Sports Bulletin Report
Harare (Zimbabwe): Sri Lanka outclassed Netherlands by 128 runs in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
The Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to field first. Sri Lanka all out in 47.5 overs at a total of 233 runs. Sahan Arachchige was the top scorer with 57 runs off 71 balls, as he hit 4 fours. Kusal Mendis made 43 runs with 5 fours and 1 sixes, Charith Asalanka scored 36 runs with 4 boundaries, Wanindu Hasaranga made 29 runs with 4 fours and 1 six. Vikramjit Singh (2 for 12), Logan van Beek (2 for 40), Ryan Klein (2 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Netherland.
In reply, Netherland made only 105 runs and wasted all batters in 23.3 overs. Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 33 runs off 63 balls. He hit 1 four and 1 six. Logan van Beek made 20 runs with 1 four, Vikramjit Singh scored 13 runs with 3 four. Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 31), Dilshan Madushana (3 for 18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 35) were wicket-taker bowlers for Sri Lanka. Dilshan Madushanka got the “Man of the Match” award.
Summarized Scorecard:
Sri Lanka (Batting) 233 runs all out in 47.5 overs
Sahan Arachchige (57 runs, 71 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Kusal Mendis (43 runs, 52 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Charith Asalanka (36 runs, 36 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Wanindu Hasaranga (29 runs, 21 balls, 4x2, 6x1)
Netherlands (Bowling)
Vikramjit Singh (2 for 12), Logan van Beek (2 for 40), Ryan Klein (2 for 42),
Netherlands (Batting) 244 for 2 runs in 44.2 overs
Max O’Dowd (33 runs, 63 balls, 4x1, 6x1), Logan van Beek (20 runs not out, 24 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Vikramjit Singh (13 runs, 14 balls, 4x3, 6x0)
Sri Lanka (Bowling)
Maheesh Theekshana (4 for 31), Dilshan Madushana (3 for 18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 35)
