IND vs SL: “Profession-Defining Spell” – Followers React To Dunith Wellalage’s Fifer In opposition to India In Asia Cup 2023

The 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage rattled the Indian batting lineup within the Tremendous 4 match on Tuesday in Colombo. Enjoying simply his third ODI in opposition to India, Wellalage picked up 5/40 in his 10-over spell in opposition to the Males in Blue. 

Wellalage struck with India on 80 for no loss. From 80 for no loss, he dismissed Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Shama to convey India all the way down to 91/3. 

The R Premadasa observe was a distinct one for Tuesday’s recreation with the spinner having a much bigger say within the recreation. Wellalage took three wickets in three consecutive overs dismissing Gill, Kohli, and Rohit. Rohit was dismissed simply after he reached his 51st ODI fifty. The ball saved decrease than Rohit anticipated and beat his protection.

KL Rahul (39) who scored his sixth ODI ton on Monday in opposition to Pakistan additionally struggled to select up the spin variation from Wellalage. After a 63-run stand between Rahul and Kishan (33), the partnership was damaged by Wellalage once more as he puzzled Rahul into his dismissal. 

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Thus after selecting up the highest 4 Indian batters, Wellalage got here again to dismiss Hardik Pandya as he picked 5 of the highest six Indian wickets. That is his maiden ODI fifer and his greatest ODI figures so far. 

X Praises Dunith Wellalage’s Spell In opposition to India

Admittedly, the observe is an efficient ally, however Wellalage has been glorious. The promise he confirmed as a standout U19 cricketer is bearing fruit

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 12, 2023

congrats wellalage in your csk contract

— vishal dayama (@VishalDayama) September 12, 2023

Taking a 5-fer in an ODI is an impressive accomplishment…however eradicating 5 out of the highest 6 batters is a rarity. That too in opposition to a crew like India with Kohli-Rohit-Gill-Rahul in it. Take a bow, Wellalage 🙇‍♂️ #IndvSL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 12, 2023

Second five-wicket haul for a left-arm spinner in as many days on the R Premadasa Stadium. Dunith Wellalage has been on hearth as we speak. What a spell! #INDvSL #AsiaCup2023

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) September 12, 2023

What superb expertise is Dunith Wellalage. He was taking part in within the U19 World Cup solely a 12 months in the past and now a 5-wicket haul in opposition to one of the best batters of spin. A profession defining spell.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 12, 2023

Dunith Wellalage be like pic.twitter.com/i4U9h0wXU8

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) September 12, 2023

5 wicket haul by Dunith Wellalage.

He completely bossed the Indian batting order! pic.twitter.com/OK9zNU5e7o

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2023

5 wicket haul for Dunith Wellalage.

What a spell – he has eliminated the backbones of Indian batting with Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Rahul, Hardik. pic.twitter.com/9mcj85YQbe

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 12, 2023

Simply take a look at these photographs of Dunith Wellalage when he was 15. His helmet was greater than his head however his calibre, as an all-rounder, will take him to nice heights. A celebrity within the making. Sri Lanka is in secure fingers. #INDvsSL #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/yJ4xHWMe3L

— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) September 12, 2023

5 wicket haul for Dunith Wellalage.

What a spell – he has eliminated the backbones of Indian batting with Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Rahul, Hardik. pic.twitter.com/9mcj85YQbe

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 12, 2023

Maiden 5-fer Alert! 🙌 Dunith Wellalage was on hearth as we speak, delivering an unbelievable efficiency! 🔥#LankanLions #AsiaCup2023 #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/oSwR44qC2I

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 12, 2023

Sri Lankan spinners to take 5-wicket haul in opposition to India in ODIs

M Muralitharan 7/30
Ajantha Mendis 6/13
Akila Dananjaya 6/54
Dunith Wellalage 5/40#SLvIND #INDvSL #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/yFwKiQ2bP3

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) September 12, 2023

What superb expertise is Dunith Wellalage. He was taking part in within the U19 World Cup solely a 12 months in the past and now a 5-wicket haul in opposition to one of the best batters of spin. A profession defining spell.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 12, 2023

Teenager Dunith Wellalage achieved a outstanding feat as he secured his maiden 5-wicket haul, single-handedly dismantling a formidable Indian batting lineup. His bowling efficiency was nothing wanting unbelievable! 🇱🇰😍#AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/P4TCzb7p7y

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 12, 2023

To rattle the Indian batters the way in which he did particularly after what they did in opposition to Pakistan was particular. The pitch in Colombo on Tuesday has had significantly extra flip there was on Monday. On account of Dunith Wellalage’s spell, India are actually struggling to get to 250 after they appeared good to attain past 300 after the form of begin they’d. 

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have received one recreation every within the Tremendous 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 to date. The crew that wins this match will shut in on moving into the ultimate of the match.

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