Watch - Kusal Mendis Pouches A Screamer At Slip Cordon
Published - 24 Oct 2019, 07:52 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:25 AM
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Of late, we are witnessing players displaying high-quality skills in every section of the game. Be it with the bat or the ball or with the fielding, the individuals out there is making it look so professional in the middle. In the latest, Kusal Mendis stunned one and all with a brilliant catch in the slip cordon to dismiss Australia’s, Jason Sangha.
It was in the 5th over of the game when Kasun Rajitha was hitting the right line and lengths. He already rattled the stumps of Chris Lynn and was delivering those unplayable deliveries. Despite that, Jason Sangha went for a booming drive, which caught the edge of his willow.
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In a blink of an eye, the ball went to hands of Kusal Mendia, who did an outstanding work by leaping up in the year. The crowd was in awe while commentators were searching for the words to praise him. It certainly made Sri Lanka dominate things in the middle.
However, the young opener Harry Nielson stood like a warrior in the middle to give his side a thrilling victory. His brilliant 79 helped Australia to stay in the hunt. Apart from him, none of the batsmen looked like dealing the Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Read More: Watch – Kusal Mendis Pouches A Screamer At Slip Cordon
Despite the second-best score of Australia being 13 runs, Neilson’s massive contribution helped Australia seal a victory in the penultimate ball of the final over. Kasun Rajitha and Lakshan Sandakan were the star bowlers with 3 wickets each. Earlier, Oshada Fernando scored 38 for Sri Lanka.
The knocks from Wanindu Hasaranga down the order helped Sri Lanka to post 131 runs on the board. It was expected that Australia would chase down the tally with ease but the lovely display of bowling from Sri Lanka made it tough for Australia.
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Here is the video:
Kusal Mendis with a screamer at slip!
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