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UAE's Meiyappan takes first hattrick of 2022 T20 World Cup

Star Sports Report

Tue Oct 18, 2022 03:38 PM Last update on: Tue Oct 18, 2022 03:47 PM

UAE's Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan celebrates his hattrick with teammate Junaid Siddique (L) during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Kardinia Park in Geelong on October 18, 2022. Photo: AFP

Karthik Meiyappan of the United Arab Emirates took the first hattrick of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Tuesday, stunning Sri Lanka.

Asian champions Sri Lanka were motoring at 117-2 in the 15th over when the leg-break bowler struck, removing Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka in successive balls.

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Meiyappan finished with figures of three for 19 from his four overs as Sri Lanka were restricted to 152 for eight in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with 74 off 60 deliveries.

Both sides need a victory in this match for a chance to qualify for the Super 12 after losing their respective opening matches.