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World Cup Qualifier: Wanindu Hasaranga Becomes Only Second Bowler In ODI History With A Rare Feat

image-ljcffqcsSri Lankan team celebrates after dismissing Paul Stirling (ICC Twitter)

Sri Lankan spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga single-handedly demolished Ireland and guided his nation to a stunning 133-run win in Match 15 of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 played at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday.


Hasaranga's masterclass spells doom for Ireland

Hasaranga's exceptional performance secured Sri Lanka's qualification for the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup which is set to take place in India later this year.

The star-spinner’s bamboozling five-wicket haul proved to be the decisive blow that shattered Ireland's dreams of World Cup glory. The Men in Green needed a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive in Zimbabwe, but the Sri Lankan spin maestro had other plans.

Rewriting history books, Hasaranga became only the second bowler in ODI history to achieve the remarkable feat of three consecutive five-wicket hauls after Pakistan’s legendary pacer Waqar Younis, who accomplished the same feat back in 1990.

With match-winning figures of 5/79, Hasaranga's performance displayed his talent, even though it ranked as the second-most expensive five-wicket haul by a bowler. England's Adil Rashid holds the record for the most expensive figures in this regard.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's commanding victory not only secured their place in the Super Six stage of the 2023 World Cup but also propelled Scotland and Oman, who advanced alongside Sri Lanka from Group B, to join the marquee event.

Hasaranga's exceptional form in the World Cup qualifiers has been a sight to behold, with the 25-year-old accumulating an impressive tally of 16 wickets in just three matches in Zimbabwe. His stellar performances have undoubtedly solidified his position as a vital asset for the Sri Lankan team.

As Sri Lanka celebrates their qualification for the ICC World Cup 2023, fans and pundits alike eagerly await the spectacle that awaits in India. With Hasaranga's extraordinary display of spin bowling, Sri Lanka's hopes for a successful campaign in the tournament have undoubtedly soared, given the fact that pitches in India are conducive for spin bowling.