Delhi: Even though Sri Lanka had to face defeat by 124 runs in the semi-final match played between India and Sri Lanka of Asian Games 2026, one of its players created history. Sri Lankan spinner Tharindu Ratnayake performed the unique feat of taking wickets while bowling with both hands in the same T20 International match. He has become the first bowler to do so in T20 International cricket.
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hit the wicket with both hands
In the match played at Korogi Sports Park, Nissin, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. During the Indian innings, Ratnayake first bowled with the left hand and made Sanju Samson his victim. He got the wicket of Samson with traditional left arm spin.
After this Ratnayake changed his hand and started bowling off-spin with his right hand. He got his second wicket by dismissing Shivam Dubey. In this way, he made a record of taking wickets with both left and right hands in the same T20 International match.
Ratnayake took a total of 2 wickets in the match and gave 32 runs. However, despite his brilliant performance, Sri Lanka had to face a crushing defeat against India.
Have done this in test cricket also
Bowling with both hands is nothing new for Tharindu Ratnayake. He had achieved a similar feat in the Galle Test match against Bangladesh in June 2025.
In that match, Ratnayake took two wickets in the first innings with right-arm off-spin, while one wicket was taken with left-arm conventional spin. In the second innings also, he took three wickets while bowling with both hands. In this way, he became the first bowler in Test cricket to take wickets with both hands.
India bowled out Sri Lanka for 45 runs
Talking about the match, India, batting first, scored 169 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant inning of 80 unbeaten runs in 46 balls. Vaibhav Suryavanshi also scored 38 runs in 21 balls.
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In response, the entire Sri Lankan team was all out for just 45 runs. India won by 124 runs and made it to the final, where it will face Pakistan. Ratnayake's unique achievement amidst this defeat definitely became memorable for Sri Lanka.
FAQ
What special record did Tharindu Ratnayake make against India?
Tharindu Ratnayake took wickets while bowling with both left and right hands in the same T20 International match. He became the first bowler to do so in T20 International cricket.
How many wickets did Tharindu Ratnayake take against India?
Ratnayake took 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs against India. He made Sanju Samson and Shivam Dubey his victims.