Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup 2024© AFP
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024:Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka's knocks, followed by the equal contributions from the entire bowling unit helped Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands by 83 runs in their T20 World Cup 2024, Group D match. Chasing a whopping target of 202, Netherlands started the proceedings on a good not but Sri Lanka bowlers quickly bounced back and bundled them out for 118. For SL, Nuwan Thushara scalped three wickets while skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and and Matheesha Pathirana scalped two wickets each. Apart from them, Maheesh Theekshana and Dasun Shanaka also scalped one wicket each. As Bangladesh defeated Nepal and entered the Super 8s stage, Netherlands got knocked out from the race.(Scorecard | Points Table)
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Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Sri Lankasays that after the first two defeats, this win is healthy for them. Adds that they saw that the wicket was good last night and thought that anything above 160, they could defend. Tells that losing a lot of wickets in clusters cost them a lot. Praises Asalanka and says that he has a lot of talent and showed what he can do for the team. Ends by saying that Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silvaalso played key roles in this game.
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Scott Edwards, the skipper of Netherlandssays the wicket was better than what they have been playing on in other grounds. Adds they didn't execute the plans though and credits the way Sri Lankabatted. Tells they were slow to react and use the longer side of the fence. Feels against a good quality side, they can't afford to be lost for even a small period. Mentions they wanted one of the batters to have big contributions but it didn't happen.
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Charith Asalankawins the Player of the Match award. He says that the conditions are far better here than USA. Adds that he and the other batters enjoyed playing here. Mentions that it is tough to come in at number 5 and he tries play according to the conditions and situation. Says that he still needs to improve and be more consistent. Ends by saying that they are a bit disappointed with the first two results but it feels good to finish with a win.
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Wanindu Hasarangadid said at the toss that the batters need to step up and boy they did, all of them made some crucial contributions. The surface was perfect to bat on and Sri Lankashowed a lot of character right till the last ball. In the second innings, the first six overs didn't go the Lankans' way but they bowled well throughout, took regular wickets to win by a big margin. Nuwan Thusharawas the pick of the bowlers as he took three wickets while Wanindu Hasarangaand Matheesha Pathiranatook two each.
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Netherlandswere 47/2 inside the Powerplay, they were going strong but the news came in about their qualification chances and all of a sudden, they lost 5 wickets in 5 overs. Scott Edwardswas there for a long period of time but Netherlandsnever showed any intent to chase down this humongous total. On the other hand, this was the best performance by Sri Lankain this tournament. Proper all-round performance from them but it came a little too late as they had nothing but to play for pride.
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A convincing win in the end for Sri Lanka! The eyes were on Netherlandsthough at the start of the game. They came on the ground with a purpose but when it mattered the most, they succumbed under pressure. The bowling group mainly didn't execute their plans. Netherlandswere ordinary with the ball throughout the innings. They allowed a couple of big partnerships to build on to make things worse for them. With the bat, the openers started well, Michael Levittparticularly showed a lot of intent but Sri Lankaknew they were a couple of wickets away from dominating the game.
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Nuwan Thushara to Paul van Meekeren
OUT! PLUMB IN THE FRONT! That's it then! Nuwan Thusharaserves this in the blockhole, on middle, Paul van Meekerengoes down to scoop it away but misses and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is an appeal and up goes the finger. Paul van Meekerenstill goes for the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. SRI LANKA WINBY 83 RUNS!
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Nuwan Thushara to Vivian Kingma
Fuller and on off, Vivian Kingmapushes it towards extra covers for a single.
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Vivian Kingmais the last man in.
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Nuwan Thushara to Scott Edwards
OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! The skipper goes now as well! Nuwan Thusharabangs this hard on the pitch, on middle, Scott Edwardspulls it hard but unfortunately hits it straight to short mid-wicket where Maheesh Theekshanatakes a sharp catch. Sri Lankaone wicket away from the win now!
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Nuwan Thushara to Scott Edwards
FOUR! Nice shot! Back of a length and outside off, Scott Edwardsfrees his arms and crunches it through point for a cracking boundary.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Scott Edwards
Pitched up and around off, Scott Edwardsslices it over point for one.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Scott Edwards
SIX! MISJUDGED IN THE DEEP! Gives it some more air, full and on middle, Scott Edwardsgoes down and connects with his slog-sweep towards deep square leg, Dasun Shanakafails to judge the flight of the ball and in the end, gets nowhere near the ball as it goes over for a maximum.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Paul van Meekeren
Flighted, full and on off, Paul van Meekerentaps it towards point for one.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Scott Edwards
Almost for Maheesh Theekshana! He slows it up this time, full and on off, Scott Edwardsgoes for the reverse sweep, gets a bottom edge that goes very close to the leg stump behind the keeper. They cross.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Paul van Meekeren
Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Paul van Meekerentries to push it away but gets an outside edge along the ground to short third man for a single.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Paul van Meekeren
Floated, full but down the leg side, Paul van Meekerenmisses his flick. Wided.
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Maheesh Theekshana to Paul van Meekeren
Close! Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Paul van Meekerengoes down to reverse sweep but misses, the ball just goes past the leg pole.
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Wanindu Hasaranga Matheesha Pathirana Pathum Nissanka Dasun Shanaka Angelo Mathews Bas de Leede Scott Edwards Sybrand Engelbrecht Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, Match 38 T20 World Cup 2024 Sri Lanka Cricket Team Netherlands Cricket Live Score Live Cricket Score Live Blogs
