Fans hails Dunith Wellalage as dismentals Indian Batting, India Vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023.
Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage showcased his exceptional skills with the ball during the Super Four clash of the 2023 Asia Cup against India, which took place at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.
Wellalage emerged as the game-changer, significantly denting India’s prospects of amassing a formidable total. His mesmerizing performance commenced with a sensational first delivery that dismissed Shubman Gill, sending his stumps crashing down.
Continuing his relentless assault on India’s top-order, the cunning spinner swiftly dispatched the prolific duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in quick succession. Dunith Wellalage’s mastery over the art of spin was further demonstrated as he claimed the scalps of KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya, ultimately concluding with impressive figures of 5 for 40. This remarkable achievement etched his name in history, as he became the youngest Sri Lankan cricketer to secure a five-wicket haul in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
The cricketing world was abuzz with praise for the 20-year-old prodigy, and fans flooded social media platforms with their heartfelt admiration. Here are some of the most noteworthy reactions: