1st ODI, Wanindu Hasaranga takes three wickets against Pakistan: Stats
What's the story
Star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga bolstered Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. He took three wickets as the Men in Green racked up 299/5 in 50 overs. His initial spell reduced Pakistan to 95/4, but a century stand between Salman Agha and Hussain Talat rescued the hosts. Hasaranga conceded 54 runs in 10 overs. Here are the key stats.
Spell
Hasaranga takes four wickets
Despite losing Saim Ayub early on, Pakistan steadied the ship and were closing in on 100. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam took the hosts toward 70, but Hasaranga provided a crucial breakthrough in the form of Zaman. He also dismissed Mohammad Rizwan and Azam in quick succession, bringing them down to 95/4. Hasaranga was eventually the pick of SL's bowlers, taking 3/54.
Stats
A look at his ODI stats
Hasaranga has been Sri Lanka's mainstay spinner in white-ball cricket. Since making his ODI debut in 2017, he has featured in 67 matches. Across 66 innings, the spinner has taken 111 wickets at an average of 23.90. His economy rate in 50-over cricket reads 5.09. Hasaranga has 5 four-wicket hauls and 4 fifers in the format.