2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier

In the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Sri Lanka secured a commanding victory by 175 runs against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their first match. 

 

 

Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a formidable total of 355 runs for losing six wickets. Kusal Mendis and Sadheera Samarawickrama contributed significantly, scoring 78 and 73, respectively. 

 

 

The UAE team struggled in their chase and were bowled out for 180 runs in 39 overs, with Wanidu Hasaranga impressively taking six wickets for 24 runs. The tournament's next match for Sri Lanka will be against Oman on June 23 at the same venue.

 

Brief scores

 

 

SL 355 for 6 – Pathum Nissanka 57, Dimuth Karunaratne 52, Kusal Mendis 78, Sadheera Samarawickrama 73, Charith Asalanka (not out) 48, Wanindu Hasaranga (not out) 23, Ali Naseer 2/44, Basil Hameed 1/19)

 

 

United Arab Emirates 180 all out ( 39 overs) – Muhammad Wasim 39, Wiratya Hameed 39, Rameez Shahzad 26, Ali Naseer 34, Wanindu Hasaranga 6/24, Lahiru Kumara 1/26, Dhananjaya de Silva 1/25, Maheesh Theekshana 1/43