Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya produced a moment of magic reminiscent of Shane Warne’s legendary ‘ball of the century’ during the 2nd Test against New Zealand in 2024. Prabath Jayasuriya bowled a mesmerizing delivery on the third ball of the 79th over to dismiss New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel. The ball, pitched outside the off-stump, spun sharply back into the batsman, crashing into the stumps, leaving the crowd in awe.
Patel, completely beaten by the sharp turn and precision, could only watch in disbelief as his stumps were shattered. The delivery drew immediate comparisons to Warne’s iconic delivery that bowled England’s Mike Gatting in 1993. Prabath Jayasuriya’s brilliant piece of bowling was one of the many highlights of a dominant Sri Lankan performance.
Sri Lanka went on to win the match by an innings and 154 runs, sealing a comprehensive victory. Kamindu Mendis was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten knock of 184, which helped propel Sri Lanka to a commanding total.
The victory showcased Sri Lanka’s all-round strength and further cemented Prabath Jayasuriya’s reputation as one of the most skillful spinners in world cricket today.
