Ryan Burl Stuns Sri Lanka with Magical Stumping in T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe’s Ryan Burl delivered a moment of brilliance that turned the Group B clash against Sri Lanka on its head at the R. Premadasa Stadium. The T20 World Cup 2026 encounter saw the hosts struggling to accelerate, only to be stunned by Burl’s sharp leg-spin in the 13th over of the first innings.

Chasing a competitive total, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis was struggling for rhythm, scoring 14 off 20 balls. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza turned to his star leg-spinner, and Burl struck gold on his very first delivery of the over. Flighting the ball outside off-stump, Burl’s delivery spun sharply, deceiving Mendis completely. Attempting a cover drive, Mendis lost his balance, and wicketkeeper Tadiwanashe Marumani executed a lightning-fast stumping.

“It was a magical delivery,” Raza said post-match. “Ryan has the ability to change games single-handedly, and today he showed why he’s our X-factor in T20 cricket.”

The wicket came just as Sri Lanka crossed the 100-run mark, halting their momentum and triggering a middle-order collapse. Burl’s masterful leg-spin, combining flight, spin, and precision, reminded everyone why Zimbabwe remains dangerous in T20 cricket.

Fans witnessed a classic T20 moment: one ball, one wicket, and a game turned. Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling, led by Burl, ensured the match remained tense and competitive right to the end.

With Ryan Burl in form, the Zimbabwean side has sent a strong warning to the rest of the tournament: never underestimate the power of a sharp leg-spinner in crunch situations.