Having already certified for the World Cup match scheduled to happen in India later this 12 months, Sri Lanka put up a powerful bowling efficiency, dismissing the West Indies for 243 runs. In the chase, they comfortably reached the goal with 5.4 overs to spare.
Unfortunately, the West Indies had a disappointing match, struggling defeats in opposition to Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, and Scotland. With this loss to Sri Lanka, their marketing campaign got here to an finish.
“Just leave this behind us,” stated West Indies captain Shai Hope.
“Look forward. Communication is the key. We are already at the bottom, we have to find ways to get back up.”
The Dutch secured the second qualifying place for the World Cup, to be held from October 5 to November 19, with a dramatic victory over Scotland on Thursday.
Sri Lanka will face the Netherlands in Sunday’s remaining.
“Our camp is very positive and we are very confident with our performance,” stated Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka.
“What we need to control is our performance. The result will take care of itself.”
After successful the toss and electing to discipline first, Sri Lanka ran by means of the West Indies high order, decreasing their opponents to 123-7.
Spinner Maheesh Theekshana eliminated three of the highest 4 batters and ended with figures of 4-34 from his 10 overs.
Keacy Carty a minimum of secured some respectability for the Windies along with his 87, supported by Romario Shepherd and Kevin Sinclair down the order.
But Sri Lanka by no means seemed in peril of stumbling with the bat, as Nissanka stroked a 113-ball 104 for his second successive century.
His fellow opener Dimuth Karunaratne added 83 in a first-wicket partnership of 190.
Both had been finally dismissed earlier than Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama took the aspect dwelling.
(With AFP inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com