A spirited performance from Zimbabwe notwithstanding, Sri Lanka pulled off their highest chase in Test cricket to win the one-off Test against the visitors at the R Premadasa stadium on Tuesday (July 18).
A CHASE DONE WELL
Sri Lanka's day of statistical delight
All smiles in the Sri Lankan camp after a record chase. © AFP
Riding on a crucial 121-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne, and an equally important 67-run association for the seventh wicket between Gunaratne and Dilruwan Perera, Sri Lanka overhauled the target of 388 (reaching 391) with four wickets in hand to register their second successful 350-plus chase. Below are the statistical highlights of the home team's record victory:
391 is now the fifth-highest successful chase in Test cricket, displacing India's effort against England in
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