How Did Kane Williamson Fall Into Prabath Jayasuriya's Trap In SL Vs NZ 2nd Test?

Jayasuriya outfoxed Williamson with a beauty [Screengrab/SLC YouTube]Jayasuriya outfoxed Williamson with a beauty [Screengrab/SLC YouTube]

New Zealand's legendary batter Kane Williamson recorded a batting failure as he departed cheaply in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. Coming at three, Williamson could score only seven runs before Sri Lanka's wily spinner Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed him. 

Kane Williamson Vs Prabath Jayasuriya: Here's What Happened

The incident occurred during the 17th over of New Zealand's first innings when Williamson was trying to steady the ship for the visitors alongside night watchman Ajaz Patel. However, Jayasuriya had other ideas, as he got Williamson's prized wicket to draw the first blood for the home side. 

Jayasuriya bowled a full-length delivery from around the wicket that turned away from Kane Williamson after pitching around the off stump. As the talismanic batter played a defensive shot off his front foot, the ball took an outside edge of his bat. Dhananjaya de Silva, stationed at first slip, made no mistake, holding on to a simple catch. 

Thus, Williamson, who was expected to bail New Zealand out of trouble, perished for only seven runs, leaving his side tottering at 24 for three. Rachin Ravindra soon followed him as Nishan Peiris castled the southpaw for ten runs. 

How Did Prabath Jayasuriya Deceive Kane Williamson?

Regarded for his incredible spin-bowling attributes, Prabath Jayasuriya has been a proven performer for Sri Lanka, particularly on home soil. The wily left-arm off-spinner adopted a traditional approach to get the better of Williamson in this Test match. 

Bowling the seventh over of his spell, Jayasuriya initially bowled back-of-the-length deliveries, pushing Williamson to his back foot. His fourth and fifth deliveries were identical in terms of pace and length, as Williamson tucked them off the back foot towards the mid-on and cover, respectively. 

However, Jayasuriya pushed his length further up, drawing Williamson forward. He varied the length marginally, ensuring it wasn't over-pitched. His clever variation forced the batter to commit a mistake, leading to his dismissal.