In recent times there is one youngster who has caught the attention of Sri Lankan fans and he is Dunith Wellalage. The young all-rounder has delivered some remarkable performances in a brief international career which has established him as one of the brightest young cricketers around the globe. In this article, we will take a look at his top 3 performances in ODI cricket.
1. 5/40 vs India, 2023
The crafty left-arm spinner achieved his best bowling figures in ODI cricket in the 2023 Asia Cup. In a Super 4 encounter against India, Wellalage put on a bowling masterclass which troubled a star-studded Indian batting lineup. The Men in Blue opted to bat first after winning the toss and got off to a phenomenal start. However, Wellalage gave a breakthrough as soon as he was brought into the attack. The left-arm orthodox dismissed Shubman Gill and did not take much time to get rid of Virat Kohli as well. Later he added Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya’s wickets to his account to complete his 5-wicket haul.
2. 3/42 vs Australia, 2022
This was the first major bowling performance from Wellalage which created a positive impact. He scalped 3 wickets in a match where his team was defending a low target of 161 runs against a formidable opposition like Australia. He dismissed David Warner at the start of the Australian run chase and later got the better of Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell as well. Wellalage was the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the match though he could not see his team get beyond the finishing line.
3. 42* vs India, 2023
This unbeaten knock from Dunith Wellalage which he played against India in the 2023 Asia Cup displayed his batting potential. He is a capable lower middle-order batter who can provide depth to the batting order. Sri Lanka was chasing 214 runs on a tricky track where the batting order struggled but Dunith Wellalage’s stay on the crease exemplified how to bat on difficult pitches. Sri Lanka could not win the match but Wellalage’s batting effort impressed everyone.
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