Earlier in the match, Yasir Shah became the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests when he picked up Angelo Mathews for a duck. He went past Abdul Qadir in the process.
Yasir Shah was impressive in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka. (Source: AP)
Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah, who is making a comeback after an extended hiatus, produced perhaps the perfect leg-spinner’s ball. Many believe that his ball, that pitched outside the leg stump and turned to kiss the off stump, could well be a new candidate for the ‘Ball of the Century’. The batter at the receiving end was Kusal Mendis and there was absolutely nothing he could have done to change his fate.
The ‘Ball of the Century’ was delivered by the late Shane Warne and this ball from Shah certainly evoked a lot of memories. As soon as Shah knocked over the stumps, the commentators started their comparison with the ball that was bowled by Warne to Mike Gatting during the first Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1993.
WATCH:
Here is Shane Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’:
This wicket, however, did nothing to save Pakistan blushes on Day 3 as Sri Lanka dominated with a lead in excess of 300 runs. While Shah picked up three wickets, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz claimed five wickets. However, half-centuries from Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal and Mendis took Sri Lanka over 300. At stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka reached 329/9 with a lead of 333 runs. On day 4, Pakistan managed to knock over Sri Lanka for 337 runs. Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 94.
Earlier in the match, Yasir Shah became the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests when he picked up Angelo Mathews for a duck. He went past Abdul Qadir in the process.
On a pitch that is offering assistance to the spinners, Sri Lanka would fancy bagging a win. Their spinners are in form and barring Babar Azam, none of the other Pakistan batters looked at ease in the first innings.
Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Sports News Click Here
For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News.
Denial of responsibility! NewsAzi is an automatic aggregator around the global media. All the content are available free on Internet. We have just arranged it in one platform for educational purpose only. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to publish your materials on our website, please contact us by email – [email protected]. The content will be deleted within 24 hours.
