The 41st match of the ICC ODI World Cup is being played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. In this match, the star Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has made an unwanted world record.
In the final league game against New Zealand on November 9 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Theekshana played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 39 in a rear-guard effort that helped Sri Lanka post a respectable total.
Mahesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka stitched a 43-run partnership for the last wicket, facing 87 balls together. Sri Lanka struggled to reach a total of 171 in 46.4 overs, with a bit of effort and determination.
During this inning, Mahesh Theekshana established a new World Cup record by facing 91 balls, marking the highest number faced by a No. 9 batter in the history of the tournament. With this, he has surpassed the record of Andy Bichel.
MOST BALLS FACED BY NO. 9 IN WORLD CUPS
Mahesh Theekshana – 38* off 91 vs NZ, 2023
Andy Bichel – 64 off 83 vs NZ, 2003
Imran Khan – 21* off 82 vs ENG, 1979
