in the year 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies The leg-spinner at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (October 20). Wanindu Hasaranga showed his brilliance turning the match in favor of Sri Lanka. West Indies got off to a cautious start after opting to bat with the openers first Brandon King and Alik Atanaz adding 41 runs for the first wicket. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka‘s decision to include Hasaranga in the attack gave immediate results. The leg-spinner broke loose, taking both wickets in short order, setting the stage for the home side’s dominant performance.
Vanindu Hasaranga’s fury started after Brandon King was sacked
In his first job, Hassaranga fired King at an important moment. Known for his aggressive batting, King tried to put pressure on the bowler with a slog sweep. However, a deft delivery by Hasaranga, tossed around and the middle stump spun sharply to King. The West Indies opener misjudged the trajectory and left a gap between his bat and his pad, allowing the ball to sneak through and split the stumps. With a passionate fist pump, Hasaranga’s animated celebration reflected the importance of the leap in what was becoming a high-voltage encounter.
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Hitting the fence 💥
The Lankan spinner barely pierces Brendon King’s defence#SonySportsNetwork #SLvWI pic.twitter.com/zxlmfUZkOp
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Shefane Rutherford and Roston Chase lead West Indies’ recovery against Sri Lanka
After King’s dismissal, West Indies found themselves at 34/1 in the 8th over, putting pressure on the middle order. Alik Atanaz and Shai Umid Both fell early, leaving the team in dire straits at 54/3 in the 13th over, unable to stabilize the innings. The spin duo of Hasaranga and Asalanka made good use of the conditions, picking up major wickets each.
Keacy Carty He tried to anchor the innings with a patient knock of 37 off 58 balls, but his departure on 26 was caught by Wellalage off Asalanka, leaving the West Indies at 100/4 and requiring a significant partnership. Shefane Rutherford then hit a decisive 74* off 82 balls, accelerating the scoring rate with a mix of aggressive runs between the boundaries and the wickets. supported by Roston ChaseThe two, who played freely in 33 off 33 balls, helped West Indies rebuild and reach 185/4 before a rain halt in the 39th over. The partnership between Rutherford and Chase brought much-needed stability to the innings with a stand of 85 ensuring West Indies remained in a strong position despite earlier setbacks.
