Spinner Maheesh Theekshana took 4-31 as Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs within the closing of the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifier match on the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Both groups had already certified for the primary occasion that can be held in India from Oct. 5-Nov. 19, however Sri Lanka will depart Zimbabwe with the trophy, having received all eight matches it performed within the match.
Having been despatched in to bat, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 233 in 47.5 overs as Sahan Arachchige prime scored with 57.
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Netherlands was in hassle from the beginning of its reply and, after slipping to 49-6, was dismissed for 105 in 23.3 overs.
Theekshana was the chief wicket-taker however seamer Dilshan Madushanka additionally pitched in with 3-18.
“First goal was to qualify and we did it. Second was winning the tournament and we have fortunately done that as well. We can go home happy,” Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood informed reporters.
“The confidence that we have shown in this tournament, we can take it into the World Cup.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com