The AUS vs SL at ODI World Cup 2023 has taken an interesting turn as fans got a chance to witness some drama unfold on the field of Lucknow. Wait, by drama, we didn’t mean any on-field spat or argument. The drama here refers to Australian pacer Mitchell Starc’s ‘Mankad warning’ issued to Kusul Perera which grabbed the limelight of fans.
Why did Mitchell Starc issue a ‘Mankad warning’ to Kusul Perera?
As the match began the spotlight was on the intriguing confrontation between Australia’s pacer Mitchell Starc & Sri Lanka’s opener Kusul Perera. Starc who is known for his on-point bowling tactics added a dramatic twist to the fixture. During his run-up he suddenly pulled away from the delivery stride, aiming to signal Kusal Perera for leaving his crease early.
Though it was a sift warning from Mitchell Starc & not an actual Mankad dismissal, it was enough to add a pinch of spice to the ongoing fixture. The act reignited the ongoing debate about the ethics of Mankading in International cricket.
AUS vs SL Live Updates: Rain stops play at Ekana Stadium
Before the intriguing showdown unfolded at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, the toss was won by Sri Lanka & they opted to bat first. Sri Lankan openers Patthum Nissanka & Kusul Perera stayed true to their name & smashed a blistering 125-run stand for the first wicket within 22 overs. But then came Cummisn into the attack who dismissed the duo reducing Sri Lanka to 157-2 in 26.2 overs. After their dismissals, none of the middle & lower-order batters could actually face the wrath of Zampa & Starc. They scalped wicket after wicket with Lankan batters walking back to the hut for single-digit scores. As a result, Australia was successful in wrapping Sri Lanka’s innings at 209-10 in 44 overs.
In reply, Australia began their run-chase on a stable note with Marsh & Warner opening the innings for them. But abrupt rains resulted in the stoppage of the fixture with Australia’s scoreboard reading 15-0 after one over. Fans eagerly await the stoppage of rain so that fierce action-packed cricket can resume on the field of Ekana Stadium Lucknow.
ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table
Having a glimpse of the Cricket World Cup Points Table is always a good idea. Both Australia & Sri Lanka are lagging at the bottom of the table with two losses each. They need to win their every fixture if they fancy the chance of qualifying for the knockout stage. On the other hand, India and New Zealand had stormed ahead with three consecutive wins, sitting comfortably atop the table. India is enjoying the top spot with a high Net Rate while New Zealand is in the second position due to a low net rate.
Talking about Mitchell Starc’s mankad warning to Perera, the prolific pacer had a chance of dismissing Sri Lanka’s Captain for leaving the non-strikers end before the ball was bowled. But he chooses to warn Perera through the Mankad action instead of actually doing it. This reflects Starc’s sportsman spirit & understanding of the dynamics of a high-octane World Cup fixture.
Whether Australia will win this clash by chasing the target or Sri Lankan bowlers will showcase the magic of spin all your questions will be answered after the resumption of play.
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