Match-fixing in Abu Dhabi T10 League? Dasun Shanaka concedes 30 runs off 3 balls, bowls 4 no-balls
Published - 26 Nov 2024, 10:59 AM
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Former Sri Lanka captain and all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is facing match-fixing allegations following his performance in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League. Dasun Shanaka conceded 30 runs off just 3 balls during the match between Delhi Bulls and Bangla Tigers, and this incident surprised everyone.
The Abu Dhabi T10 League is popular among cricket fans in the UAE, featuring matches with just 10 overs per side. However, recent concerns about potential spot-fixing have put the tournament under scrutiny. The International Cricket Council (ICC) should oversee the league to ensure fairness and credibility.
Dasun Shanaka Bashed for 30 Runs in 3 Balls in Abu Dhabi T10 League
Shanaka came to bowl the second-last over of the Delhi Bulls' innings. The medium pacer bowled four no-balls and gave away 30 runs in just three deliveries, including five fours and a maximum. However, he conceded only three singles from the next three balls, finishing the over with 33 runs.
Shanaka was smashed for four on the first ball. He bowled consecutive no-balls that Nikhil Chowdhury hit for fours. Shanaka conceded four and six on the second and third balls, respectively. He bowled a no-ball on the fourth ball, followed by another no-ball on the fifth, which resulted in four more runs.
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In Abu Dhabi T10 League
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 25, 2024
Dasun Shanaka conceded 30 runs in his first 3 balls 😯 pic.twitter.com/8asZIJ9Gir
Former Sri Lankan Skipper Scored 33 Runs with the Bat During the Chase
Nikhil Choudhary remained unbeaten on 47 runs off 16 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Shadab Khan added an unbeaten 10 runs off 10 balls as Delhi Bulls finished with 123 runs in 10 overs. David Payne was the pick of the bowlers for Bangla Tigers, taking two wickets for eight runs in two overs.
In response, Dasun Shanaka, who struggled with the ball, scored a quick 33 runs from 14 balls, including two boundaries and three sixes. The Bangla Tigers reached the target in 9.4 overs with seven wickets in hand. Liam Livingstone was the star performer with 50 runs off 15 balls during the run chase.
Dasun Shanaka Last Played for Sri Lanka in T20I Match vs India in July 2024
Dasun Shanaka was a crucial figure in international cricket and also led the national cricket team. He has played six Test matches and scored 140 runs at an average of 14.0, with a highest score of 66 runs. The medium pacer has taken 13 wickets at an average of 33.15, with best bowling figures of 3/46.
He is known for his explosive batting and finishing abilities in pressure situations, especially in white-ball formats. Shanaka has scored 1,299 runs in 71 ODIs and has taken 27 wickets. In T20Is, Shanaka has scored 1,456 runs in 102 matches at an average of 19.68 and a strike rate of 120.55 while taking 33 wickets.
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