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[Watch] Hardik Pandya Cleans Up Sri Lanka For 50 With Final Two Wickets

image-lmnehx2bIndian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya (X.com)

In a gripping display of bowling mastery, the cricket world witnessed a remarkable collapse as Sri Lanka's batting lineup crumbled, leaving them at a mere 50 runs in a crucial clash against India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo. The stunning performance unfolded in an over that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come.

With India winning the toss and opting to field first, it was already a challenging task for Sri Lanka to set a competitive total on the board. However, what transpired was beyond anyone's expectations.

The moment that sent shockwaves through the stadium occurred when the versatile Hardik Pandya, known for his ability to break partnerships, was brought back into the attack. Bowling from over the wicket, Pandya had a plan in mind. 

He delivered a full ball just outside off, tempting Madushan, the Sri Lankan batter, to drive. It was a trap set with precision, and Madushan fell right into it. As he stretched for a drive, his bat made contact with the ball, producing an agonizingly sweet outside edge.

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The ball soared through the air, and it seemed like a mere formality as it headed straight to first slip. The anticipation in the stadium reached a crescendo as Virat Kohli, first slip fielder, extended his hands. In a moment that felt like an eternity, Kohli clutched the ball securely, sealing the fate of Madushan.

Then, bowling from over the wicket, Pandya had a well-thought-out plan up his sleeve. He unleashed a back-of-the-length delivery just outside off, tempting Pathirana, the Sri Lankan batter, into an aerial punch towards backward point, where Ishan Kishan was positioned. As he hopped to execute the drive, his bat made contact with the ball, resulting in a heart-wrenching outside edge. The ball soared through the air, spelling doom for Sri Lanka's hopes of building a competitive total.


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As the scoreboard updated to reveal that Sri Lanka had been folded out for a mere 50 runs, disbelief filled the air. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, this was certainly not the outcome any team desires. It was a stark reminder of the unpredictability and drama that cricket, especially in the T20 format, can deliver.

Pandya's incredible spell yielded him three crucial wickets, and he was undoubtedly the architect of Sri Lanka's downfall. India now needed just 51 runs to claim victory, and the crown of being the kings of Asia seemed well within their grasp.