England faced an early challenge at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium when a standout play from Dasun Shanaka shifted momentum in favor of Sri Lanka.
The key moment happened in the eighth over when Dushmantha Chameera bowled a sharp yorker to Tom Banton. The batter managed to push it towards mid-off and immediately attempted a risky single.
In a remarkable display of fielding, Sri Lanka’s captain Shanaka raced in from mid-off, picked up the ball effortlessly, and made a precise throw at the bowler’s end. With all three stumps in sight, Shanaka delivered a direct hit. Banton’s last-minute dive couldn’t save him as he was out of his crease. This decision came at a tough time for the English side, which was already dealing with issues in their top order.
Watch Shanaka’s brilliant throw here-
