Wanindu Hasaranga becomes first spinner in ODIs to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls – Act Daily News

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga achieved a rare feat by changing into the primary spinner and the second bowler general in historical past to attain three consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs.
With Hasaranga’s distinctive efficiency, Sri Lanka managed to limit Ireland to a complete of 192 runs, securing their Super Six spot with a convincing 133-run victory of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match in Bulawayo on Sunday. Hasaranga’s spectacular figures within the match stood at 5 wickets for 79 runs.
In becoming a member of the esteemed firm of the legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis, Hasaranga has equalled his file of securing five-wicket hauls in three consecutive one-day matches. Hasaranga’s performances throughout these three matches showcase bowling figures of 6/24, 5/13, and 5/79, whereas Waqar achieved his feat with figures of 5/11, 5/16, and 5/52.

Coming to the match, Ireland put SL to bat first. SL scored 325 of their innings. Century from Karunaratne and knocks from Sadeera Samarawickrama (82 in 86 balls, with 4 boundaries), and Dhananjaya de Silva (42 in 35 balls, with 4 boundaries and a six) helped the one-time champions to a giant whole.
Mark Adair (4/46) and Barry McCarthy (3/56) had been among the many finest bowlers for Ireland.
In the chase of 326 runs, Ireland was by no means a risk to Sri Lanka. They had been decreased to 86/5 at one level. Harry Tector (33 in 35 balls) and Curtis Campher (39 in 31 balls) offered final hope to Ireland however their dismissals by the 20-over mark left the Men in Green on the verge of a large defeat. Ireland’s tail took the aggressive route however couldn’t survive the guile of Hasaranga who completed with 5/79. Besides that, Maheesh Theekshana additionally took 2/29.

Ireland had been bundled out for simply 192 in 31 overs.
Karunaratne earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his ton. With this consequence, Sri Lanka make it to the Super Six stage of the Qualifier whereas Ireland are out of the World Cup race. One-time champions are on the prime with three wins in three matches and a complete of six factors. On the opposite hand, Ireland is but to win a recreation, have misplaced all of their three matches. They are at fourth place.
(With ANI Inputs)