Sri Lanka’s Spin Duo Shines in Dry Conditions

SL spinners took control on a dry surface, dismantling the opposition batting lineup and securing a dominant win.

Sri Lanka's spin twinsMaheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasarangaput on a masterclass in home conditions, exploiting dry, turning pitches to dismantle top opposition.

In the first ODI against New Zealand at Dambulla, Sri Lanka posted a formidable 324/5, thanks to centuries from Kusal Mendis (143) and Avishka Fernando (100). When New Zealand kicked off their chase, openers Will Young and Tim Robinson looked solid. But Sri Lanka turned the match with spin brilliance Theekshana claimed 2/32, Charith Asalanka supported with 2/15, and Jeffrey Vandersay chipped in with a wickettriggering a dramatic five wicket collapse that swung the game decisively.

Meanwhile, in the opening ODI against Bangladesh, Theekshana and Hasaranga combined for seven wickets, delivering a historic collapse of 7 for 5, bowling Bangladesh out for just 167Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominating to secure a 77 run win.

These performances underscore Sri Lanka’s spin strength in dry conditions. The balance between attacking wrist spin (Hasaranga) and crafty variations (Theekshana) puts tremendous pressure on opposition batting lineups. Their ability to trigger collapses in the middle overs shows why they are now the backbone of Sri Lanka’s limited‑overs setup.

With pitches that grip and demand skillful flight and turn, Sri Lanka’s spin duo is turning advantage into results. As they prepare for further home series, these performances solidify their status as one of the world’s most potent spin pairings in subcontinental conditions.