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[Watch] Delight For Samson's RR As Hasaranga Rattles NZ Batter With A Ripper

Abhinav Tyagi

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The second T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is underway at the Bay Oval in New Zealand. The visitors won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first. The Kiwis lost an early wicket but then Tim Robinson and Mark Chapman got off to a brilliant start as they stitched a 69-runs stand for the 2nd wicket.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka had to rely on a star bowler Wanindu Hasaranga, who provided the crucial breakthrough. On the first ball of the 10th over, Robinson belted Hasaranga for a six. Meanwhile, the ex-RCB spinner had the last laugh as he got rid of the right-hand batter with a ripper on the very next ball. 

Hasaranga bowled a brilliant googly that went through Robinson's bat and pad and rattled his middle stump. Eventually, the Kiwi had to return to the dressing room with a score of 41 (34). 

Hasaranga Nominated For ICC ODI Player Of The Year Award

Hasaranga has had a brilliant year with the ball as he is the 3rd leading wicket-taker in 2024 in T20Is with 38 wickets in 20 matches. Not just T20Is, but Hasaranga has also shone in ODIs and has been nominated for ICC ODI player of the year award. 

The Sri Lanka star spinner will be playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 as the inaugural champions roped in him for 5. 25 crores. Talking about the ongoing match, then New Zealand are 121/3 after 14 overs and Hasaranga has already taken two wickets.