ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – SriLanka Enters SUPER-12: Following his side’s 16-run win over the Netherlands in their ICC T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka is very happy. Shanka said that his side had belief that they could be number 1 in their group. SriLanka now is placed in Group 1 of the SUPER-12 & will play Australia, England, NewZealand & Afghanistan: Follow SL vs NED Highlights & Check SriLanka SUPER-12 Schedule with InsideSport.IN
- Sri Lanka will join Australia, England, New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 1 of the Super 12.
- Meanwhile, Netherlands will be placed alongside India, Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh in Group 2
“We knew that we could be the number 1 in this group, but we missed out in the first match. The boys have done well though, especially the bowling group. I knew the wicket was two-paced, so we wanted to bowl well in the first 10 overs and then control the game,” said Dasun Shanaka in a post-match presentation.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Knew we could finish as number one in our group, says Sri Lankan skipper Shanaka after win over Netherlands
SriLanka Enters SUPER-12: An unbeaten batting performance from Max ODowd went in vain as Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands by 16 runs to secure a place in the Super-12 stage of the tournament.
Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 162/6 in their 20 overs. An explosive knock of 79 off 44 balls with five fours and five sixes guide Lankans to a competitive total. Charith Asalanka also played a knock of 31 off 30 balls.
Pacer Paul van Meekeren (2/25) and Bas de Leede (2/31) were the pick of the bowlers for the Dutch. Fred Klaassen, Timm van der Gugten took a wicket each.
Chasing 163, the Netherlands kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Max ODowd kept one end steady but he could not earn a victory for his side, falling short by 16 runs. ODowd scored an unbeaten 71 off 53 balls, consisting of six fours and three sixes.
Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (3/28) once again impressed with a three-wicket haul. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana (2/32) also delivered with the ball. Lahiru Kumara and Binura Fernando took a wicket each. Mendis was given the ‘Man of the Match’ award for his match-winning innings.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Knew we could finish as number one in our group, says Sri Lankan skipper Shanaka after win over Netherlands
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