3. Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan – 282 runs (1st wicket) – Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe In the 26th match of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan etched their […]
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3. Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan – 282 runs (1st wicket) – Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe
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In the 26th match of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan etched their names in the tournament’s history by setting a World Cup record with a stunning first-wicket partnership, amassing an extraordinary 282 runs. This remarkable feat eclipsed the previous record of 194 runs set by Saeed Anwar and Wajahatullah Wasti in 1999. Their partnership played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s victory, as they went on to beat Zimbabwe by 139 runs, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Sri Lanka compiled an imposing total of 326-6, and the 282-run opening partnership stood as the team’s second-highest opening stand, further solidifying their dominance in the match.
