Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has made a rollicking comeback after being taken to cleaners in the match against Sri Lanka. In the 8th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, Hasan Ali picked up 3 wickets, including the crucial wickets of Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

The Sri Lankans lost Kusal Perera early, but Pathum Nissanka smashed a vital half-century. The real blitz came from the bat of Kusal Mendis, who smashed a staggering century and took Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners. Kusal Mendis in particular attacked Hasan Ali and smashed him all over the park.

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However, the pacer took his revenge and removed the keeper-batter with a length delivery that angled away. The batter played a loose shot and ended up getting up an edge. Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps dived to his left and in front of the first slip to take it with both hands.

Hasan Ali then celebrated the wicket with his iconic trademark blow-up celebration. Hasan Ali also picked up the wicket of Charith Asalanka, who managed just 1 run in his innings.

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Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali started the innings on a high. He provided his team with the early breakthrough as he removed Kusal Perera for a four-ball duck. The pacer bowled a brilliant delivery to which the batter tried to slash, he got the outside edge and was pouched by Mohammad Rizwan with ease.

Here is the video of the catch from Mohammad Rizwan:

 

Hasan Ali has looked like the best Pakistan bowler so far in the game. Even though he was taken to runs by Kusal Mendis, he has bowled impeccable lines and lengths. Hasan Ali’s comeback is a welcome relief for Pakistan, who have been struggling to find wickets in the tournament. The pacer’s performance will give the team a boost as they look to get back to winning ways.