[Watch] Afghanistan take a brilliant review to dismiss Dimuth Karunaratne in AFG vs SL 2023 World Cup clash
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi took a brilliant review to dismiss Sri Lanka's opener Dimuth Karunaratne in the 2023 World Cup match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Monday, October 30.
The dismissal took place in the sixth over of Sri Lanka's innings. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled a full-length ball that swung in towards the leg stump.
Karunaratne fell over in his stance as he attempted a flick but missed it completely. The ball hit the front pad and replays showed that the bat wasn't involved. The ball tracking technology showed that the ball would’ve crashed onto the leg stumps.
Watch the video of the dismissal below:
Karunaratne departed for 15 runs off 21 balls as Lanka lost their first wicket for 22, failing to make an impact on his 2023 World Cup debut.
Surprisingly, the 35-year-old was retained for the marquee ICC tournament despite managing just 53 runs in four games at the 2023 Asia Cup. However, he had amassed 369 runs in seven games during the ICC World Cup qualifier earlier this year.
Follow the AFG vs SL 2023 World Cup live score updates here.
Afghanistan must beat Sri Lanka to stay alive in 2023 World Cup semifinal race
Afghanistan must beat Sri Lanka to stay alive in the race for a spot in the 2023 World Cup semifinals. They are seventh in the points table with two wins in five games.
The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side defeated England by 69 runs thanks to incredible bowling performances from Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The duo took three wickets apiece after posting 284. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil smashed half-centuries in the contest.
Afghanistan then chased down 283 against Pakistan as the top three batters smashed half-centuries while the skipper remained unbeaten on 48. Left-arm spinner Noor Ahmed starred with the ball, taking three crucial wickets.
Afghanistan’s remaining 2023 World Cup matches
November 3: vs Netherlands at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Pune at 2 pm IST
November 7: vs Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 2 pm IST
November 10: vs South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 2 pm IST