Who is Dunith Wellalage? - All you need to know about Sri Lanka’s spin sensation

The Colombo-born left-arm spinner made his debut in 2022, during the first ODI against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Kandy.

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On debut, the spin sensation claimed two wickets for 49 runs in his seven overs.

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The spinner emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the ICC event as he got 17 scalps in his account which included two five-wicket hauls in six matches.

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Furthermore, the 20-year-old emerged as the joint-fifth highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023.

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In the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Sri Lanka, he took 5/40 figures and beacame the Player of the Match.

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Asia Cup 2023 Final Qualification Scenario: How can Pakistan and Sri Lanka qualify?

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