Reports: ABDULLAH ASJAD
Islamabad (October 22, 2021):-Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 8 wickets in the ICC Man’s T20 World Cup 2021 at Al Amerat Cricket Stadium Oman on Friday night. Lankan Captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and asked opposition into bat firs.
Netherlands scored only 44 runs in 10 overs and threw all their 10 wickets in 20 over game. Colin Ackermann scored 11 while Lankan bowler Lahiru Kumara took 3 wickets for 7 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 3 wickets while Maheesh Theekshana took2 wickets for3 runs.
In replay, Sri Lanka chased minor 44 target in 7.1 overs .They have 8 wickets in hand. Opener Kusal perera scored 33 runs not out in 24 deliveries. Brandon Glover and Paul Van Meekeren got 1 wicket each .Sri Lankan bowler Lahiru Kumara got man of the match award for great bowling.
Scores in Brief
Sri Lanka beat Netherlands at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah by eight wickets
Netherlands 44 all out in 10 overs (Colin Ackermann 11; Lahiru Kumara 3/7, Wanindu Hasaranga 3/9, Maheesh Theekshana 2/3)
Sri Lanka 45/2 in 7.1 overs (Kusal Perera 33 not out; Brandon Glover 1/12, Paul Van Meekeren 1/20)
Player of the Match: Lahiru Kumara (Sri Lanka)
