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Watch: Gary Kirsten visibly furious after Dasun Shanaka’s dismissal against Pakistan, video viral

Sri Lanka’s hopes of a dramatic comeback in the opening ODI of the tri-series against Pakistan were dashed by a costly dismissal, sparking a viral reaction from head coach Gary Kirsten. With the match hinging on a 58-run target, Dasun Shanaka’s aggressive shot at Shaheen Afridi resulted in a catch by Babar Azam at long-on, leaving Sri Lanka seven wickets down and seven runs short of victory.

The dismissal shifted momentum back to Pakistan, who had earlier posted 305 thanks to Salman Ali Agha’s counter-attacking century (107 off 90). Sri Lanka’s chase had shown promise, with Pavan Rathnayake and Janith Liyanage adding 119 runs for the fifth wicket, but the loss of Shanaka and Janith Liyanage proved decisive in the final overs.

Kirsten’s visible frustration in the dressing room underscored the pressure of the moment, as Sri Lanka fell short by 37 runs in a match that saw Eshan Malinga (4/46) and Asitha Fernando (3/...) lead the bowling attack for the visitors.

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