In a bizarre and unprecedented turn of events, Angelo Mathews found himself dismissed in a manner rarely seen in cricket – a “Timed Out.” This unique dismissal unfolded during a match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, leaving both players and fans astonished.
Mathews tried to plead his case with the umpires and Shakib, but ultimately, the regulations prevailed. The Sri Lankan batsman was officially “Timed Out” without facing a single delivery, a rare occurrence in professional cricket.
What does the rule state
The rule stipulates that a batsman must take the crease within two minutes of the previous dismissal. In this case, Mathews strolled out to the middle, consuming precious time with his leisurely walk. To further compound the situation, he encountered issues with his helmet, which further delayed him. As he failed to reach the crease in the stipulated time, Bangladesh, led by Shakib Al Hasan, rightfully appealed for a “time-out” under the rulebook.
This unusual dismissal added a unique twist to the already intense rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, showcasing the competitive spirit and no-nonsense attitude that often defines their encounters. It was a moment that will be remembered for its rarity and the adherence to the letter of the law, leaving cricket enthusiasts with a captivating and unusual incident to ponder.
Sri Lanka faced more trouble as they lost two wickets in quick succession. Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Angelo Mathews came to the crease. Mathews had to deal with a broken helmet, which took some time. However, during this period, Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a time-out, which was approved by the umpires.
Currently, Bangladesh is in a dominant position in the game. Their bowlers have managed to dismiss the top-order Sri Lankan batsmen, including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, and Kusal Mendis, who are now back in the dugout. Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama are the two new batsmen at the crease.
In this match, Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh is batting first at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis, who lost the toss, mentioned that he doesn’t mind batting first and is aiming to set a target of more than 300 runs.
Bangladesh has had a challenging run in this year’s ICC Cricket World Cup, losing six out of their seven matches after winning their opening game against Afghanistan. In their recent match against Pakistan, Bangladesh suffered a significant defeat. Their batsmen struggled to post a substantial total as they were dismissed for 204, and the bowlers had difficulty containing the opposition, with the total chased down in just 32.3 overs.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka had a decent World Cup campaign before facing successive defeats to Afghanistan and India in their last two matches. Their heavy 302-run loss to India led to their elimination from the tournament, and they are no longer in the running for a spot in the semi-finals.
While Sri Lanka had the impressive Dilshan Madushanka, one of the tournament’s leading wicket-takers, their other bowlers have not been as effective. The humiliating defeat to India in their last match, where they were bowled out for just 55 runs, is still fresh in the minds of the Sri Lankan batsmen.
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