[Watch] Mujeeb Ur Rahman's Stunning Delivery Rattles Samarawickrama's World

Mujeeb ur Rahman celebrating Sadeera Samarwickrama's wicket along with his teammates (AP Photo)

In a thrilling clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in the ongoing World Cup 2023 at Pune's MCA Stadium, one of the standout moments came in the 29.1 over when Sadeera Samarawickrama was dismissed by the brilliant Afghan spinner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

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Samarawickrama had been going strong, and it seemed like he could be the key for Sri Lanka to set a challenging target. However, Mujeeb had other plans. He delivered a deceptive googly, spinning it sharply into Samarawickrama's middle stump line. Caught off-guard, Samarawickrama attempted to play off the back foot, only to find himself in deep trouble.

The delivery skidded through, hitting the back pad of Samarawickrama, who failed to bring his bat down its line, missing the angled bat push on the inside edge. The Afghan team erupted in a huge appeal, and the on-field umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger.

Despite knowing it was a plumb dismissal, Samarawickrama opted to review the decision. However, upon review, it was clear that there was no involvement of the bat, and the three reds on the Decision Review System confirmed the on-field decision.

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Samarawickrama, who had been in good form, had to take a long walk back to the pavilion, leaving his team in a precarious situation. This wicket marked Mujeeb Ur Rahman's second in consecutive overs, demonstrating his exceptional skill and turning the game in Afghanistan's favor.