In an exciting ODI match against New Zealand, Sri Lankan bowler Mahish Teekshana showed his amazing skills by taking a hat-trick. This means he got three batsmen out in just two overs! At only 25 years old, he made history by becoming the first player to take a hat-trick in 2025 and the seventh Sri Lankan to do this in ODIs.
Teekshana’s Hat-Trick Moments
Teekshana’s amazing achievement happened during the 35th and 37th overs. He began by getting New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner out for 20 runs. Then, he quickly got Nathan Smith out on the very next ball. His biggest moment came when he bowled Matt Henry on the first ball of the 37th over, completing his hat-trick. This incredible performance helped Sri Lanka turn the game around after New Zealand had started strongly.
Rachin Ravindra’s Awesome Batting
While Teekshana’s hat-trick grabbed a lot of attention, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra also played really well with the bat. Playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, he scored 79 runs in just 61 balls, reaching his fifty in only 43 balls with nine fours and one six. One of the best parts of his innings was when he hit a fantastic six off Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasranga, sending the ball over the boundary by 86 meters.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Match Overview
The match started late due to rain, and Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first at Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand’s openers, Will Young and Ravindra, got off to a good start, making a 31-run partnership before Young was out for 16 runs. Ravindra continued to impress, partnering with Mark Chapman for 112 runs, as Chapman scored 62 runs. Ravindra’s solid knock left New Zealand in a strong position to build on their good start.
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