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Suthar-Pant duo triggers Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s wicket in SL‑IND clash at Colombo
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 05:48 AM
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In the Sri Lanka vs India game in Colombo, the combined effort of bowlers Suthar and Pant led to the dismissal of Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
The bilateral series between Sri Lanka and India continued in Colombo with both sides looking to gain an edge. Early in the innings, Sri Lankan batsman Pasindu Sooriyabandara appeared set, but the momentum shifted when the bowling pair of Suthar and Pant combined their efforts.
Suthar opened the spell, delivering a disciplined line that forced Sooriyabandara onto the back foot. Pant followed with a sharp delivery that trapped the batsman, culminating in his dismissal. The partnership’s coordinated tactics were credited with breaking the batsman's rhythm.
Sooriyabandara’s wicket came at a crucial juncture, providing India a respite and altering the match’s trajectory. The dismissal highlighted the impact of strategic bowling combinations in high‑stakes international cricket.
Suthar opened the spell, delivering a disciplined line that forced Sooriyabandara onto the back foot. Pant followed with a sharp delivery that trapped the batsman, culminating in his dismissal. The partnership’s coordinated tactics were credited with breaking the batsman's rhythm.
Sooriyabandara’s wicket came at a crucial juncture, providing India a respite and altering the match’s trajectory. The dismissal highlighted the impact of strategic bowling combinations in high‑stakes international cricket.