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Watch Dasun Shanaka 121 Runs Highlights: A match played on Thursday, September 3, during the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will long be remembered by cricket fans. Playing for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka unleashed a batting storm that tore the opposition bowling attack apart. At Warner Park, Shanaka smashed a century off just 39 balls against the St Lucia Kings, setting a new record for the fastest century in CPL history.
Dasun Shanaka Breaks Russell and Hetmyer CPL Record
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Dasun Shanaka's innings was not merely explosive; it was historic. He surpassed the joint record held by Andre Russell, Tim Seifert, and Shimron Hetmyer (40 balls) for the fastest CPL century. Shanaka came in to bat at number four during the 10th over and proceeded to hit shots to all corners of the ground.
Watch Highlights: Dasun Shanaka's Historic 39-Ball Century in CPL 2026
Dasun Shanaka Carnage in Death Overs: Unbeaten 121 off 43 Balls
After settling in at the crease, Shanaka adopted an aggressive approach during the death overs. By the end of the 15th over, the Patriots were at 142/4, with Shanaka batting on 40 off 18 balls.
Shanaka completely turned the tide of the match in the final 5 overs:- Explosive Innings: Shanaka scored an unbeaten 121 off 43 balls at a strike rate of 281.40.
- 104 Runs from Boundaries Alone: He smashed 8 fours and 12 massive sixes during his innings.
- 28 Runs in the 20th Over: Shanaka plundered 28 runs—including 4 sixes and a four—off Keon Gaston's final over.
- Team's Highest Score: His 121* became the highest individual score in the history of the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
The Patriots amassed 93 runs in the last 5 overs, taking the team total to 235/4.
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