Lasith Malinga's prodigy makes waves at U-19 World Cup game against India

One of Sri Lanka's greatest bowlers ever, Lasith Maling is widely kwn for his swift toe-crushing and one of a kind yorkers. At once, his unique action made it difficult for batsman to read his deliveries. However, ever since his retirement from 50-over format, Sri Lankan team has been in search of next death over specialist for m to uplift ir fallen spirits. 

Identical sling, lethal yorkers

wait finally seems to be over as 17-year-old Maesha Pathirana took field for U-19 Sri Lankan team in ICC U-19 World Cup. Swift run-up, identical slinging action and lethal yorkers made fan reminisce of veteran Lasith Malinga. young prodigy made his mark in first-class cricket as he scalped six wickets for just seven runs in his debut game for Trinity. Here is a video of prodigy bowler: 

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India set a target of 298

U-19 World Cup between India and Sri Lanka which is currently underway has so far witnessed Maesha Pathirana bowl 8 overs in match but remained wicketless. Sri Lanka won toss and decided to take field first. India's opener Yashaswi Jaiswal slammed his half-century and subsequently, skipper Priyam Garg and DC Juel also tched up ir fifties. Owing to se significant contributions, India mand to score 297 runs for loss of four wickets setting a target of 298 for Lankans to win. 

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