SL vs aus (surveillance): Pathum nissanka loses his wicket in a rash shot against Aaron Hardy
Pathum nissanka’s volatile start to the second and final ODI against Australia came at a sudden end as he was bowled nicely Aaron Hardy. The firing took place on Friday, February 14th at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Pathum nissanka rash shot takes an early wicket in Sri Lanka
Nissanka’s wicket fell to the third ball in the fifth. Hardy delivered an angled length ball at 130kph crease width, and added a slight gag. Nissanka charged the track to cross the line so that it appears to be planning a big shot to ease the building’s pressure from the dotball. However, he was beaten at the inner edge, and the ball hit the stump. The right-handed batter had to take a long walk back to the pavilion six times after facing 20 balls.
The Nissanka wicket was a key breakthrough for Australia, looking to bounce back after losing the first ODI of the two-match series.
Here’s the video:
The first wicket to Aaron Hardy! #slvaus pic.twitter.com/c0qmkhjzi7
-cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 14, 2025
In the first game, the Sri Lankan skipper The Century of Charith Asalanka He led the hosts to a 49-run victory. Australia’s batting performance hopes for a lot and is keen to turn ahead of Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Already one of the series, Sri Lanka aims to seal off the series’ sweep. Their top orders, including Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis, aim to improve their footwork against the Australian Pacers.
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SL vs AUS: Play XI for both teams
Sri Lanka: Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusar Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Chalis Asarranka (c), Janis Riyanaj, Danis Welarage, Wainindu Helarage, Mahesh Tikshana, Ishan Malinga
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser McGurk, Stephen Smith (c), Josh Inglis (WK), Aaron Hardy, Glen Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarschwis, Adam Zampa, Tanver・Sanga
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