What stands out is how dependent Sri Lanka still are on Athapaththu. A century while the rest of the side contributes just 28 runs is both remarkable and slightly concerning. For Ireland, though, this feels easier to accept than some of their other losses. Sometimes you get beaten by poor decisions, dropped chances, or missed opportunities. Sometimes a world-class player simply reminds everyone why they’re world-class. This was firmly the latter.
What stands out is how dependent Sri Lanka still are on Athapaththu. A century while the rest of the side contributes just 28 runs is both remarkable and slightly concerning. For Ireland, though, this feels easier to accept than some of their other losses. Sometimes you get beaten by poor decisions, dropped chances, or missed opportunities. Sometimes a world-class player simply reminds everyone why they’re world-class. This was firmly the latter.