Watch: Maheesh Theekshana bamboozles in eight-ball, three-wicket burst to drive Sri Lanka comeback v Netherlands in World Cup Qualifier

Watch: Maheesh Theekshana bamboozles in eight-ball, three-wicket burst to drive Sri Lanka comeback v Netherlands in World Cup Qualifier

Watch: Maheesh Theekshana claimed two wickets in an over to help Sri Lanka turn around a tight contest against Netherlands and keep their hopes of Cricket World Cup qualification on track.

Sri Lanka had recovered from 97-6 to post 213, with Theekshana’s 28 aiding Dhananjaya de Silva (91) in a lower-order fightback. But with Netherlands bouncing back from two wickets in their first seven balls to 88-2, it looked as if an upset was on the cards. And while a run-out and a wicket for Wanindu Hasaranga changed the complexion somewhat, an equation of 86 runs needed with six wickets in hand favoured the Associate side.

It was then that Theekshana struck his first blow, bowling Bas de Leede through the gate. In his next over he struck gold twice more, with two more straight balls bringing a pair of wickets, lbw and bowled. Within the space of eight

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