CWC 2023: Kusal Mendis' clever run out reminds fans of Virender Sehwag's bizarre run out vs Sri Lanka in 2007

Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis inflicted a clever runout during Match 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against England on Thursday, October 26 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The wicketkeeper batter used his presence of mind to run out  Adil Rashid at the non-striker’s end after collecting a wide ball.

The dismissal reminded fans of Virender Sehwag’s similar run out against Sri Lanka during an ODI in Vizag in 2007. During the game, seeing Sehwag run nonchalantly, Sangakkara hit the stumps at the non striker’s end to dismiss the Indian opener for 46. However, Sehwag’s dismissal didn’t hurt India much as they easily chased down the target of 260 with ease and won the match by seven wickets.

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Adil Rashid's run out reminded me of Sehwag's run-out against Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/qui6BHZO8P

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 26, 2023

Coming back to England vs Sri Lanka game, Sri Lanka continued their dominant run over England in ODI World Cup as they beat them by eight wickets and further hampered their campaign in the ongoing tournament. After captain Jos captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first.

Openers Jonny Bairstow (30 off 31) and Dawid Malan (28 off 25) added 45 runs for the first wicket before Angelo Mathews got the first wicket for his side by dismissing Malan.

After a decent opening stand, England lost wickets in a cluster as Joe Root (3 off 10), Jos Buttler (8 off 6), Liam Livingstone (1 off 6), and Moeen Ali (15 off 15) departed cheaply to leave their side reeling on 122/6. Ben Stokes was the lone warrior in England’s innings as he played a knock of 43 off 73 balls smashing six fours in his innings.

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Pathum Nissanka stars in Sri Lanka's run chase

Following his dismissal in the 31st over, England were bundled out for just 156 in 33.2 overs. Lahiru Kumara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka (3/35, 7 overs) while Kasun Rajitha (2/36, 7 overs) and Angelo Mathews (2/14, 5 overs) picked two wickets each.

In reply, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target in 25.4 overs as Pathum Nissanka (77* off 83) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (65* off 54) got involved in a massive 137*-run stand for the third wicket and helped their side win the match by eight wickets.