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In the third ODI of the Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024, held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka completely dominated the proceedings and handed Zimbabwe a convincing defeat by 8 wickets.
Wanindu Hasaranga dominates with splendid bowling
Zimbabwe, batting first, struggled against the Sri Lankan bowlers and were bundled out for 96 in 22.5 overs in a contest that was reduced to 27 overs per side due to rain. Notable contributions came from Joylord Gumbie (29 runs) and Luke Jongwe (14 runs), but Wanindu Hasaranga s♓tole the show with a remarkable 🎃bowling performance.
Hasaranga scripted history with his unbelievable bowling exhibition. The leg-spinner claimed an astounding 7 wickets for just 19 runs in his 5.5 overs, putting Zimbabwe on the back foot. Hasaranga’s figures were the fifth best in the entire history of ODI cricket and second for Sri Lanka after the legendary Chaminda Vaas, who claimed 8/19 against the s🅷ame opposition back i🌃n 2001.
Kusal Mendis sizzles in easy run chase
Chasing a modest target, Sri Lanka achieved victory with ease, reaching 97/2 in 16.4 overs. Kusal Mendis played a pivotal role with a brilliant knock of 66 runs off 51 balls. The Zimbabwean bowlers struggled to make an impact, with Richard Ngarava and Wellington Masakadza being the only wicket-takers for Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka s♔ecured an 8-wicket win using the D/L method, and Hasaranga was rightfully awarded tꦺhe Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. Notably, the first ODI was abandoned due to rain, while Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 2 wickets. With this convincing win in the third ODI, Sri Lanka sealed the series with a 2-0 lead.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
2 down, none to go! Sri Lanka sweeps the ODI series against Zimbabwe with some 🌳electrifying cricket. ⚡ Catch the victory vibes in these pics! 📸
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)
Wanindu Hasaranga in ODIs since 2023
0 wkts v IND
0 wkts v IND
0 wkts v IND
0 wkts v NZ
0 wkts v NZ3 wkts v AFG
3 wkts v AFG
5 wkts v OMAN
5 wkts v IRE
5 wkts v NETH
0 wkts v ZIM
2 wkts v NETH
7 wkts v ZIM— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Waniꦬndu Hasaranga in his comeback ma♔tch: 7/19 (5.5)
S𒅌RH owners who picked him up for 1.5 CR in IPL Auction 👇🏻
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket)
The fifth-best bowling figures in men's ODIs 🔥
Wanindu Hasarang🧔a 7 wickets for 19 runs a💜gainst Zimbabwe.
What a performance 👏👏
— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet)
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Wanindu Hasaranga joins elite company
— CricWorld (@CricWorld099)
Endhi, Ball 3D lo tirugutunda??
𝐀𝐓𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐑ꦆ𝐈 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐎!! 🌶️🔥7 Wickets for mana 𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 🐈𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐔!! 😉😉
— ORANGE ARMY (@SUNRISERSU)
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to int💜ernational cricket with a career-best 7-19!!
— KRrsnaX (@Krrishnahu)
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👏🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga* captures *7* wickets for 19 runs vs 🇿🇼 *Zimbabwe* in the 3rd *ODI* 🏏
— Rajesh (@rajp3006)
Makes a comeback to🌄 international cricket after nearly a year, achieving ꦜhis career-best ODI figures 7-19. Hats off to Wanindu Hasaranga! 🙌
— Mariam Z (@its_mariamhere)
