Sri Lanka’s top-order batters all contributed with half-centuries, propelling their staff to an imposing complete of 355/6 of their allotted 50 overs. The late fireworks from Charith Asalanka and Hasaranga additional boosted the rating, with Hasaranga ending unbeaten on 23 off simply 12 deliveries.
In the UAE’s chase, Hasaranga returned to the assault and dismissed three of their high 5 batters, resulting in their eventual collapse as they have been bowled out for 180 in 39 overs. In the method of taking six wickets, Hasaranga additionally reached the milestone of fifty ODI wickets.
During Sri Lanka’s innings, Kusal Mendis performed a stellar innings, smashing 78 off 63 balls, together with 10 boundaries. He fashioned a vital 105-run partnership with Sadeera Samarawickrama, which set the muse for Sri Lanka’s formidable complete.
Mendis was finally caught by a substitute fielder off Ali Naseer, whereas Samarawickrama was run out on 73 from 64 deliveries, giving UAE a glimmer of hope to limit the scoring within the last six overs.
However, Asalanka had completely different plans, showcasing an distinctive show of ending by hammering boundaries at will. He remained unbeaten on 48 off simply 23 balls. Hasaranga additionally contributed with three boundaries within the last over, pushing Sri Lanka’s rating past the 350-run mark.
Oman rock Ireland
Oman pulled off an excellent run chase to beat Ireland by 5 wickets in one other group match to trigger the primary upset within the qualifying match.
Ireland would have been assured after a flurry of lower-order runs helped them to 281/7 with Harry Tector (52 off 82 balls) and George Dockrell (91 off 89 balls) starring with the bat after Oman elected to bowl.
But the Asian nation chased down the goal in model, with half-centuries from Kashyap Prajapati, Aqib Ilyas and Zeeshan Maqsood.
The win got here with 11 balls to spare as Mohammad Nadeem (46*), Ayaan Khan (21) and Shoaib Khan (19*) completed it off.
Brief Scores:
Sri Lanka 355/6 in 50 overs (Kusal Mendis 78, Sadeera Samarawickrama 73, Ali Naseer 2/44). UAE 180 in 39 over (Wanindu Hasaranga 6/24). SL received by 175 runs.
Ireland 281/7 (George Dockrell 91, Harry Tector 52, Bilal Khan 2/64).
Oman 285/5 in 48.1 overs (Kashyap Prajapati 72, Zeeshan Maqsood 59). Oman received by 5 wkts.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com