A total of eight players have taken an ODI hattrick for Sri Lanka. Chaminda Vaas was the first one to take one in 2001 while Dilshan Madushanka is the latest one. Check all players to take a hattrick in ODIs for Sri Lanka.

From Chaminda Vaas to Farveez Maharoof: Meet 8 players to take ODI hattrick for Sri Lanka, only one against India

Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka entered the ODI history record books on Friday (Aug 29) after taking a hattrick in the first of three matches against Zimbabwe in Harare. Madushanka's hattrick came in the last over the match and ensured that a valiant Zimbabwe fall seven-runs short during the 299-run chase. Madushanka is the eighth Sri Lanka bowler to take a hattrick in ODIs with retired pacer Chaminda Vaas being the first one and spinner Maheesh Theekshana being the last one before him. Madushanka finished with the figures of 4/62 and was named Player of the Match as well.<h2>Madushanka hattrick denies Zimbabwe win</h2>Zimbabwe needed 10 runs off the last six balls with skipper Sikandar Raza on crease at 92 along with Tony Munyonga (42). The duo had already added 128 runs for the sixth wicket and looked comfortable to take the team home. Madushanka, however, had other plans.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-to-undergo-newly-introduced-bronco-test-at-bcci-coe-ahead-of-australia-odis-1756464464298">Rohit to undergo newly-introduced Bronco test at BCCI’s CoE ahead of AUS ODIs</a>The SL pacer uprooted Raza's middle stump with a perfect yorker before removing Brad Evans on the next ball. Richard Ngarava then tried to give strike to Munyonga but found his stumps shattered as well. Madushanka gave just two runs on the next three balls and brought his team home in a thriller.Earlier, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first. The home team kept striking at regular intervals but fifties from opener Pathum Nissanka (76), Janith Liyanage (70 not out), and Kusal Mendis (57) took Sri Lanka to 298/6 in 50 overs on a not-so-easy pitch.<h2>Players to take ODI hattrick for Sri Lanka</h2>Chaminda Vaas - 2001 (vs Zimbabwe) and 2003 (vs Bangladesh) Lasith Malinga - 2007 (vs South Africa), 2011 (vs Kenya), 2011 (vs Australia) Farveez Maharoof - 2010 (vs India) Thisara Perera - 2012 (vs Pakistan) Wanindu Hasaranga - 2017 (vs Zimbabwe) Shehan Madushanka - 2018 (vs Bangladesh) Maheesh Theekshana - 2025 (vs New Zealand) Dilshan Madushanka - 2025 (vs Zimbabwe)&nbsp;

SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI: Defending 10 runs in last over, Madushanka took three wickets on first three balls to take Sri Lanka home by seven runs in Harare to help the team take 1-0 lead in three-match series.

Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka entered the ODI history record books on Friday (Aug 29) after taking a hattrick in the first of three matches against Zimbabwe in Harare. Madushanka's hattrick came in the last over the match and ensured that a valiant Zimbabwe fall seven-runs short during the 299-run chase. Madushanka is the eighth Sri Lanka bowler to take a hattrick in ODIs with retired pacer Chaminda Vaas being the first one and spinner Maheesh Theekshana being the last one before him. Madushanka finished with the figures of 4/62 and was named Player of the Match as well. Madushanka hattrick denies Zimbabwe win Zimbabwe needed 10 runs off the last six balls with skipper Sikandar Raza on crease at 92 along with Tony Munyonga (42). The duo had already added 128 runs for the sixth wicket and looked comfortable to take the team home. Madushanka, however, had other plans. Also Read - Rohit to undergo newly-introduced Bronco test at BCCI’s CoE ahead of AUS ODIs The SL pacer uprooted Raza's middle stump with a perfect yorker before removing Brad Evans on the next ball. Richard Ngarava then tried to give strike to Munyonga but found his stumps shattered as well. Madushanka gave just two runs on the next three balls and brought his team home in a thriller. Earlier, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first. The home team kept striking at regular intervals but fifties from opener Pathum Nissanka (76), Janith Liyanage (70 not out), and Kusal Mendis (57) took Sri Lanka to 298/6 in 50 overs on a not-so-easy pitch. Players to take ODI hattrick for Sri Lanka Chaminda Vaas - 2001 (vs Zimbabwe) and 2003 (vs Bangladesh) Lasith Malinga - 2007 (vs South Africa), 2011 (vs Kenya), 2011 (vs Australia) Farveez Maharoof - 2010 (vs India) Thisara Perera - 2012 (vs Pakistan) Wanindu Hasaranga - 2017 (vs Zimbabwe) Shehan Madushanka - 2018 (vs Bangladesh) Maheesh Theekshana - 2025 (vs New Zealand) Dilshan Madushanka - 2025 (vs Zimbabwe)

SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI: Defending 10 runs in last over, Madushanka took three wickets on first three balls to take Sri Lanka home by seven runs in Harare to help the team take 1-0 lead in three-match series.

SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI: Madushanka hattrick takes Sri Lanka home by 7 runs in thriller

Worries mount for the Sri Lankan team management as two more pacers are ruled out of the upcoming India ODIs, beginning on Friday (Aug&nbsp;2) in Colombo. Rookie Matheesha Pathirana and left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka are the latest to suffer respective injuries and get sidelined for the marquee series. While Sri Lanka brought in uncapped seamer Mohamed Shiraz as one of the replacements, they will name another on Thursday (Aug 1).

Pathirana, a T20-format specialist, suffered a shoulder injury during the third T20I and left immediately, taking no further part in the match, with the team manager, Mahinda Halangoda, admitting they were unwilling to take a risk with him. Madushanka, however, injured his hamstring and is ruled out of the three-match series.

"Matheesha has jarred his shoulder, and because it is the same issue that he had during the World Cup last year, they have chosen not to risk it," Halangoda said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;

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Adding salt to the injury, seasoned campaigner Dushmantha Chameera and pacer Nuwan Thushara will also miss the India ODIs. While Chameera is out due to illness, Thushara suffered a broken thumb in the lead-up to the series, missing the three T20Is earlier, which India won.

Both were in the frame to play the first ODI; considering Sri Lanka’s terrible record in the last ten outings against India in this format (losing all), their absence will come as a blow to the side.

<h2>Virat, Rohit back in action</h2>

Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Captain Rohit Sharma will return to playing for India for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. Although both and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their T20I retirements shortly after the win, Virat and Rohit were picked for the Sri Lanka ODIs, while the selectors rested Jadeja.

The fans are eager to watch the batting duo returning to the cricket field, while KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer might make a comeback to the playing XI. Though Shubman Gill is certain to open the innings alongside Rohit, doubts continue to hover over Rishabh Pant’s selection.&nbsp;

Besides, Riyan Parag, who impressed everyone with his all-round performance in the T20Is, is in line to make his ODI debut. Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel, the three all-rounders, are in the fray for a spot in the XI.

Meanwhile, another uncapped seamer, Harshit Rana, could make his ODI debut, while Kuldeep Yadav is sure to return to the playing XI.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Worries mount for the Sri Lankan team management as two more pacers are ruled out of the upcoming India ODIs, beginning on Friday (Aug 2) in Colombo. Rookie Matheesha Pathirana and left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka are the latest to suffer respective injuries and get sidelined for the marquee series.

Worries mount for the Sri Lankan team management as two more pacers are ruled out of the upcoming India ODIs, beginning on Friday (Aug 2) in Colombo. Rookie Matheesha Pathirana and left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka are the latest to suffer respective injuries and get sidelined for the marquee series. While Sri Lanka brought in uncapped seamer Mohamed Shiraz as one of the replacements, they will name another on Thursday (Aug 1). Pathirana, a T20-format specialist, suffered a shoulder injury during the third T20I and left immediately, taking no further part in the match, with the team manager, Mahinda Halangoda, admitting they were unwilling to take a risk with him. Madushanka, however, injured his hamstring and is ruled out of the three-match series. "Matheesha has jarred his shoulder, and because it is the same issue that he had during the World Cup last year, they have chosen not to risk it," Halangoda said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Swim hero Leon Marchand creates history with two gold medal wins on single day Adding salt to the injury, seasoned campaigner Dushmantha Chameera and pacer Nuwan Thushara will also miss the India ODIs. While Chameera is out due to illness, Thushara suffered a broken thumb in the lead-up to the series, missing the three T20Is earlier, which India won. Both were in the frame to play the first ODI; considering Sri Lanka’s terrible record in the last ten outings against India in this format (losing all), their absence will come as a blow to the side. Virat, Rohit back in action Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Captain Rohit Sharma will return to playing for India for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. Although both and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their T20I retirements shortly after the win, Virat and Rohit were picked for the Sri Lanka ODIs, while the selectors rested Jadeja. The fans are eager to watch the batting duo returning to the cricket field, while KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer might make a comeback to the playing XI. Though Shubman Gill is certain to open the innings alongside Rohit, doubts continue to hover over Rishabh Pant’s selection. Besides, Riyan Parag, who impressed everyone with his all-round performance in the T20Is, is in line to make his ODI debut. Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel, the three all-rounders, are in the fray for a spot in the XI. Meanwhile, another uncapped seamer, Harshit Rana, could make his ODI debut, while Kuldeep Yadav is sure to return to the playing XI. (With inputs from agencies)

Pathirana, Madushanka ruled out of India ODIs with injuries as Sri Lanka run out of pace options

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka. The&nbsp;injury was sustained during the Bangladesh tour and Dilshan is now forced to sit out of IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya’s men did not waste time naming a replacement as South African youngster Kwena Maphaka was roped in.

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“Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Dilshan Madushanka, who has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury. Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest players both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying forward the MI legacy of finding new and exciting talent who are developed into high-performance cricketers,” a statement on the club’s official website read.

Mumbai paid a whopping $554,000 (INR 4.6 crore) for the services of the Sri Lanka star who is regarded as a powerplay specialist in the T20 version.

For Maphaka, he joins an already star-studded bowling line-up of Mumbai Indians where he will join the likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and newly arrived Luke Wood. Gerald Coetzee, another South African in the Mumbai ranks will be a huge boost, considering the withdrawal of Jason Behrendorff due to injury. They also have the services of young Arjun Tendulkar who made his debut last season for the Royal Blues.

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Mumbai will start the new campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) when they take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be a homecoming for new Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya who left Gujarat for Mumbai in November during the trading window.

<h2>Mumbai Indians Squad</h2>

Akash Madhwal, Anshul Kamboj, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Hardik Pandya (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Mohammad Nabi, N Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Nuwan Thushara, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka.

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka. The injury was sustained during the Bangladesh tour and Dilshan is now forced to sit out of IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya’s men did not waste time naming a replacement as South African youngster Kwena Maphaka was roped in. 🚨 Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as replacement for Dilshan Madushanka. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/RgJLT42mmK Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest player both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying… pic.twitter.com/rPzJjTPuXx — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 20, 2024 × Mumbai Indians announce Madushanka's replacement “Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Dilshan Madushanka, who has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury. Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest players both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying forward the MI legacy of finding new and exciting talent who are developed into high-performance cricketers,” a statement on the club’s official website read. Mumbai paid a whopping $554,000 (INR 4.6 crore) for the services of the Sri Lanka star who is regarded as a powerplay specialist in the T20 version. For Maphaka, he joins an already star-studded bowling line-up of Mumbai Indians where he will join the likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and newly arrived Luke Wood. Gerald Coetzee, another South African in the Mumbai ranks will be a huge boost, considering the withdrawal of Jason Behrendorff due to injury. They also have the services of young Arjun Tendulkar who made his debut last season for the Royal Blues. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans announce Sandeep Warrier as Mohammed Shami's replacement Mumbai will start the new campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) when they take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be a homecoming for new Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya who left Gujarat for Mumbai in November during the trading window. Mumbai Indians Squad Akash Madhwal, Anshul Kamboj, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Hardik Pandya (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Mohammad Nabi, N Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Nuwan Thushara, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod

IPL 2024: Hamstring injury sidelines Dilshan Madushanka; Mumbai Indians rope in South African Kwena Maphaka

IPL 2024:&nbsp;Sri Lanka seamer Dilshan Madushanka has suffered a left hamstring injury and is ruled out of the remainder of the Bangladesh series and the initial stage of IPL 2024 for Mumbai Indians. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released a statement, saying an MRI scan revealed the nature of the injury with the left-arm seamer returning home for rehab.

<h2>Dilshan Madushanka Ruled Out of IPL 2024</h2>

The statement further said it is a new injury, with everyone unaware of the time it will take to get healed. Madushanka will miss the third and final ODI, alongside two Tests.

"We got the report on his injury only today [Sunday], and it shows a small tear," Sri Lanka team manager Mahinda Halangoda said.&nbsp;

"It's a new injury. We're not yet sure how long it will take for him to recover, but he'll have to be assessed again when he goes home by the medical team at the high-performance centre. For now, we know he's out of the ODI tomorrow for sure."

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During the second ODI in Chattogram, where Sri Lanka won the game by three wickets, levelling the three-match series 1-1, Madushanka opened the bowling and picked two wickets up front but left the field by 6.4 overs.&nbsp;

<h2>MI to miss Dilshan upfront</h2>

His absence comes as a blow to the former five-time IPL winners, who picked him for a whopping INR 4.6 crore (US$554,000 approx.) at the IPL auction. Alongside him, MI also picked his national side teammate Nuwan Thushara, who recently made headlines for picking his maiden T20I hat-trick against the Tigers.

The two Sri Lankan seamers will join Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal and Arjun Tendulkar at MI. Newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd and Anshul Kamboj will also come in handy as seam-bowling all-rounders for the franchise.

Meanwhile, Madushanka rose to the limelight during the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai, wherein he&nbsp;clean-bowled Virat Kohli off a peach on zero. In his brief career thus far, the left-arm pacer has picked 41 wickets from 23 ODIs to go with 14 scalps from as many T20Is.&nbsp;

In his only Test against Pakistan in Colombo last year, Madushanka went wicketless in one inning.

Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 opener on Sunday (March 24) in an away clash.&nbsp;

IPL 2024: Sri Lanka seamer Dilshan Madushanka has suffered a left hamstring injury and is ruled out of the remainder of the Bangladesh series and the initial stage of IPL 2024 for Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2024: Sri Lanka seamer Dilshan Madushanka has suffered a left hamstring injury and is ruled out of the remainder of the Bangladesh series and the initial stage of IPL 2024 for Mumbai Indians. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released a statement, saying an MRI scan revealed the nature of the injury with the left-arm seamer returning home for rehab. Dilshan Madushanka Ruled Out of IPL 2024 The statement further said it is a new injury, with everyone unaware of the time it will take to get healed. Madushanka will miss the third and final ODI, alongside two Tests. "We got the report on his injury only today [Sunday], and it shows a small tear," Sri Lanka team manager Mahinda Halangoda said. "It's a new injury. We're not yet sure how long it will take for him to recover, but he'll have to be assessed again when he goes home by the medical team at the high-performance centre. For now, we know he's out of the ODI tomorrow for sure." ALSO READ: Rohit refused to drop Kohli for T20 World Cup, sends clear message to Jay Shah – Reports During the second ODI in Chattogram, where Sri Lanka won the game by three wickets, levelling the three-match series 1-1, Madushanka opened the bowling and picked two wickets up front but left the field by 6.4 overs. MI to miss Dilshan upfront His absence comes as a blow to the former five-time IPL winners, who picked him for a whopping INR 4.6 crore (US$554,000 approx.) at the IPL auction. Alongside him, MI also picked his national side teammate Nuwan Thushara, who recently made headlines for picking his maiden T20I hat-trick against the Tigers. The two Sri Lankan seamers will join Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal and Arjun Tendulkar at MI. Newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd and Anshul Kamboj will also come in handy as seam-bowling all-rounders for the franchise. Meanwhile, Madushanka rose to the limelight during the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai, wherein he clean-bowled Virat Kohli off a peach on zero. In his brief career thus far, the left-arm pacer has picked 41 wickets from 23 ODIs to go with 14 scalps from as many T20Is. In his only Test against Pakistan in Colombo last year, Madushanka went wicketless in one inning. Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 opener on Sunday (March 24) in an away clash.

IPL 2024: Blow to Mumbai Indians as Dilshan Madushanka ruled out of initial stage

Misery continues to pile up for the defending Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka as their seam-bowling duo of Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara are ruled out of the competition, starting August 30. The pair has joined the long list of Sri Lankan first-team players who are either ruled out or will miss the initial few games due to respective injuries.

Per the latest reports, left-arm seamer Madushanka tore an oblique muscle during a practice match on Friday and seasoned campaigner Kumara suffered a side strain – a recurring injury, ruling them out of the six-team tournament.&nbsp;

While the degree of Madushanka's injury puts his participation in doubt for the World Cup 2023, Kumara is expected to get fully fit before the squad announcement for the marquee event.

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Meanwhile, it comes as a blow for the Island Nation, which already lost pacer Dushmantha Chameera to a pectoral injury earlier. Alongside him, ace all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will also miss a few games, including the group-stage matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, as he is recovering from a grade-two strain in the thigh. His participation in the tournament depends on his recovery pace.

The absence of these first-team bowlers leaves Sri Lanka with less-experienced players to begin their Asia Cup campaign with. As Chameera, Kumara, and Madushanka were their quickest – and the ones who helped Sri Lanka reign supreme in the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, would likely get replaced by Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana – three pacers with lesser experience.

For Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha may also be called up to the squad for the Asia Cup, while this also opens the window for left-arm spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage.&nbsp;

Besides bowlers, top-order batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando might remain out of contention for the Asia Cup as both got infected with COVID-19.&nbsp;

Both batters, who are said to have picked up the virus while playing in the recently-concluded Lankan Premier League (LPL), will be kept under observation unless the results come out negative.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will open their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, August 31, and for them to reach the Super 4, they must win both group games.&nbsp;

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Misery continues to pile up for the defending Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka as their seam-bowling duo of Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara are ruled out of the competition, starting August 30.

Misery continues to pile up for the defending Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka as their seam-bowling duo of Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara are ruled out of the competition, starting August 30. The pair has joined the long list of Sri Lankan first-team players who are either ruled out or will miss the initial few games due to respective injuries. Per the latest reports, left-arm seamer Madushanka tore an oblique muscle during a practice match on Friday and seasoned campaigner Kumara suffered a side strain – a recurring injury, ruling them out of the six-team tournament. While the degree of Madushanka's injury puts his participation in doubt for the World Cup 2023, Kumara is expected to get fully fit before the squad announcement for the marquee event. ALSO READ: I want to get into the phase I was in before 2019 World Cup: Rohit Sharma ahead of Asia Cup, CWC 2023 Meanwhile, it comes as a blow for the Island Nation, which already lost pacer Dushmantha Chameera to a pectoral injury earlier. Alongside him, ace all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will also miss a few games, including the group-stage matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, as he is recovering from a grade-two strain in the thigh. His participation in the tournament depends on his recovery pace. The absence of these first-team bowlers leaves Sri Lanka with less-experienced players to begin their Asia Cup campaign with. As Chameera, Kumara, and Madushanka were their quickest – and the ones who helped Sri Lanka reign supreme in the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, would likely get replaced by Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana – three pacers with lesser experience. For Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha may also be called up to the squad for the Asia Cup, while this also opens the window for left-arm spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. Besides bowlers, top-order batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando might remain out of contention for the Asia Cup as both got infected with COVID-19. Both batters, who are said to have picked up the virus while playing in the recently-concluded Lankan Premier League (LPL), will be kept under observation unless the results come out negative. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will open their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, August 31, and for them to reach the Super 4, they must win both group games. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Asia Cup: Misery piles up for Sri Lanka as seamers Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara added to injury list, ruled out

Sri Lanka, the top side in the ongoing 2023 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, lost their premier pacer Dushmantha Chameera to injury and replaced him with left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka.

Sri Lanka, the top side in the ongoing 2023 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, lost their premier pacer Dushmantha Chameera to injury and replaced him with left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka. Having won four out of as many games played so far, Sri Lanka stand tall in the first place, but losing Chameera still comes as a blow to them. Chameera, who only played in the warm-up matches due to an injury he suffered at a training session earlier, now got ruled out of the tournament. The right-arm bowler returned to the Sri Lankan setup for the first time since last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia, where he tore his calf muscle and missed around 30 out of 32 matches across formats since then. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023: 'Nathan Lyon's injury doesn't look good, it's a big loss for us,' says Steve Smith Madushanka is picked on the back of an impressive performance against the touring South Africa A side this month, picking nine wickets across three 50-over games. Besides, he also returned with four wickets in the four-day match. Earlier, during the inaugural Lankan Premier League (LPL) auction, Madushanka became the most-expensive buy, bought by Jaffna Kings for US$ 92,000. Only last week, he was one of the three players added to the Sri Lankan squad as standby options. In 44 ODI matches played the left-arm quick has picked 50 wickets at an economy of 5.39. Sri Lanka set to seal CWC berth Having missed out on direct qualification for the upcoming World Cup in India, starting October 5, Sri Lanka was part of the 10 teams across two groups fighting for the remaining two berths in the Qualifier in Zimbabwe. After finishing the first stage on the top with convincing wins in all games, Sri Lanka will now face the Netherlands on Friday and West Indies on July 7. Opening batter Dimuth Karunaratne is their highest scorer with 223 runs in four matches, including hitting his maiden ODI hundred against Ireland, while leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is leading the wickets tally with 18 wickets so far in the tournament. In four matches played, he picked three back-to-back four-wicket hauls, becoming only the second bowler after legendary Waqar Younis to achieve this. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will host Pakistan for a bilateral series after this tournament and participate in Asia Cup 2023 that follows, co-hosted by them and Pakistan. While only four matches will take place in Pakistan, nine games, including all of India's ones will happen in Sri Lanka. Asia Cup starts on August 31 and will go till September 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

CWC'23 Qualifier: Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Dushmantha Chameera in Sri Lanka squad