SL vs AFG : On Monday, February 19, in the second Twenty20 International match against Afghanistan, Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka claimed two wickets. His outstanding play gave the team an insurmountable 2-0 lead and helped them win the series.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s Stellar Performance against Afghanistan
The Sri Lankan captain, Wanindu Hasaranga, bowled a really impressive game against the AFG. He became the first Sri Lankan to reach 100 T20I wickets in the fastest time ever, surpassing even the legendary Lasith Malinga with two vital wickets.
Breaking Records: Wanindu Hasaranga Becomes Fastest Sri Lankan to 100 T20I Wickets
Following in the footsteps of the great Lasith Malinga, Hasaranga took two wickets to enter the exclusive group of Sri Lankan players with 100 wickets in the Twenty20 International format. It took just 63 games for Hasaranga to surpass Malinga’s record. He is currently the second-fastest player to reach 100 T20 wickets, only surpassed by Rashid Khan of Afghanistan, who did it in 53 matches. In 76 games, Malinga reached this milestone.
SL vs AFG : There have only ever been 11 players in T20I cricket history to reach 100 wickets. With 157 wickets from 122 matches, Tim Southee of New Zealand is at the top of the list.
Hasaranga’s ability to bowl was evident when he got rid of Najibullah Zadran and Karim Janat. He recorded numbers of 4-0-19-2 on Monday. In the previous encounter, Hasaranga was instrumental in Sri Lanka’s triumph in the opening game of the series, taking one wicket in addition to playing a vital innings of 67 runs.
Hasaranga scored 22 runs during the game, demonstrating his aggressiveness with the bat as well. He was unsuccessful, though, in his attempt to hit Mohammad Nabi for a six over long-on.
Hasaranga credited his variations for success in the shortest format of international cricket after the game, expressing his trust in the bowling team to defend any score above 170. There are just four games remaining before the World Cup, so he stressed the value of testing the bench while also appreciating the team’s efforts, particularly those of the openers.
Looking Ahead: Wanindu Hasaranga’s Performance and Future in the Indian Premier League
Prior to the Indian Premier League, Hasaranga’s outstanding performance has undoubtedly raised his spirits. Even though he sustained an injury prior to this series, SunRisers Hyderabad selected him for a mere Rs 1.5 crore, making him the auction’s best buy in many eyes. Hasaranga has made an incredible recovery from a hamstring strain sustained during the Lanka Premier League 2023, shining in the International League T20 and carrying on his excellent form against Afghanistan in the home series.
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