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Sanath Jayasuriya praises trend of chasing big totals in cricket

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:42 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Sanath Jayasuriya praises trend of chasing big totals in cricket

Summary

Sanath Jayasuriya commended the growing trend of teams successfully chasing large totals in white-ball cricket. He highlighted Sri Lanka's recent achievement of successfully chasing 429 runs against England in a Tri-Series match on October 22. Jayasuriya expressed confidence in India's capabilities, especially praising Abhishek Sharma's performance, noting his explosive batting in a recent T20I. He believes this trend boosts players' confidence, putting them under pressure to perform. Jayasuriya also anticipates strong performances from both Sri Lanka and India in their upcoming matches, with a focus on Sri Lanka's white-ball tour of India in December.

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By the Numbers

•Jayasuriya praises successful chases in recent matches.
•Sri Lanka chased down 429 runs against England on October 22.
•Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs in a T20I against New Zealand.
•Jayasuriya expects strong showings from both India and Sri Lanka ahead.
•Sri Lanka prepares for a series against India in December.

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Sanath Jayasuriya appreciates the rising trend of teams successfully chasing large totals in white-ball cricket. He acknowledges the impressive performance of India and the potential of Abhishek Sharma in leading future success. The Sri Lankan team has gained confidence from their recent matches, boosting their chances in upcoming series. Jayasuriya believes India will perform well in future series against New Zealand.
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