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ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, 11th Match, Group B, Bulawayo, Jun 23rd, 2023

Sri Lanka

(14.6 ov) 100/0 (14.6 ov) 100/0

Oman

(30.2 ov) 98/10 (30.2 ov) 98/10

Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to Bowling

SL 100/0 (14.6) CRR: 6.67

SL 100/0 (14.6) CRR: 6.67

OMAN 98/10 (30.2)

OMAN 98/10 (30.2)

Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
37
39
5
0
94.87
61
51
8
0
119.61
Bowler
0
M
R
W
ECO
4
0
24
0
6
1
0
10
0
10
Recent: ... | 0 1 4 4 0 0 | 0 2 2 1 1 4 Overs: 14.6
Sri Lanka used the conditions to great effect today. Bowlers exploited whatever help was available and Hasaranga was too good yet again. Oman have still things in control as a win again Scotland will secure them a place in the Super Sixes. That's it from this game. Scotland are playing their second game today and have put up a challenging 282 on the board against UAE. Hop tabs to get a glimpse of that contest. Goodbye!
Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka captain: It's not about the toss, it's about the body language and intent. Lahiru Kumara and the bowlers had great intent. We don't take any team lightly. Whenever I throw the ball to him he (Hasaranga) gets wickets, very good that he is taking five-wicket hauls. It's a habit for them (openers giving good starts). This allows our hitters down the order to go hard later. Supporting staff and the management have done a great job in keeping the environment calm.
Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka captain: It's not about the toss, it's about the body language and intent. Lahiru Kumara and the bowlers had great intent. We don't take any team lightly. Whenever I throw the ball to him he (Hasaranga) gets wickets, very good that he is taking five-wicket hauls. It's a habit for them (openers giving good starts). This allows our hitters down the order to go hard later. Supporting staff and the management have done a great job in keeping the environment calm.
Zeeshan Maqsood | Oman captain: Good to play against Sri Lanka, we learnt a lot with the way they bowled and batted. First 10 overs we lost too many wickets. Ayaan with the bat was a positive to take from this game. We have been tested now and that is good for us. We are still on our toes, we have two wins and we are looking forward. We cannot lose hope, keep fighting and play well. Unfortunately Ayaan couldn't get the fifty, hopefully he will get it in the next game.
Zeeshan Maqsood | Oman captain: Good to play against Sri Lanka, we learnt a lot with the way they bowled and batted. First 10 overs we lost too many wickets. Ayaan with the bat was a positive to take from this game. We have been tested now and that is good for us. We are still on our toes, we have two wins and we are looking forward. We cannot lose hope, keep fighting and play well. Unfortunately Ayaan couldn't get the fifty, hopefully he will get it in the next game.
Wanindu Hasaranga | Player of the Match: This is a very good wicket to bowl for legspinners. I tried to bowl at the stumps, that's why I got wickets. I don't know the reason about that and I do my normal basic things [on batters still not picking him after so many games]. The fast bowlers bowled really well, they bowled in good areas, Kumara bowled well and Rajitha supported him. These matches are very helpful for the World Cup tournament for us.
Wanindu Hasaranga | Player of the Match: This is a very good wicket to bowl for legspinners. I tried to bowl at the stumps, that's why I got wickets. I don't know the reason about that and I do my normal basic things [on batters still not picking him after so many games]. The fast bowlers bowled really well, they bowled in good areas, Kumara bowled well and Rajitha supported him. These matches are very helpful for the World Cup tournament for us.
12:47 Local Time, 10:47 GMT, 16:17 IST: So Sri Lanka's first outing in international cricket with Oman turns out to be a cakewalk. If game was killed in the powerplay when Sri Lanka chose to bowl. Kumara set it up taking three key batters. Rajitha was consistent too. Coach Chris Silverwood from the sidelines kept gesturing to bring on the leggie when Shanaka was bowling. The captain delayed the move by a couple of overs but Hasaranga made a massive impact as expected. Three wickets in his first two overs and Oman were totally down and out. Ayaan Khan managed to stretch it close to 100. The pitch had already eased out in the Oman innings and both Karunaratne and Nissanka coasted along for a 10-wicket win. Sri Lanka already had a massive win over UAE, now this win will further shoot their NRR higher. Stay tuned for the presentation...
12:47 Local Time, 10:47 GMT, 16:17 IST: So Sri Lanka's first outing in international cricket with Oman turns out to be a cakewalk. If game was killed in the powerplay when Sri Lanka chose to bowl. Kumara set it up taking three key batters. Rajitha was consistent too. Coach Chris Silverwood from the sidelines kept gesturing to bring on the leggie when Shanaka was bowling. The captain delayed the move by a couple of overs but Hasaranga made a massive impact as expected. Three wickets in his first two overs and Oman were totally down and out. Ayaan Khan managed to stretch it close to 100. The pitch had already eased out in the Oman innings and both Karunaratne and Nissanka coasted along for a 10-wicket win. Sri Lanka already had a massive win over UAE, now this win will further shoot their NRR higher. Stay tuned for the presentation...
14.6
Ayaan Khan to Karunaratne, FOUR, Karunaratne finishes off the game in unKarunaratne fashion. He's a solid, sound Test opener that will delight coaches. And now he's playing white-ball cricket because his country needs stability in the top-order and this high on technique, compact player has played the scoop shot to finish this game. Moved across to this shortish delivery and helped it on its way to fine-leg
14.6
Ayaan Khan to Karunaratne, FOUR, Karunaratne finishes off the game in unKarunaratne fashion. He's a solid, sound Test opener that will delight coaches. And now he's playing white-ball cricket because his country needs stability in the top-order and this high on technique, compact player has played the scoop shot to finish this game. Moved across to this shortish delivery and helped it on its way to fine-leg
14.5
Ayaan Khan to Nissanka, 1 run, shortish delivery, Nissanka goes back and punches it deep cover
14.5
Ayaan Khan to Nissanka, 1 run, shortish delivery, Nissanka goes back and punches it deep cover
14.4
Ayaan Khan to Karunaratne, 1 run, shorter in length, but it's a flick again, this time to deep square leg for one
14.4
Ayaan Khan to Karunaratne, 1 run, shorter in length, but it's a flick again, this time to deep square leg for one