Pathirana Shines with Yorker Mastery in Lanka Premier League
In the current era of T20, it has become easier for batsmen to score runs. Whereas it is difficult for bowlers to take wickets and stop runs. However, bowlers have some weapons which if hit accurately, then the batsman is doomed. One of them is the yorker ball. Sri Lanka’s young fast bowler Mathisa Pathirana is known for his yorker ball. And once again he has shown how dangerous this ball of his is.
Pathirana is also called the son of Malinga because his bowling action is exactly like that of the former Sri Lankan bowler. Pathirana is currently playing in the Lanka Premier League. He is playing for the Colombo Strikers in this league. On July 15, this team had a match with Galle Marvels. In this match, Pathirana wreaked havoc with his yorker and then smiled after taking a wicket.
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Two Wickets in Two Balls
In this match, the Marvel team batted first. The team lost all its wickets in 19.5 overs and scored 138 runs. In the last over, Pathirana took two wickets in two balls and that too with his yorker ball. On the fourth ball of the 20th over, he bowled out Mahesh Theekshana with a wonderful yorker. This yorker went straight to Theekshana’s feet and took off his leg stump.
After this, he took the wicket of Jeffrey Vandersay on the next ball. This time too, Pathirana bowled Jeffrey in the same manner. This time too, he bowled the ball right on his feet, and Jeffrey’s leg stump was blown off. Pathirana took two wickets for 25 runs in four overs in this match.
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Pathirana’s Impact in the Match
Pathirana’s performance was crucial for the Colombo Strikers. His ability to deliver precise yorkers under pressure highlights his potential as a key bowler. The young bowler’s skills are a reminder of the impact a well-executed yorker can have in T20 cricket, making it an essential weapon for bowlers. Pathirana’s display of talent not only helped his team but also showed that he has the potential to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Lasith Malinga.
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