Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep

11 June 2022 11:18 pm - 8 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Sri Lanka pulled off one of the great T20I run chases, to beat Australia by 4 wickets today, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century.

Chasing 177 for a consolation win after being outplayed in the first two matches, Sri Lanka were in the doldrums at 108-6 in the 16th over of their innings in Kandy.

Shanaka then exploded with the bat to put the pressure back on Australia with Sri Lanka needing 19 runs off the last over from Kane Richardson, who buckled under the pressure. Richardson began the over with two wides and Shanaka hit him for back-to-back boundaries and followed it with a six to level the scores.

Sri Lanka's victory was sealed when Richardson sent down a third wide ball of that over, triggering celebrations at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Shanaka's unbeaten 54 came off 25 balls and included four sixes and five fours.

Earlier, Australia posted 176-5 after skipper Aaron Finch (29) won the toss and combined with David Warner (39) to give the tourists a strong start. Marcus Stoinis contributed 38 down the order, while Steve Smith scored 37 not out to help Australia post a decent total.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 8

Dimuth gamage Sunday, 12 June 2022 06:04 AM

Dasun shanaka is so gifted. Also he plays better when chamika karunaratne is partnered with him. Well done captain

Abeygunaratna Sunday, 12 June 2022 06:22 AM

Great innings Dasun, keep it going

Citizen k Sunday, 12 June 2022 08:53 AM

Well done.We need some good news.

Sunil Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:18 AM

We need real captains like Shanaka to carry forward this country. Great innings

Giriya Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:27 AM

Hope DP reads this. Captains name is " Dasun Shanaka". Not Dasun Gunathilaka or Dasun Perera. Lol

Nihal S Sunday, 12 June 2022 10:13 AM

Well done captain. We wish our team more success in the 50 overs competetion.

Dilshan Perera Sunday, 12 June 2022 10:31 AM

Awesome.. let's wish for consistency!

TONI Sunday, 12 June 2022 12:54 PM

WELL DONE SHANAKA. SCINTILLATING INNINGS TO GIVE SRI LANKANS THAT AWESOME SMILE ON THEIR FACES

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep

Comments - 8

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

AstraZeneca admits for first time its COVID vaccine can cause rare side effect

Gota fires back at Cardinal, rebuts allegations

Oil and gas exploration halted by prolonged legal dispute

Not AirAsia bidding to acquire SriLankan: Capital A CEO clarifies

Heavy taxes for public, duty free vehicles for MPs, senior officials?

Attempt to send 17 year-old-boy to London on forged documents foiled

MIRROR CRICKET

Nepal put forward strong squad on T20 World Cup return

Sri Lanka continue unbeaten streak, Netherlands push for top spot in Group B

Wasim Akram to conduct training program for national players

Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Reduced diesel price not sufficient for bus fare revision: Gemunu

BJP invites SLPP, UNP to study its election campaign

Indo-Lanka passenger ferry service to resume on May 13

Police looking for exhibitionist in Ahangama

Nepal put forward strong squad on T20 World Cup return

Sri Lanka continue unbeaten streak, Netherlands push for top spot in Group B

Wasim Akram to conduct training program for national players

Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad