Olly Stone's Incredible Fielding Performance in 3rd Test Against Sri Lanka

Olly Stone Dazzles with Bullet Throw

In the ongoing third Test against Sri Lanka at Kennington Oval, Olly Stone exhibited his incredible fielding skills as his stunning direct hit got the better of Dimuth Karunaratne. Known for his ability to make the ball talk at a searing pace, Stone earned applause from the cricketing fraternity for his electric performance.

Match Highlights

• The incident occurred during the seventh over of Sri Lanka's first innings.
• Sri Lanka started strong, but Stone's fielding turned the tide.
• Stone dismissed Karunaratne with a stunning throw from a distance.

After starting his fourth over with a dot ball, Chris Woakes bowled a back-of-the-length delivery that straightened near the fourth stump. Pathum Nissanka punched the ball off his back foot and called for a quick single. However, an agile Olly Stone quickly picked the ball up and hit the stumps before Karunaratne could make it to the striker's end. His commendable effort led to Karunaratne's dismissal, maintaining a tough series for the batter.

Sri Lanka’s Response

Despite the early setback, Nissanka continued his onslaught, bringing up a quick-fire fifty. As of writing, Sri Lanka was 77 for two in 13 overs, showcasing a fightback.