The Super 8 clash between Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup delivered an unexpected twist during the match on Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s Unfortunate Incident
In a surprising turn of events, Sri Lanka’s Dushan Hemantha was dismissed in a bizarre manner. While attempting to play a shot during Jamie Overton’s over, he inadvertently hit his own stumps with his bat. This rare occurrence left fans at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and viewers around the world in disbelief.
Match Summary
The match hinged on two performances: England’s batting and Sri Lanka’s bowling. England set a target of 147 runs but struggled to build momentum throughout their innings.
England’s Batting Performance
- Total: 146 runs for 9 wickets
- Top Performer: Phil Salt scored 62 runs off 40 balls
- Notable Contributions:
- Tom Banton fell early in the innings.
- Jos Buttler and Harry Brook were dismissed cheaply.
- Sam Curran was also unable to make a significant impact.
Despite Salt’s efforts, England struggled to recover after his dismissal, finishing with a subpar total.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Highlights
- Best Bowler: Dunith Wellalage with figures of 3 wickets for 26 runs
- Other Key Wickets: Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka
- Powerplay Performance: England managed just 37 runs for 2 in the initial overs
Sri Lanka’s Chase and Challenges
Sri Lanka began their chase but faced immediate challenges. Hemantha’s hit-wicket dismissal encapsulated the difficulties they encountered throughout the match. The home team struggled to maintain their chase, unable to effectively capitalize on their bowling dominance.
This stunning incident, where a batter dismantled his own stumps, quickly gained traction on social media, emphasizing the unpredictability of the game.
