Wanindu Hasaranga becomes first spinner in ODIs to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga accomplished an extraordinary feat by becoming the first spinner and the second bowler overall in history to achieve three consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs.
With Hasaranga’s exceptional performance, Sri Lanka managed to restrict Ireland to a total of 192 runs, securing their Super Six spot with a resounding 133-run victory in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match in Bulawayo on Sunday. Hasaranga’s impressive figures in the match stood at 5 wickets for 79 runs.
In joining the esteemed company of the legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis, Hasaranga has equalled his record of securing five-wicket hauls in three consecutive one-day matches. Hasaranga’s performances across these three matches showcase bowling figures of 6/24, 5/13, and 5/79, while Waqar achieved his feat with figures of 5/11, 5/16, and 5/52.

Coming to the match, Ireland put SL to bat first. SL scored 325 in their innings. Century from Karunaratne and knocks from Sadeera Samarawickrama (82 in 86 balls, with four boundaries), and Dhananjaya de Silva (42 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and a six) helped the one-time champions to a big total.
Mark Adair (4/46) and Barry McCarthy (3/56) were among the best bowlers for Ireland.
In the chase of 326 runs, Ireland was never a threat to Sri Lanka. They were reduced to 86/5 at one point. Harry Tector (33 in 35 balls) and Curtis Campher (39 in 31 balls) provided last hope to Ireland but their dismissals by the 20-over mark left the Men in Green on the verge of a massive defeat. Ireland’s tail took the aggressive route but could not survive the guile of Hasaranga who finished with 5/79. Besides that, Maheesh Theekshana also took 2/29.

Ireland were bundled out for just 192 in 31 overs.
Karunaratne earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his ton. With this result, Sri Lanka make it to the Super Six stage of the Qualifier while Ireland are out of the World Cup race. One-time champions are at the top with three wins in three matches and a total of six points. On the other hand, Ireland is yet to win a game, have lost all of their three matches. They are at fourth position.
(With ANI Inputs)