Jasprit Bumrah triggered Sri Lanka's collapse [Source: BCCI/X]Experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah had an exceptional start to the Asian Games 2026, as he fuelled Sri Lanka's collapse with a stunning spell. Opening the bowling for India, Bumrah got two early wickets, thus dismantling the Lankan top order. After India posted a respectable total of 169 runs, Sri Lanka kicked off their chase in disastrous fashion. Bumrah took two wickets in his first over, as the Lankan top order batters were dismissed for ducks, recreating New Zealand's infamous feat after 16 years. Jasprit Bumrah runs riot as Sri Lankan top three depart for ducksSri Lankan captain Sahan Arachchige won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal against India. Despite losing the destructive duo of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early, the Men in Blue powered themselves to a competitive total of 169 runs, thanks to Ishan Kishan's belligerent half-century. In response, Sri Lanka had a horrendous start to their innings, with Jasprit Bumrah trapping Sineth Jayawardena plumb in front of the stumps for a duck. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah Surpasses MS Dhoni In List Of Most T20I Matches Played For IndiaThree balls later, Bumrah bowled an absolute peach to get rid of Sohan de Livera, as Sanju Samson took a magnificent catch behind the stumps. Jayawardena's opening partner, Lasith Croospulle, was run out in the very next over, with Ravi Bishnoi running him out for a duck. Thus, Sri Lanka's top order batters went back to the pavilion for ducks. This is the second instance of the top three batters from a full-member team being dismissed for a duck in a T20I innings. The last time when top three from a full-member nation registered ducks in a T20IThe last time a similar incident happened was back in 2010 when Pakistan dismantled New Zealand's top order comprising Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill and Dean Brownlie for ducks in Christchurch. Top 3 Batters Dismissed for a duck in a T20I Innings (Full Member Nations)New Zealand vs Pakistan, Christchurch, 2010 (Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Dean Brownlie)Sri Lanka vs India, Nisshin, 2026 (Sineth Jayawardena, Sohan de Livera, Lasith Croospulle), Today*Batting first, Pakistan had posted a challenging score of 183 runs, riding on Ahmed Shehzad's half-century and vital cameos from Umar Akmal and Abdul Razzaq. During New Zealand's run chase, Abdul Razzaq showcased his bowling prowess, dismissing Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor for ducks. Jesse Ryder was removed by Tanvir Ahmed, while Dean Brownlie was run out for a duck. Thus, the top four batters from the team were each dismissed for zero, placing New Zealand on the shambolic list. Also Read: Rohit Sharma Reveals Ravindra Jadeja's Role In Viral Celebration
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