“Hasaranga’s Record-Breaking Feat: Fifth-Best Men’s ODI Bowling Figures Stun Cricketing World!”

Wanindu Hasaranga’s Spectacular Return: 7/19 Against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka’s spin maestro, Wanindu Hasaranga, made a stunning comeback to international cricket, producing a remarkable bowling performance in the rain-affected third ODI against Zimbabwe. In the reduced 27-over match, Hasaranga mesmerized with his spin, claiming 7 wickets for just 19 runs.

Match Highlights:

• Hasaranga entered the game in the ninth over and immediately made an impact by dismissing Takudzwanashe Kaitano with the final ball of his first over.
• The spinner continued his dominance, taking three more wickets in his next two overs, capitalizing on Zimbabwe’s struggle to read his googly.
• Zimbabwe, facing Hasaranga’s spin onslaught, managed to post only 96 runs in their innings.

Historical Bowling Figures:

• Wanindu Hasaranga’s phenomenal figures of 7/19 mark the second-best bowling performance by a Sri Lankan bowler in ODIs.
• The best-ever figures by a Sri Lankan bowler still belong to Chaminda Vaas, who claimed 8/19 against Zimbabwe in 2001.
• Globally, Hasaranga’s figures are among the top five best in men’s ODIs, showcasing his exceptional talent.

Best Bowling Figures in Men’s ODIs:

1. Chaminda Vaas (SL): 8/19 vs Zimbabwe, 2001
2. Shahid Afridi (PAK): 7/12 vs West Indies, 2013
3. Glenn McGrath (AUS): 7/15 vs Namibia, 2003
4. Rashid Khan (AFG): 7/18 vs West Indies, 2017
5. Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): 7/19 vs Zimbabwe, 2024

World Cup Record:

• While Wanindu Hasaranga’s performance is exceptional, Glenn McGrath’s 7/15 remains the best figures in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Upcoming Matches:

• Following this ODI encounter, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are set to engage in a three-match T20I series starting on January 14 in Colombo.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s stellar bowling display has once again highlighted his prowess as a spin sensation and is sure to be a talking point in the cricketing world.