[Watch] W, W - Maheesh Theekshana Rattles Jason Roy And Mendis In Quick Time In Lanka T10
Maheesh Theekshana (Source: @FanCode/X.com)
The mystery spinner from Sri Lanka, Maheesh Theekshana, who has been influential with both new and old ball, is wreaking havoc in the ongoing Lanka T10 Super League. Leading Galle Marvels, the right-armer picked up two crucial wickets in the very first over against Colombo Jaguars, sending back Jason Roy and Kamindu Mendis.
Theekshana, who is known to make it difficult for the batters with his unplayable variations, knocked the stumps of both Roy and Mendis without much fuss.
The Englishman went for the big shot early on and missed the ball completely as it crashed onto his leg stump, sending Roy on his way back to the pavilion after facing just two deliveries.
On the other hand, the new batting sensation from Sri Lanka, Kamindu, a left-hander, went for the reverse sweep and missed the ball completely, which knocked his leg stump, ending his three-ball stay at the crease.
Skipper Theekshana delivered two overs in the game and gave only fifteen runs with two wickets, causing Colombo a lot of trouble.
Marvels Chase The Target Down With Ease
Chasing an under-par total of 83 for victory after the Jaguars could only manage 82 on the board for the loss of nine wickets, as Zahoor Khan picked up four wickets including a hattrick, that derailed their innings further.
Galle's openers Niroshan Dickwella and Alex Hales made merry of the opportunity and scored 48 inside five overs before the former departed. However, Hales kept on punishing the bowlers and ensured that they reached closer to the target.
Ultimately, the Marvels finished the game with inside eight overs with 17 balls and seven wickets to spare.