SL vs IND [WATCH]: Matheesha Pathirana dismisses Hardik Pandya with 151 kmph yorker in 1st T20I

In the 1st T20I of three match series between Sri Lanka and India on Saturday (July 27) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, India made an impressive score of 213/7 in their 20 overs.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal he led the match with 40 off 21 balls, showing his stroke play. Shubman Gill and made an impressive contribution with a brisk 34 off just 16 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav he strengthened the innings with a commanding 58 off 26 balls, showing his explosive batting style. Rishabh Pant provided a significant improvement with 49 balls from 33 balls, including several boundaries.

Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag again Axar Patel made important low-order contributions, with Pandya scoring 9, Parag adding 7, and Patel finishing unbeaten on 10. Despite a string of wickets falling at crucial times, the depth and purpose of the Indian batsmen ensured that they set themselves a tough target. Sri Lanka.

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Matheesha Pathirana’s memorable delivery to Hardik Pandya

One of the highlights of the innings came from Sri Lanka Matheesha Pathirana. His delivery off the 4th ball of the 17th over was a jaw-dropping inswinging yorker delivered at a scorching 151 km/h. Pandya, trying to create space by moving off his leg stump, was left stranded. The speed and movement of Pathirana’s delivery crashed off Pandya and deflected onto the stumps, resulting in a spectacular dismissal that had the crowd roaring in appreciation.

Here is the video:

Pathirana Bowled Hardik Pandya 🤯 pic.twitter.com/h0vo7bK07V

— Hemant Samar (@hemant_samar) July 27, 2024

Mathisa Pathirana dismisses Hardik Pandya for Suspicious delivery 😲#SLvsIND #INDvsSL [Shubman Gill,Dube, Rishabh Pant] pic.twitter.com/hkcsXHwgnN

– crics.com (@crix_69) July 27, 2024

Sri Lanka bowling performance

Sri Lanka’s bowlers faced a tough challenge against India’s strong batting. Dilshan Madushanka again We hate Fernando struggled, both giving valuable runs. Mahesh Theekshana and found it challenging to contain the Indian batsmen. Wanindu Hasaranga saving a lot, taking a wicket and conceding few runs. However, the highlight of Sri Lanka’s bowling effort was Pathirana’s bowling, where he claimed 4 wickets for 40 runs, proving to be the man of the match on a difficult day for the bowlers.

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