Dasun Shanaka Scores Fastest Century as Patriots Defeat Kings by 137 Runs
Dasun Shanaka set a new Caribbean Premier League (CPL) record by scoring the fastest century in just 39 balls during St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' match against St Lucia Kings. Shanaka remained unbeaten on 121 from 43 deliveries, hitting eight fours and 12 sixes, helping his team post 235 for four. The Patriots won by 137 runs after bowling out the Kings for 98. Jeremiah Louis took a five-wicket haul, and Shanaka's innings included a 93-run partnership with Wanindu Hasaranga.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (79/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18, thetribune, news18, mint, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 4 Sept, 03:05 am. Other outlets followed.