Sri Lanka showed No Mercy to Kenya

Sri Lanka broke all records of Twenty20 cricket in their opening match against a hapless Kenya. They beat Kenya by 172 runs - a record victory margin in Twenty20. First, they posted the highest ever Twenty20 total of 260-6 from 20 overs. Sanath Jayasuriya made 88 off 44 balls. Mahela Jayawardene hit 65 off 28, and finally Jehan Mubarak smashed an unbeaten 46 from 13 balls in the end.

Kenya was never on the target and surrendered meekly before a spirited Sri Lankan attack. The African team finished at 88/9 in 20 overs. Jayasuriya was adjudged as "Man of the Match" for his spectacular performance with the bat and ball.