3rd T20I: Perera’s century in 46 balls gives Sri Lanka consolation win over New Zealand

But Perera was determined to show that the visitors had fightback and hit four sixes and 13 fours to register the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in a T20 international.

He was helped by being dropped at scores of 15 and 60, but in the final over, he was caught at point by Rachin Ravindra off the bowling of Daryl Mitchell.

He was also shaken by Jack Foulkes’ first ball, which went towards third man.

“It was a red flag so I had to back myself up and try to play my normal game,” Perera said.

“Coach said ‘Once you start you’ve got to finish the game’, so I was just trying to do my best.”

Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka said that he always felt that his team was capable of defeating New Zealand despite the first two defeats.

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