Sri Lanka cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga’s spectacular bowling efficiency in opposition to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made some loud noises on the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. On Wednesday evening, he made an enormous contribution in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 3-wicket win within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match no. 6.
Hasaranga registered the magical figures of 4 for 20 in his 4-over spell; his best-ever within the shortest format of the sport. He bagged the Player of the Match award for his heroics however one factor that turned the speaking level was his wicket celebration, which resembled to that of Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr.
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Speaking on the most-match present, the Lankan spinner stated that he has been impressed from Brazil soccer star Neymar Jr.
“My favourite footballer is Neymar and that is his celebration which I do,” Hasaranga stated.
“Crucial situation, I got only four and got out. I am really happy. When I go play, I don’t take any pressure. That’s why I feel I got success,” Hasaranga instructed Star Sports through the post-match presentation ceremony.
Meanwhile, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer lavished reward on Hasaranga’s spell of 4/20.
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“He (Wanindu Hasaranga) bowled really well, he got off to a good start after getting my wicket. I was able to read him pretty well at the start. We had decided that we’ll play him as an off-spinner but unfortunately he bowled really good lines and lengths. He’s also very experienced and he was getting some help on this wicket. Congratulations to him,” he added.
After bowling out Kolkata for simply 128, Bangalore misplaced their first three batters in power-play. But vital knocks from Sherfane Rutherford (28), David Willey (18), Shahbaz Ahmed (27), Dinesh Karthik (14 not out) and Harshal Patel (10 not out) took RCB dwelling with 4 balls remaining.
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