Babar Azam’s poor form continues even against Sri Lanka as the swashbuckling cricketer got dismissed off youngster Dunith Wellalage’s delivery after scoring just 29 runs off 35 balls. His poor form was visible against India as well where he got dismissed after scoring 10 runs off 24 balls. Even against Bangladesh Babar could score just 17 while his standout performance came during India’s fixture against Nepal where he scored a glemaing ton. Babar’s dismissal is not a big thing but the spinner who scalped his wicket frabbed the limelight. The 20-year-old young lad, Dinuth Wellalage who scalped wickets of Virat, Rohit, Hardik, Gill & Rahul during India’s fixture added one more big wicket to his list by dismissing Babar Azam in today’s fixture.
When did Dunith Wellalage scalp Babar Azam wicket
The unexpected happened when Wellalage struck on the last ball of the 16th over after Pakistan won the toss & opted to bat first. Babar was well set on 29 & was looking to go for a big score when Wellalage beat him with a beauty and the rest was done by the keeper. Babar was stumped and had to walk back.
As soon as Babar was dismissed, he became the topic of discussion on Twitter & was roasted by netizens to a great extent.
Take a look at some of the reactions here.
Babar Azam In Asia Cup 2023:-
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He Is Lumber 1 Batsman & Also Player Of Month __#PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/8dgvcc5Dh1 — GAUTAM __ (@indiantweetrian) September 14, 2023
All that you need to about the star bowler Dunith Wellalage
20-year-old, star spinner of Sri Lanka Dunith Wellalage is grabbing the limelight because of their lethal spin attack & ability to scalp back-to-back wickets. He has finished with a spell of 5-40 in 10 overs against India by sclaping wickets of Virat, Shubman, Rohit, Rahul & Hardik. He even contributed with the willow by scoring 42 runs off 46 balls to keep Sri Lanka alive in the chase of 214 runs. But couldn’t complete the task as Sri Lanka was bowled for 172 runs in 41.3 overs. However. Wellalage stayed unbeaten & fought the battle till the end.
The youngster was termed the ‘Man of the Match’ for his outstanding knock and brilliant spell plus the catch. Despite being just 20 years old, the temperament & maturity which the youngster has shown were commendable. He rattled the Indian team’s batting order & capitalized his bowling show with a stunning show with the bat. He was brilliant in every form & one of the best performers for Sri lanka. And heading into this fixture against Pakistan he again stood up & did the job for his team by sclaping the prized wicket of Babar Azam.
Currently, Sri Lanka & Pakistan are locking horns in a rain-marred fixture, where Pakistan posted an average of 252 runs total on board in 42 overs as the fixture was reduced due to rain. Sri Lanka is currently chasing the target & needs 112 runs in 42 overs to book a spot in the Finals. Whether Pakistan bowlers hold their nerves to outclass Sri Lanka out of the tournament or the Lankan team will continue the fightback & reserve their spot in Asia Cup 2023 Finals? All questions will be answered as the fixture progresses ahead.
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