The Caribbean Premier League 2024 continued to deliver exciting cricket, with the 9th game between the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the Barbados Royals being no exception.?? The match, played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, was a nail-biter that went do?wn to the wire.

Toss and decision

Barbados Royals, after winning the toss, elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict the Patriots’ batting. This decision proved to be spot-on as their bowlers shone with an exceptional display of their skills and applied pressure on the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots batting line-up picking up early wickets.

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A disastrous start for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots faced an uphill battle early on as they lost their first three wickets for just 0 runs. Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, and Andre Fletcher were all dismissed cheaply for a duck, leaving the Patriots reeling. However, the experienced duo of Mikyle Louis and Wanindu Hasaranga steadied the ship with a crucial partnership.

Louis played a responsible knock of 30 runs, while Hasaranga contributed a valuable 40 runs. Despite the efforts of Louis and Hasaranga, the Patriots’ innings was constantly disrupted by wickets. Sherfane Rutherford and Josh Clarkson added a few more runs to the total, but the Patriots were eventually outplayed for 153 runs with a loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage we?re the pick of the bowlers for the Royals, sharing 5 wickets in between them, picking up 2 wickets and 3 wickets.

A close chase by the Barbados Royals

The Barbados Royals’ chase also got off to a shaky start as they lost their first two wickets for 25 runs. Rahkeem Cornwall and Quinton de Kock were dismissed cheaply by Mayers. However, Kadeem Alleyne and Shamarh Brooks started to build an innings with a decent partnership. Alleyne sco??r?ed a valuable 30 runs, while Brooks contributed 11 runs.

Wellalage the star of bowling also shone with the bat making 39 runs, the highest runs for his franchise during the chase in this match. The all-rounder and Rovman Powell added a few more runs to the total, but the Royals’ innings was constantly disrupted by wickets. Jason Holder and Nyeem Young tried to accelerate the scoring towards the end, and their efforts didn’t go in vain. The Royals were eventually able to chase the target of 154 runs in 19.5 overs,?? wining the match by 2 wickets and a ball ??to spare.

Mayers and Anrich Nortje were the pick of the bowlers for the Patriots, picking up 2 wickets each. Wanindu Hasaranga, Veerasammy Permaul, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ryan John also m?ade valuable contributions with the ball but couldn’t defend the low score.

A thrilling finish

The match was a thrilling contest that went down to the wire. The Patriots’ batting was let down by a poor start, while the Royals’ bowling was impressive. In the end, the Patriots were able to defend their total and secure a victory by 4 runs.

The match showcased the competitive nature of the CPL, with both teams fighting hard until the very e??nd. The fans were treated to a thrilling encounter that will be remembered for a long time.

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Dunith Wellalage delivered a sensational performance in the third ODI against India, claiming a remarkable five-wicket haul that played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s historic 110-run victory. This win not only secured the series for Sri Lanka but also marked their first bilateral ODI series win over India since 1997.

Sri Lanka thrash India in the third and final ODI

In the match held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 249 runs after posting 248 for 7 in their innings. Avishka Fernando was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a well-made 96 runs. However, it was Wellalage’s bowling that stole the spotlight, as he dismantled the Indian batting lineup with figures of 5 for 27 in just 5.1 overs.

India’s chase began on a promising note with Rohit Sharma scoring a brisk 35 off 20 balls. However, the innings quickly spiraled out of control after his dismissal. Wellalage’s spell was instrumental in breaking the backbone of the Indian batting order, with the team collapsing for just 138 runs in 26.1 overs.

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Wellalage’s historic achievement

Wellalage’s five-wicket haul not only secured him the ‘Player of the Match’ award but also etched his name in the record books. He became the first player to achieve a five-wicket haul against India in ODIs on two separate occasions, showcasing his growing prowess as a key player for Sri Lanka. His performance was particularly impressive given the pressure of the match and the significance of the series.

Here’s the video:

Dunith Wellalage spins a web around India, claiming a sensational FIVE-FOR! He's now the ONLY spinner to achieve this feat TWICE in ODIs against India!

Relive the magic on our YouTube channel! //t.co/gg1mMpcHY3 #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/ME40E9VfgQ

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 8, 2024

After the match, Wellalage expressed his elation, stating, “I want to thank my skipper [Charith Asalanka], team mates and coaching staff. Everyone gave me great support and that’s why I am here.

“We adjusted to the wicket as it was turning. It was same like the first two ODIs and committed less mistakes today. The batters did a good job and then the spinners bowled well. Everyone is supporting each other and I am excited to be part of the team,” he added.

Wellalage’s outstanding five-wicket haul against India has not only secured a historic series win for Sri Lanka but has also highlighted the potential of the younger generation of cricketers in the country. As Sri Lanka celebrates this achievement, Wellalage’s performance will be remembered as a key moment in the series, setting the stage for future successes in Sri Lankan cricket.

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India took on Sri Lanka in the fourth fixture of the Super Four round at the Asia Cup 2023. The match witnessed a breathtaking display of spin wizardry as the Sri Lankan spinners wreaked havoc in the Indian camp and bundled out the Men in Blue for 213 runs. Dunith Wellalage was the star for the Islanders and showcased his extraordinary skills with the bowl, taking a brilliant fifer ??for his team. However, Wellalage prowess was not just limited to his bowling performance as he also took a sensational catch that left people in awe.

India innings

The highly anticipated match began with India winning the toss and choosing to bat. Although the Indian team started off well, they managed to post just 213 runs in 49.1 overs. Rohit Sharma led the way for his team with a well-crafted 53 runs off 48 balls, supported by KL Rahul (39). Ishan Kishan also chipped in with resilient 33 runs off 61 balls but couldn’t power India to a mas?sive to??tal.

Sri Lanka spinners wreak havoc in the Indian camp

Wellalage (5/40) and Charith Asalanka (4/18) were the chief destructors for Sri Lanka with the ball, while Maheesh Theekshana bagged the remaining scalp. It is worth mentioning that it marked the tenth instance?? in ODI history where spinners had taken all 10 wickets in an innings. Meanwhile, this was the first time that occurred against the India.

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Apart from Wellalage sensational bowling perfo??rmance, he also showcased a sensational fielding effort to dismiss Kishan that left everyone amazed.

Dunith Wellalage takes a stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan

It all happened on the second ball of the 35th over when Asalanka produced a full, tempting outside-off delivery to Kishan, enticing him to go for the big sh??ot over cover. What followed was nothing short of cricketing magic as Wellalage plucked the ball out of the sky, defying the odds and leaping into the air with both hands outstretched. The effort from Wellalage left the spectators in awe of his athletic ability and impeccable timing.

Here’s the video:

Ishan Kisan out by Charith Asalanka 
India 5th wkt down 170-5 35overs
#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/1z2t5oLYsc

— Jokes Master (@JokesMasterpk) September 12, 2023

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