The Asia Cup Super Fours fixture between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai noticed an early second of brilliance that left followers and gamers alike stunned. As India’s Shubman Gill walked to the crease, Sri Lanka’s spinner Maheesh Theekshana produced a spectacular caught-and-bowled dismissal.Theekshana delivered a fullish ball that wasn’t fairly within the driving zone.
Gill went for a assured drive and made stable contact, however the ball headed towards Theekshana, who reacted immediately. The spinner dived throughout and clutched the ball with each palms, leaving Gill frozen in disbelief earlier than he started his stroll again. The dismissal, which implies Gill might amass solely 4 runs off three balls, showcased distinctive reflexes and timing from the Sri Lankan bowler.Click right here to observe the complete videoSri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka had received the toss and opted to discipline first in opposition to India. Speaking on the toss, Asalanka mentioned, “We are going to bowl first. We know that we can’t qualify for the final, but it is still an important game for us. It is a good pitch, and we want to restrict them to 170-175. They have been doing really well, especially our openers. We have one change – Janith Liyange comes in for Chamika Karunaratne.”India, having already secured a spot within the Asia Cup remaining in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday, appeared to keep up their momentum. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav remarked, “Just continue doing what we have been doing. We were actually looking to bat first. Good atmosphere, good game, and we are looking forward to it. It is part of the game (dropped catches). We have two changes – Bumrah and Dube are out, Arshdeep and Harshit come in.”While India’s batting has been led by Abhishek Sharma and their bowling strengthened by Kuldeep Yadav, fielding lapses, 12 dropped catches to this point, stay a priority. Sri Lanka, unbeaten within the group stage however eradicated within the Super Fours, had been keen to finish their marketing campaign on a optimistic word, making moments like Theekshana’s blinder much more important.Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan ThusharaIndia (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.