The one-handed diving catch by David Warner to dismiss Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is legendary.

The one-handed diving catch by David Warner to dismiss Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is legendary. Warner, ever alert, flew in from the slips and dived full length for a fantastic one-handed catch. After hitting the inside edge of Karunaratne’s bat and then the pad the ball ballooned up in the air.

Australia has dominated the Test series against Sri Lanka, dismissing the hosts for 212 on the first day of the first Test in Galle. The spinners, also as expected, ruled the roost, taking 8 wickets between them. Nathan Lyon took his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests, while leggie Mitchell Swepson chipped in with three wickets.

While the spinners bowled well, the Australians were sharp in the field, taking some excellent catches to deflate the Sri Lankans.

Moreover, The wicket of Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne was always going to be crucial, and it was secured thanks to a magical diving catch by the ageless David Warner.

Warner flew in from the slips and dived full length for a great one-handed catch. After hitting the inside edge of Karunaratne’s bat and then the pad, the ball had ballooned up in the air.

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David Warner’s flying catch sends Karunaratne back to the pavilion.

Everyone went up for LBW.. David Warner kept his eye on the prize and took an absolute ripper! #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/f7cdguPs39— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) June 29, 2022

After scoring a tenacious 28 off 84 balls, Sri Lanka’s captain was forced to retire. However, Niroshan Dickwella’s quick-fire 58 and Angelo Mathews’ labored 39 ensured the hosts passed the 200-run mark.

It will be interesting to see how the Australian batters react to the spinners from Sri Lanka.

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