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The century of courage! How Rizwan battled cramps to secure historic win vs SL in 2023

Poulomi Chakraborty

Mohammad Rizwan after the heroic century (Source: @Al__Quraan/x.com)Mohammad Rizwan after the heroic century (Source: @Al__Quraan/x.com)

Rivalries are cricket’s secret spice, turning every match into a thrill. Amid the giant clashes, the fiery battles like Sri Lanka vs Pakistan often get overlooked, but their intensity is pure, with full of unmissable drama.

In the past, they delivered some of the gripping cricketing encounters. Among all their encounters, the 2023 World Cup match between the two sides was a classic one as Mohammad Rizwan’s brave fight grabbed the attention.

Despite fighting with cramps, Rizwan shone with an unbeaten century. With a fiery white-ball clash ahead, his magical knock is impossible to forget.

Sri Lanka roars with a monster score

Bilateral series excite, but the World Cup turns the drama up a notch, making every moment unmissable. In the 2023 World Cup, the Indian fans witnessed some of the iconic moments of the game, but Pakistan-Sri Lanka’s record-breaking thriller grabbed the attention. Fans in India are the biggest battle between the batters of both sides.

While batting first, Kusal Perera walked away on a duck, Pathum Nissanka, and Kusal Mendis turned the tide with a 102-run partnership. After Nissanka walked away, scoring 51 runs, Mendis played a crucial knock of 122 runs in 77 balls, along with 14 boundaries and six over-boundaries.

As the Pakistan bowlers were already having a nightmare on the field, Sadeera Samarawickrama deepened their struggle. He unleashed a masterful 108 off just 89 balls, punishing every delivery. With his blazing knock, Sri Lanka piled up a daunting 344 runs for nine wickets. Crumbled under pressure, Pakistan was looking for a way to survive.

Pakistan fires back with Rizwan leading the charge

Standing against the giant total, the world never even imagined that Pakistan would be able to chase down the giant total. But a match turned into a forever classic when a batter emerged as a savior against all odds and pushed the team towards glory. Mohammad Rizwan defied every expectation, leading Pakistan’s charge and steering the team toward unforgettable glory. That innings became a masterclass in courage and brilliance.

While chasing down the target, the Men in Green lost two quick wickets in just 37 runs, and Rizwan joined Abdullah Shafique on the crease. Demolishing the Sri Lankan attack, the batter smashed the ball every which way around the ground, and the bowlers left scratching their heads.

Sometimes, the greatest knocks are born from pain. Rizwan smashed a six while battling deadly cramps, every shot a testament to his grit. Visibility seen being in immense pain, he didn’t let the opponent bowlers take advantage as he kept swinging the bat on high.

Rizwan defied all odds with a fearless masterclass under pressure. His unbeaten 131 off 121 balls, featuring eight boundaries and three massive sixes, powered Pakistan to a historic 6-wicket win.

In that match, Mohammad Rizwan’s innings was just not a knock; it was the grit of a fierce batter. He turned a daunting target into a historic victory with fearless brilliance. In the history of Pakistan-Sri Lanka’s rivalry, Rizwan’s knock will be immortal forever.