Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out: The second match of the three-match ODI series will be played between India and Sri Lanka today i.e. on Sunday, August 4. Before this match, Sri Lanka has suffered a big setback. Actually, the team’s star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the series. Hasaranga’s exit can prove to be a big problem for Sri Lanka. Jeffrey Vandersay has been included in the squad in place of Hasaranga.
Let us tell you that Hasaranga has been out of the remaining two matches of the ODI series due to injury in his left hamstring. Sri Lanka Cricket Board gave an update regarding Hasaranga’s injury through social media.
It was written by the board, “Wanindu Hasaranga will not be able to play the remaining matches of the ODI series, because the player has suffered an injury in his left hamstring. During the first ODI, he felt pain in his left hamstring while bowling the last ball of his 10th over.” “After this the injury was confirmed by the player’s MRI.”
The performance in the first ODI was excellent
Hasaranga had contributed with both ball and bat in the first ODI. Batting first, he scored 24 runs in 35 balls with the help of 1 four and 2 sixes. Then while bowling he took 3 wickets in 10 overs. During this period he had spent runs at an economy of 5.80.
The first match was tied
It is noteworthy that the first ODI played between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie. Batting first in the match, Sri Lanka had put 230 runs on the board for 8 wickets in 50 overs. Dunith Vellalaghe played the biggest innings for the team, scoring 67 runs in 65 balls with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Then while chasing the target, Team India could reach only the score of 230 runs. The Indian team was all out for 230 runs in 47.5 overs. During this period, Rohit Sharma played the biggest innings for India, scoring 58 runs in 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 3 sixes.