West Indies fell short against Sri Lanka's spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in a rain-reduced game as Sri Lanka took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 189 before Sri Lanka didn't break sweat much to chase it down.
Dunith Wellalage returned figures of 3/9 in his four overs and made an impact straightaway on his T20I debut. The left-arm orthodox bowler accounted for Brandon King, wicketkeeper-batter Andre Fletcher and Roston Chase.
Sri Lanka were shot out for just 75 runs in their T20 World Cup opener against South Africa in New York. After the match, Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana called out the gruelling scheduling of his team and how it has been unfair to them compared to other teams.
Maheesh Theekshana, batting at no.9, scored a crucial 38* runs off 91 balls, and added 43 runs for the last wicket with Dilshan Madushanka. Theekshana's unbeaten knock helped him register a major milestone in ODI World Cup history as well.
Sri Lanka's star mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the upcoming summit clash of the ongoing Asia Cup versus India, slated to be played on Sunday, September 17. The Dasun Shanaka-led side will miss Theekshana's absence badly.
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana showed immense courage to get through his nine-over spell in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match against Pakistan. Theekshana bowled his heart out despite pulling his hamstring but remained unlucky as far as taking a wicket was concerned.
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