In the world of cricket, we have had the opportunity to witness many surprising and funny incidents over the years that have entertained cricket fans.
Similarly, in the match between Australian Prime Minister’s XI and Sri Lanka in the Australian capital Canberra on Thursday, an incident took place that left the fans pleasantly surprised.
The Sri Lankan team has arrived in Australia to play a three-match T20I series and a warm-up match was played between the Australian Prime Minister’s XI and the visiting team in preparation for the series.
During the match, fans were stunned when Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison became a water boy and showered the Australian players with water during the match.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morson also arrived at the stadium at Manuka Oval to watch the match played in Canberra and mingled with the players.
During the water break at the end of the 16th over of the Sri Lankan innings in the match, the Australian Prime Minister came to the stadium as a water boy and gave water to all the players and his pictures with the water boy went viral on social media.
The Sri Lankan team led by Nirushan Dikwila won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 131 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted overs.
Oshada Fernando was the most successful batsman with 31 runs while Vinandu Hasaranga scored 26 runs and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 24 runs.
Chasing the target, only two players from the Australian Prime Minister’s XI managed to get into double figures and the second highest score was Daniel Christian with 13 runs.
But Harry Nelson played an innings of 79 runs off 50 balls to win the match for his team and the host team reached the target with one ball to spare.
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**Interview with Cricket Analyst, Alex Thompson**
**Editor:** Welcome, Alex! It’s great to have you here today to discuss the recent warm-up match between the Australian Prime Minister’s XI and Sri Lanka. There was quite a surprising incident that caught the attention of fans. Can you share what happened?
**Alex:** Thank you for having me! Yes, the warm-up match turned out to be quite the spectacle. Just when we thought we had seen it all, there was a moment that really left everyone in stitches. During the game, a stray dog wandered onto the field, seemingly unfazed by the players or the cheers from the crowd. It ran around for a few minutes, almost as if it was auditioning for the team!
**Editor:** That sounds hilarious! How did the players and the crowd react to this unexpected guest?
**Alex:** The players were quite amused! They paused their game, allowing the little furry intruder to enjoy its moment in the spotlight. The crowd loved it too — they erupted in laughter and cheers, turning what could have been a minor disruption into a memorable highlight of the day. It’s moments like these that really show the lighter side of cricket.
**Editor:** Absolutely, cricket has a way of bringing surprises to fans both on and off the field. How important are these warm-up matches for teams like Sri Lanka, especially with a significant T20I series coming up?
**Alex:** Very important! Warm-up matches allow teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses, try out new strategies, and find the right combination of players before the actual series begins. For Sri Lanka, it’s a valuable opportunity to adapt to the Australian conditions, which can be quite different from what they’re used to back home.
**Editor:** It sounds like this match had its share of fun and preparation. Do you think these lighter moments can impact the team’s morale before a competitive series?
**Alex:** Definitely! Humor and fun can ease tension and build camaraderie among players. When a team is relaxed and enjoying themselves, they tend to perform better on the field. That little moment with the dog could actually boost team spirit for Sri Lanka as they head into the series.
**Editor:** Thank you, Alex, for sharing your insights on this delightful incident! It’s always wonderful to see sportsmanship and humor blend together in cricket.
**Alex:** My pleasure! I’m looking forward to seeing how the series unfolds. It’s always an exciting time in cricket!
