Nightmare of Sri Lanka is back! Mohammed Siraj sends back Pathum Nissanka on 1st ball of the game, fans can't help but cheer

The 2nd ODI clash between India and Sri Lanka had just begun at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the hosts opting to bat first and it seemed they barely had a chance to settle, as Mohammed Siraj got the Men in Blue off to a spectacular start. He dismissed the first batter on the very first ball of the game. Fans at the stadium, eager for the match, were stunned as Pathum Nissanka scarcely had time to get comfortable before walking back to the pavilion.

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The delivery was a straightforward out-swinger outside off stump, pitching on a good length. Nissanka attempted a defensive shot, but the ball seamed away after pitching, drawing him into a push away from his body. The result was a healthy edge that flew low to the right of KL Rahul, who dived and took a clean catch. The rapid dismissal soon had fans trending the 'nightmare of Sri Lanka' on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Siraj strikes in the very first ball! 💥

A perfect start for 🇮🇳

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— Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) August 4, 2024

Mohammad Siraj the nightmare of Sri Lanka#INDvSL #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/i82QYDVtd0

— Ankit Duhan (@an_kit_duhann) August 4, 2024

SIRAJ STRIKES IN THE FIRST BALL...!!!!

- He is unstoppable against Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/AMD11JPnsX

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 4, 2024

Srilanka's Batter Facing Mohammad Siraj🤣😭#shivamdube #viratkohli #rohitsharma #iyer#Badminton    #INDvsSL #siraj #klrahul #RohitKohliOnSonyLIV #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/dRuEJl5PQX

— Harikesh Yadav (@baapofmeme) August 4, 2024

After 6 overs, Sri Lanka has scored 24 runs, having lost their main batter, Pathum Nissanka, for a duck. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis are currently at the crease and will look to stabilize the innings. The host nation opted to bat first and made two changes to the squad, with Kamindu and Vandersay replacing Hasaranga and Shiraz.

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This match marks the 150th ODI at Colombo R.Premadasa Stadium, making it the fifth venue to host this many ODIs, following Sharjah (249), Harare Sports Club (182), Sydney Cricket Ground (161), and Melbourne Cricket Ground (151).

The clash is particularly significant as the first game ended in a tie. Sri Lanka missed another opportunity to win from a dominating position, continuing their winless streak.

Teams:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

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