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UAE is producing a stunning display of bowling and fielding in the game against Sri Lanka. After witnessing a hattrick in the game, the fans got to witness another epic moment as Basil Hameed took a brilliant catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka in the final over of the match.

Nissanka, who played a brilliant knock of 74, and was looking to add more runs in the final few balls, launched a inside-out shot on the up through the off side. However, Basil dived with both hand and plucked the ball while being horizontal to the ground.

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UAE restrict Sri Lanka to 152

Despite an attacking start by the Lankan openers, UAE managed to restrict the Asia Cup champions to under 160 thanks to a brilliant spell from Kartik Meiyappan, who became the first bowler to take a hattrick in T20 World Cup 2022. For Sri Lanka, opener Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer as his 74 took Sri Lanka past 150, which at one point was not looking possible.