The One Day International cricket match between Sri Lanka and Netherlands, played at VRA ground, Amstelveen, on July 4, 2006 (50-over match), has been acclaimed by many media commentators as “one of the greatest one day matches of all times”. In this match, the Sri Lankan team broke all earlier cricket records by scoring over 400 runs in a One Day International Match. Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene chose to bat after winning the toss. WU Tharanga and ST Jayasuriya got the side off to a good start. ST Jayasuriya went on to his highest score at the VRA ground with 157 runs from 104 balls, including 1 six and 24 fours. Also, TM Dilshan was unbeaten in the innings and scored 117* runs with 15 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 150. The Sri Lankans scored 443 for 9 off their 50 overs. CRD Fernando accumulated 3 wickets for 39 runs and bowled 9 overs at an economy rate of 4.33. In reply, Netherlands scored only 248-all out, losing by 195 run. ST Jayasuriya was declared as the “Man of the Match.“
Full Scorecard Sri Lanka vs Netherlands
ST Jayasuriya scored the highest score with 157 from 104 balls and was awarded the man of the match
TM Dilshan was unbeaten in the match and scored 117* runs with 15 fours and 2 sixes
Sri Lanka notching up the highest score ever in ODIs 443 for nine in 50 overs
As Per the data provided by ESPN Cricinfo, as of October 3rd, 2011.
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Come on guys that is not cricket: watch SA vs Australia :. SA : 438/9 Run Rate:8.78. South Africa won off the 2nd last ball.
The 5th One Day International cricket match between South Africa and Australia was played on 12 March 2006 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
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