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WATCH: Dunith Wellalage takes a stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan off Charith Asalanka’s supply – Asia Cup 2023, IND vs SL
India took on Sri Lanka within the fourth fixture of the Tremendous 4 spherical on the Asia Cup 2023. The match witnessed a panoramic show of spin wizardry because the Sri Lankan spinners wreaked havoc within the Indian camp and bundled out the Males in Blue for 213 runs. Dunith Wellalage was the star for the Islanders and showcased his extraordinary expertise with the bowl, taking a superb fifer for his crew. Nonetheless, Wellalage prowess was not simply restricted to his bowling efficiency as he additionally took a sensational catch that left individuals in awe.
India innings
The extremely anticipated match started with India profitable the toss and selecting to bat. Though the Indian crew began off effectively, they managed to post just 213 runs in 49.1 overs. Rohit Sharma led the way in which for his crew with a well-crafted 53 runs off 48 balls, supported by KL Rahul (39). Ishan Kishan additionally chipped in with resilient 33 runs off 61 balls however couldn’t energy India to an enormous whole.
Sri Lanka spinners wreak havoc within the Indian camp
Wellalage (5/40) and Charith Asalanka (4/18) have been the chief destructors for Sri Lanka with the ball, whereas Maheesh Theekshana bagged the remaining scalp. It’s price mentioning that it marked the tenth occasion in ODI historical past the place spinners had taken all 10 wickets in an innings. In the meantime, this was the primary time that occurred in opposition to the India.
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Other than Wellalage sensational bowling efficiency, he additionally showcased a sensational fielding effort to dismiss Kishan that left everybody amazed.
Dunith Wellalage takes a stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan
All of it occurred on the second ball of the thirty fifth over when Asalanka produced a full, tempting outside-off supply to Kishan, engaging him to go for the massive shot over cowl. What adopted was nothing wanting cricketing magic as Wellalage plucked the ball out of the sky, defying the chances and leaping into the air with each arms outstretched. The hassle from Wellalage left the spectators in awe of his athletic skill and impeccable timing.
Right here’s the video:
Ishan Kisan out by Charith Asalanka
India fifth wkt down 170-5 35overs
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