Published 20:10 IST, October 18th 2022

UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan takes first hat-trick of T20 World Cup 2022 vs Sri Lanka: WATCH

The 22 year-old leg spinner took the wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka and opposition skipper Dasun Shanaka in successive deliveries as UAE restricted Sri Lanka to 152 for eight from their 20 overs.

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Karthik Meiyappan became first player from United Arab Emirates to take a hat-trick at a T20 World Cup on Tuesday when he ripped through Sri Lanka middle order in ir Group A qualifier in Geelong, Australia.

22 year-old leg spinner took wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka and opposition skipper Dasun Shanaka in successive deliveries as UAE restricted Sri Lanka to 152 for eight from ir 20 overs.

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target proved beyond UAE though - y were bowled out for 73 and lost match by 79 runs, ir second straight defeat of tournament.

17:34 IST, October 18th 2022