[Watch] Kusal Mendis Does An MS Dhoni To Pull Off A Sensational Runout

Sri Lanka celebrating the wicket of Adil Rashid [AP Photos]

In the ongoing World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and England, Kusal Mendis, renowned as the best wicketkeeper in the tournament, exhibited remarkable skills by executing a brilliant run-out of Adil Rashid at the non-striker's end. As England's batting struggled to recover from a series of wicket losses, the Sri Lankan bowlers maintained their dominance. Although Ben Stokes made valiant efforts to boost the score, the Sri Lankan bowlers consistently took wickets, firmly controlling the game.

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This decisive moment unfolded at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the 31.5th over of the match when England found themselves in dire straits. Unfortunately for England, their luck seemed to be in short supply as Adil Rashid fell victim to Kusal Mendis' exceptional game awareness at the non-striker's end. 

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England now stands at the brink of defeat with Mark Wood at the crease. The lower-order batsmen will need to replicate their performance against South Africa, striving to maximize their run total.

As things currently stand, England has managed to score 156 runs and been bowled out in just 34 overs. The defending champions have set a target that the Sri Lankans may attempt to chase down, and it appears to be a moment for Sri Lanka to rise up and make a statement in the 2023 World Cup.

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