Others go between Sri Lanka and Australia At the Ropic Stadium in Colomb, he will be remembered for a moment of glow that turned the game on his head.
Glenn MaxwellAustralian explosive comprehensive, has become a victim of a sensational delivery of young Spinner Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellagewhile visitors crashed to a humiliating defeat of 174 running. The match not only emphasized the dominance of Sri Lanka, but also showed the appearance of a new spin sensation in Wellage.
Peach Dunith Wellalagea shipping to Glenn Maxwell’s stumps
The release of Maxwell was the most important moment of the match. On the fifth ball of 17, Wellalage at first glance made a complete delivery that seemed harmless. Maxwell, known for his aggressive shot, stepped forward, but the ball had other plans. She turned sharply from his right back, beat his outer edge and collapsed into the extraordinary path. Maxwell could only watch in disbelief as he went back to Pavilion because of just one three ball victory.
This Wickket left Australia to 83-6, effectively ending any hope of a successful chase. Maxwell’s dismissal testified to Wellage’s skill and control, because the young Spinner surpassed one of the most dangerous blows in the world crisis.
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What a ball!
Welllage raises his second and Maxwell is on the way #Slvaus pic.twitter.com/p0xgiajz1j
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Also read: SL VS AUS: Sri Lanka Crush Australia in 2.
Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka: Architects of Win Sri Lanka
Earlier that day, hitting Sri Lanka laid the basis for its comprehensive victory. After losing Nisanka Pathum early, Kusal Mendis and Nishan Madushka It was connected together with a 98 racing partnership for another Wickket. Madushka scored 51 out of 74 balls before fell on an Australian attack.
Mendis, however, continued his sublime form, reaching a well -deserved century. His 101 115 balls excluded, including 11 borders, was a master of controlled aggression. Skipper Charith Asalanka It ensured the perfect foil, remaining undefeated to 78 of 66 balls. Their 94-partnership partnerships ensured that Sri Lanka published a total of 281-4 in her 50 additions.
Australian kicks of blows: the story of the misery
Chasing a target of 282, the Australian inings never got in importance. The top row crashed under pressure, with Matthew Short (2), Travis Head (18), i Jake Fraser-McGurk (9) Fall early. Skipper Steve Smith and the blower Josh Inglis They tried to accommodate a 46-ranked ship with a partnership, but their efforts were in vain. Inglis was fired for 22 years, while Smith fell in 29 years.
The middle and lower order provided a small resistance. Aaron Hardie (0) and Maxwell (1) were discharged in fast succession and the reodes followed the suit. Australia was thrown out for a bunch of 107 in only 24.2 additions, which in recent years has been marked by one of their most focused appearances.
Sri Lanka Spin Trio: Nightmare for Australia
Welllage was the star of the show, ended with 4-18 figures in her six accessories. Its ability to extract and bounce on the field that favored Spinnere was commendable. He supported well Asith Fernando and Waninund Hasarangwho picked up three shots. The trio combined for dismantling the lines to hit Australia, showing the depth of Sri Lanka in Spin bowling.
The dominant performance of Sri Lanka in the second game has sealed the victory of the 2-0 series, which marked a significant achievement for the team. The appearance of wells as a winner and a consistent performance of Mendis and Asalanka are well struggled by the future of the crislette in Sri Lanka.
For Australia, the series was an invitation to wake up. Their inability to deal with spins and lack of partnerships in the middle order have exposed great weaknesses that need to be resolved before their next task that is ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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