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‘Aaj meri nirasha ki joi seema nahi’ – Fans go crazy as Dunith Wellalage rattles Team India with 5-fer in Asia Cup 2023
On 12 September 2023, India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the ‘Super 4’ clash of the ongoing Asia Cup in Colombo. After registering a thumping 238-run victory over Pakistan on 11 September, the Men in Blue were looking for another win. Speaking of the match, Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat.
Rohit and Shubman Gill were coming off with good form with the bat against Pakistan. Both scored fifties and put up a 121-run partnership. However, they gave another solid start to the team as the Men in Blue were on 80 runs for no loss in 11 overs. Then, Sri Lanka skipper, Dasun Shanaka brought Dunith Wellalage into the action.
Maiden Five-wicket haul for Dunith Wellalage
The left-arm spinner performed well in the first three matches as he picked up four wickets and scored vital 36 runs with the bat. So, Shanaka showed his faith once again and Wellalage proved him right with the wicket of Shubman Gill on his first delivery of the match. Gill completely missed the ball while looking for a clip to mid-on. The ball turned a bit from the middle stump and hit the off stump to dismiss the batter. Gill scored 19 runs off 25 balls. After that, On the fifth delivery of his second over, he took the wicket of Virat Kohli who scored just three runs off 12 balls.
Kohli tried to whip the ball to the leg side but it stuck a bit on the pitch. He played the shot early and managed to give a simple catch to Shanaka at short mid-wicket. Then, Rohit Sharma was also looking set after scoring another fifty for a big century but Wellage dismissed him on the first delivery of his third over. Rohit got out for 53 runs as the Lankan spinner disturbed his furniture. Then, he came back for his second spell and took the wicket of KL Rahul for 39 runs. On the last delivery of his 10th over, he took the wicket of Hardik Pandya who scored just five runs and registered his maiden fifer in ODIs. Finally, his spell ended with five wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs.
Here is how fans have reacted:
https://twitter.com/relatewithfiza/status/1701548451274883268
Yeh Kuldeep yadav Sri Lanka ko kisne dediya 😭
— Abhay 🇮🇳 (@abhayysrivastav) September 12, 2023
Sri Lanka spinners are difficult to understand..
— Mehwish (@MyWishIsUs) September 12, 2023
Wellalage you beauty!
— Mehwish (@MyWishIsUs) September 12, 2023
Wellalage 🔥🔥
— Hazrat Ali (@hazratali627) September 12, 2023
Dunith Wellalage what a bowler 🙏
Took wicket of Gill, Kohli & Rohit Sharma— Syed Irfan Ahmad (@Iam_SyedIrfan) September 12, 2023
wellalage is on weed
— anees ur rehman (@an33s) September 12, 2023
https://twitter.com/izishan7/status/1701547804374790293
Is pitch per to Pakistan 50 runs per all out ho jati 😂
— 🦁ChauhanSahab🦁 (@chauhandwarrior) September 12, 2023
Wellalage you beauty !!
— Telugu Digi (@Telugudz) September 12, 2023
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Pakistan Asia Cup loss to India intensified scrutiny, fueling rumors of discord within the squad. Imam acknowledged the psychological toll, explaining how players struggled to recover and maintain confidence in subsequent matches. This setback not only derailed their Asia Cup campaign but also affected their World Cup preparations.
Imam highlighted the immense pressure of high-stakes tournaments, where a single loss can overshadow months of effort and preparation. He described the emotional strain on the players, exacerbated by media speculation about rifts within the team. Such moments underline the mental challenges athletes face while representing their country on a global stage.
The Asia Cup defeat also revealed the importance of strong leadership and mental resilience during challenging times. Imam expressed hope that the team could learn from this experience and rebuild their confidence. He emphasized the need for unity and support within the squad to bounce back stronger.
Pakistan’s journey serves as a stark reminder of cricket’s unpredictability and the fine line between victory and defeat. The players’ emotional response reflected their dedication to the game and the weight of expectations from millions of fans.
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During his illustrious 14-year career, Ashwin achieved 537 Test wickets and delivered match-winning performances across all formats. Modi highlighted his consistency, especially his ability to perform under pressure and against world-class opposition. The prime minister praised Ashwin’s commitment, which inspired countless young players to dream big and achieve greatness.
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