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World Cup Shocker: Batsman's Bat Hits Stumps, Bizarre Hit-Wicket Dismissal Goes Viral
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23-02-2026, 00:05
World Cup Shocker: Batsman's Bat Hits Stumps, Bizarre Hit-Wicket Dismissal Goes Viral
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Sri Lankan batsman Dushan Hemantha was dismissed in a rare 'hit-wicket' incident during the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England.
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Hemantha's bat slipped from his hand while attempting a shot and directly hit the stumps, leading to his dismissal.
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The incident occurred in Jamie Overton's over while Sri Lanka was chasing a target of 147 runs, and the video quickly went viral.
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Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Dunith Wellalage (3 wickets for 26 runs), restricted England to 146 for 9 wickets.
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Despite Phil Salt's 62 runs off 40 balls for England, Sri Lanka's batsmen struggled, with Hemantha's dismissal adding to their woes.
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