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Kavisha Dilhari’s shocking dismissal stuns Sri Lanka as Bangladesh celebrates during their Women’s World Cup game.
Kavisha Dilhari’s bizarre dismissal takes the web by storm (Picture credit: Screengrab from X)
Star Sri Lanka allrounder Kavisha Dilhari was struck by cruel misfortune in one of the shocking dismissals one would ever see, at the same time as Bangladesh couldn’t realise the wicket before the umpires stepped in.
The drama unfolded on the very first delivery of the twentieth over. Star left-arm spinner Nahida Akter bowled a slider just outside off and Dilhari went for a late cut. As an alternative, the batter chopped the ball to the appropriate of the keeper and it ricocheted onto the stumps.
Broadcasters’ replays showed the wicket and the Bangladesh cricketers realised it, returning to their positions with none appeal, not even from the wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana Joty.
The umpires paused the sport for a fast discussion before referring the choice to the third umpire to envision for a stumping. The replay then revealed the cruel coincidence for Dilhari.
As the ball ricocheted onto the stumps, the Sri Lanka allrounder’s leg was within the air and by the point it got here down, the bails had already been dislodged. The enormous screen flashed: ‘OUT’.
The Bangladesh cricketers only realised what had happened when the third umpire’s verdict appeared on the massive screen, triggering a wave of celebration, while Dilhari stood frozen in disbelief.
The Sri Lanka allrounder even approached the umpire, trying to understand what had just unfolded. Watch the video here:
Bangladesh delivered an inspiring bowling performance. What looked all set to be a difficult 270–280 goal for Sri Lanka unravelled, as their lower order collapsed, losing the last six wickets for just 28 runs.
Hasini Perera, who scored a career-best 85, anchored Sri Lanka’s innings together with her maiden fifty, putting together vital stands with captain Chamari Athapaththu (46) and Nilakshika Silva (37).
Nevertheless, Shorna Akter stole the highlight with an excellent spell of 10-4-27-3. Once the partnership between Perera and Silva was broken, Sri Lanka’s lower order crumbled and Bangladesh wrapped up the innings at 202 within the penultimate over.
October 20, 2025, 20:53 IST
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