Speaking to the media after the match at Palleke Stadium, Kusal said he practiced after after being out-of-form for the past few months.

He said he did not go for a record and got to know about it only after returning to the dressing room.

He said he was happy to equal Sanath Jayasuriya’s record, and that he is hopeful of getting a Test recall.

Kusal won man-of-the-match and the stylish batsmen awards for his 25-ball 68.