Sri Lanka Batter Suffers Bizarre Dismissal As Bangladesh Slow To React | Cricket News

Kavisha Dilhari’s bizarre dismissal takes the internet by storm (Picture credit: Screengrab from X)

Star Sri Lanka allrounder Kavisha Dilhari was struck by cruel misfortune in one of the most shocking dismissals one would ever see, even as Bangladesh couldn’t realise the wicket before the umpires stepped in.

The drama unfolded on the very first delivery of the 20th over. Star left-arm spinner Nahida Akter bowled a slider just outside off and Dilhari went for a late cut. Instead, the batter chopped the ball to the right of the keeper and it ricocheted onto the stumps.

Broadcasters’ replays showed the wicket and the Bangladesh cricketers realised it, returning to their positions without any appeal, not even from the wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana Joty.

The umpires paused the game for a quick discussion before referring the decision to the third umpire to check for a stumping. The replay then revealed the cruel twist of fate for Dilhari.

As the ball ricocheted onto the stumps, the Sri Lanka allrounder’s leg was in the air and by the time it came down, the bails had already been dislodged. The giant screen flashed: ‘OUT’.

The Bangladesh cricketers only realised what had happened when the third umpire’s verdict appeared on the big screen, triggering a wave of celebration, while Dilhari stood frozen in disbelief.

The Sri Lanka allrounder even approached the umpire, trying to grasp what had just unfolded. Watch the video here:

Bangladesh delivered an inspiring bowling performance. What looked all set to be a challenging 270–280 target for Sri Lanka unravelled, as their lower order collapsed, losing the last six wickets for just 28 runs.

Hasini Perera, who scored a career-best 85, anchored Sri Lanka’s innings with her maiden fifty, putting together vital stands with captain Chamari Athapaththu (46) and Nilakshika Silva (37).

However, Shorna Akter stole the spotlight with a brilliant spell of 10-4-27-3. Once the partnership between Perera and Silva was broken, Sri Lanka’s lower order crumbled and Bangladesh wrapped up the innings at 202 in the penultimate over.