Wanindu Hasaranga picks third consecutive ODI five-wicket haul, equals Waqar Younis’ 33-year-old record

Hasaranga, claimed his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the ODI World Cup qualifiers on Sunday, equalling Waqar Younis’ feat from 1990.

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Hasaranga, who picked up six for 24 against the United Arab Emirates and five for 13 versus Oman since Monday, claimed figures of five for 79 against Ireland - incidentally the second-most expensive five-wicket haul in the ODI format.

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Hasaranga is only the second bowler to achieve three consecutive ODI five-wicket hauls after Pakistan legend Waqar Younis, who recorded the feat in 1990.

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Waqar notched up figures of 5/11 and 5/16 against New Zealand, and 5/52 against West Indies in the space of five days in November 1990.

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