{"id":7434,"date":"2023-10-16T17:55:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T12:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=363032"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:55:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T12:25:43","slug":"sl-vs-aus-world-cup-2023-theekshana-walks-back-in-duck-as-zampa-dominates-the-final-overs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/sl-vs-aus-world-cup-2023-theekshana-walks-back-in-duck-as-zampa-dominates-the-final-overs\/","title":{"rendered":"SL vs AUS World Cup 2023:  Theekshana walks back in \u2018duck\u2019 as Zampa dominates the final overs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a nail-biting encounter at the World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka found themselves facing a formidable challenge against Australia. The match took an intense turn when Sri Lankan batsman Theekshana was declared out LBW, leaving the team in a precarious position.<\/p>\n<p>It was a moment of high tension as Australian spinner Zampa delivered a quickish googly that caught Theekshana off-guard. The ball hit the front pad, leading to a fervent appeal from the Australian players. The Sri Lankan batter seemed unconvinced by the decision, visibly expressing his disagreement with the umpire\u2019s call. Umpire Joel Wilson, however, took his time, assessed the situation, and eventually raised his finger, sending Theekshana back to the pavilion.<\/p>\n<p>The dismissal highlighted the deceptive nature of Zampa\u2019s delivery. The batter misread the googly, playing the wrong line, and subsequently missed the ball. Adding to the challenge, the delivery skidded on unexpectedly, making it even trickier for the batsman to read.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, Sri Lanka opted for a review, hoping for a favorable decision. However, luck was not on their side as the review went against them. With Theekshana\u2019s departure, Sri Lanka found themselves in a perilous position, having lost their eighth wicket. The team was now in real danger of being bowled out, facing a strong Australian bowling attack.<\/p>\n<h2>SL vs AUS Match Details \u2013<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Match:<\/strong> AUS vs SL, 14th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> <span class=\"schedule-date ng-isolate-scope\">Monday, October 16, 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Toss:<\/strong> Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to bat<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> <span class=\"schedule-date ng-isolate-scope\">2:00 PM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Umpires:<\/strong> Chris Gaffaney, Joel Wilson<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Third Umpire:<\/strong> Chris Brown<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-27 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\"><strong>Match Referee:<\/strong> Richie Richardson<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-col cb-col-100 cb-mat-fct-itm text-bold\">\n<div class=\"ng-scope\">\n<div id=\"comm_1697443612979\" class=\"cb-col cb-col-100 ng-scope\">\n<p><b>Teams:<\/b><\/p>\n<div><b>Australia<\/b>\u00a0(Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ng-scope\">\n<div id=\"comm_1697443610800\" class=\"cb-col cb-col-100 ng-scope\">\n<div><b>Sri Lanka<\/b>\u00a0(Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w\/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a nail-biting encounter at the World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka found themselves facing a formidable challenge against Australia. 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