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Vijay Shankar Last-Over Failure: While the Indian team is busy preparing for its tour of Sri Lanka, an incident from the Lanka Premier League (LPL) currently underway in Sri Lanka has left fans stunned. With 22 runs needed off the final over for victory, former Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar was at the crease, but no one expected what happened next.
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Royals: High-Voltage Match Summary
A thrilling match took place between the Jaffna Kings and the Kandy Royals in the LPL on July 30:
- Jaffna's Massive Total: Batting first, the Jaffna Kings posted a huge score of 221 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
- Kandy's Fightback: Chasing a target of 222, the Kandy Royals had reached 200 runs for the loss of 9 wickets by the end of the 19th over.
- The Winning Equation: They needed 22 runs off the final 6 balls to win, with only 1 wicket in hand.
Last Over Drama: Dilshan Madushanka's Match-Winning Wicket-Maiden
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Vijay Shankar was batting impressively, having scored 25 runs off 15 balls. Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka stepped up to bowl the final over for Jaffna.
Fans expected the set batsman, Vijay Shankar, to turn the tide of the match with some big shots, but Madushanka bowled with such lethal precision that everyone was left astonished:
- Start of the Over: Madushanka bowled 5 consecutive dot balls. Vijay Shankar could not steal a single run.
- Last Ball: Under pressure, while attempting a big shot, Vijay Shankar got out on the final delivery.
In other words, Madushanka bowled a wicket-maiden in the final over, securing a memorable victory for his team, the Jaffna Kings.
Vijay Shankar: Career Stats and International Retirement Background
It is worth noting that Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from the IPL and all formats of Indian domestic cricket on May 22, 2026. Subsequently, he ventured into this Sri Lankan T20 league to try his luck.
Vijay Shankar's International Career
- ODI Career: Debuted against Australia in January 2019; played his last match in June 2019.
- T20I Career: Debuted in 2018; played his last match in 2019.
- 2019 World Cup: He was part of the Indian squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup, although he did not make any significant contribution throughout the tournament.
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