with two wickets each to fold up the hosts for just 118 in 24.5 overs.
Chasing 119 runs for a win, Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan belted a 45-ball 60* after losing opening partner Upul Tharanga as they completed a nine-wicket demolition job in just 15.2 overs.
1. 15.1 vs India, Dambulla, 2010 (T-104)
Sri Lanka fast bowler Thisara Perera scythed through a strong Indian batting line-up in August 2010 in Dambulla during their fifth match of the ODI tri-series. The speedster picked up figures of 5-28 as the hosts bundled out MS Dhoni and co. for just 103 in 33.4 overs.
Later, quick 30s from openers Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan ensured Sri Lanka romped past the target in just 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand to record their fastest ODI chase to date while pursuing 100 or more runs in a game.
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