Hasaranga debut hat-trick limits Zimbabwe to 155

Wanidu Hasaranga becomes the only third bowler to take a hat-trick on debut, joining the likes of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam.

The 19-year old, who is now the youngest to reach the milestone is also the fifth Sri Lanka bowler to do so in an International match. Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Farveez Maharoof, Thisara Perera are the other Sri Lanka bowlers to take a hat-trick in the 50-overs format.

The legbreak bowler first bowled Malcolm Waller followed by a leg-before of Donald Tiripano. Meanwhile, he claimed his third by knocking off Tendai Chatara’s bails as the Zimbabwe side was bundled out for mere 155 runs.

Hasaranga’s bowling backed up the effort by left-arm wrist spinner Lakshan Sandakan who ran through the Zimbabwe batting line up taking four wickets for 52, his career best bowling figures in one-day international cricket