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[WATCH] Angelo Mathews Athletic Throw Leads To Joe Root's Disastrous Runout

image-lo6zmaksJoe Root run-out [AP Photos]

Sri Lanka exhibited commendable form in the 25th match of the 2023 World Cup held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, but it was England that won the match and chose to bat. Sri Lanka, eager to secure a victory after losing three matches and winning only one, kicked off the game by capturing an early wicket. Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka provided the first breakthrough, dismissing England opener Dawid Malan. 


The second wicket for Sri Lanka fell in the 10th over, as the English batters began making errors on the field after a promising start. Angelo Mathews' agile fielding played a crucial role in ensuring Kusal Mendis had the opportunity to break the stumps.

Watch - Joe Root Run-out



Sri Lanka was gradually regaining control of the game, and one more wicket at this point would have put England in a precarious position. Joe Root, who had scored a mere 3 runs off 10 balls, was dismissed, run out by Maheesh Theekshana. The mix-up on the last ball of an over led to Root's untimely exit, leaving England in a tricky situation.

As of the latest update, England found themselves at 66 for 2 after 12 overs, reflecting the competitive nature of this World Cup encounter.