Wanindu Hasaranga bags first ever hat-trick in LPL history

Wanindu Hasaranga took wickets of Dinesh Chandimal, Benny Howell, and Seekkuge Prasanna in three consecutive deliveries

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Wanindu Hasaranga becomes the first player in Lankan premier league history to bag first ever hat-trick in the tournament against Colombo Stars.

While batting first in the opening match of the Lankan premier league, Kandy Falcons scored 199 runs for the loss of one wicket.

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Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher registered 156 runs opening stand. Andre Fletcher scored 67-ball 107 runs, including 11 fours and three sixes.

In reply, Colombo Stars were bowled out for 90 runs thanks to a brilliant bowling performance by star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who took wickets of Dinesh Chandimal, Benny Howell, and Seekkuge Prasanna in three consecutive deliveries.

Andre Fletcher was awarded Man of the Match for his brilliant century.

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