Gunathilaka 8th 'obstructing the field' dismissal in ODIs By IANS | Published on Thu, Mar 11 2021 14:12 IST | 0 Views Gunathilaka 8th 'obstructing the field' dismissal in ODIs. Image Source: IANS News Antigua, March 11 : Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka became the first Sri Lankan player and only the eighth in the history of ODI cricket to be given out for obstructing the field. It happened during the first match against the West Indies. The incident occurred off the first ball of the 22nd over bowled by West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday. Gunathilaka, who was batting on 55 off 61 balls, played at a length delivery and the ball dropped by his feet.