Wanindu Hasaranga equals Waqar Younis's record
- By Web Desk -
- Jun 26, 2023
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga equalled former Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis’ bowling record in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 qualifier fixture against Ireland.
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Wanindu Hasaranga became the second bowler to bag three consecutive five-wicket hauls in international cricket. He achieved the milestone with figures of 5-79 in the resounding 133-run win over Ireland.
It is pertinent to mention that the spinner returned with figures of 6-24 and 5-13 against the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Waqar Younis held the record for 33 years. The pacer returned with figures of 5/11 and 5/16 against New Zealand, and 5/52 against the West Indies.
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Dasun Shanaka’s side scored 325 in their 49.5 over. Opener Dimuth Karunaratne was the star performer with the bat as he scored a century.
He scored eight boundaries on his way to run-a-ball 103.
Sadeera Samarawickrama chipped in with a half-century. He scored 86-ball 82 with four boundaries to his name.
As far as Ireland’s bowling was concerned, pacer Mark Adair bagged four wickets.
Ireland put on a futile batting performance as the team got dismissed for 192 in 31 overs. Curtis Campher and Harry Tector made 39 and 33 respectively.
Apart from Wanind Hasaranga, spinner Maheesh Theekshana bagged two wickets.