On the 4th of the First test between Sri Lanka and Australia In the Galle International Stadium, he witnessed a strange and unexpected dismissal that left fans and experts in disbelief. Sri Lanka opener Dimuth KarunaratneKnown for its composure and solid technique, he experienced a rare moment of brain fading that cost him his wickt in an unusual way. Facing Todd Murphy In the fourth in the second entrances of Sri Lanka, Karunarratne badly judged a direct delivery.
Moment of Dimuth Karunaratne brain fading
Murphy delivered a ball length to the outskirts of the stump, with a slight drift to the batter. Karunarratne, waiting for the ball to move away, decided with indifference to the arms. However, the ball challenged its expectations, sliding directly with the arm. For Karunarratne’s horror, he crashed into his stump, sending the bonds flying. Sri Lanka’s captain was fired by a duck, having faced only four balls. Murphy was ecstatic, celebrating the crucial advance when Australia eliminated both Sri Lanka openers in rapid succession.
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Australia applies monitoring with command
After publishing a large total of first declared entries of 654/6, Australia dominated with the ball, wrapping Sri Lanka for only 165. With a discouraging deficit of 489 races, Sri Lanka was asked to continue. Facing a relentless pressure of Australian bowling players, Sri Lanka stumbled at 75/3 Shortly after lunch, on their second tickets, even following 414 races.
While the wickts fell around them, an experienced dough Angelo Mathews It showed resistance, maintained firm in the fold. He remained undefeated with 34 of 41 balls, reaching five limits to keep alive the weak hopes of Sri Lanka. However, with three WICKETS in the early and dark clouds that threaten the rain, the path of Sri Lanka to save the game seemed increasingly gloomy. With Sri Lanka following significantly and the possibility that the rain is coming, it will not carry anything less than a miracle for the hosts to change the game.