Sri Lanka see off sorry West Indies in qualifier dead rubber
Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka's hundred helped secure an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Friday.
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Sri Lanka See Off Sorry West Indies In ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Dead Rubber
Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka's hundred helped secure an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Friday. The Sri Lankans, who had already qualified for the tournament to be played later this year in India, bowled out the already-eliminated Windies for 243 before chasing down the target with 5.4 overs to spare. The defeat brought an end to a miserable tournament for the Caribbean side, after previous losses to Zimbabwe, the Netherlands and Scotland. "Just leave this behind us," said West Indies captain Shai Hope.
Babar Azam, David Miller To Play In Lanka Premier League
Star international cricketers such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller are ready to roar in Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 as the league is scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21. The upcoming season will witness the presence of popular international stars such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller as well as popular Sri Lankan stars Thisara Perera and Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and skipper Dasun Shanaka among others as the matches will be held across two venues--Colombo and Kandy, for the fourth season.
Nissanka century books Sri Lanka's World Cup spot as Zimbabwe, Scotland await fate
Pathum Nissanka's sublime unbeaten 101 propelled Sri Lanka to a place in this year's Cricket World Cup in India as the 1996 winners trounced hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday.
Pathum Nissanka Century Books Sri Lanka's ICC World Cup 2023 Spot
Pathum Nissanka's sublime unbeaten 101 propelled Sri Lanka to a place in this year's Cricket World Cup in India as the 1996 winners trounced hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday. Sri Lanka had bowled out Zimbabwe for a modest 165 inside 33 overs and Nissanka never gave the hosts a hope of victory with his superb innings lifting Sri Lanka to 169 for one in their Super Six stage match. Zimbabwe can still qualify if they beat Scotland on Tuesday. Sri Lanka's bowlers had performed admirably in skittling the hosts out -- man of the match Maheesh Theekshana taking 4-25.
Nissanka century earns Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup berth
:Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 101 as Sri Lanka booked their place at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India with a comprehensive nine wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe in their qualifier in Bulawayo on Sunday.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Score Updates
ZIM vs SL, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Updates:Zimbabwe will taking on Sri Lanka in their Super 6 match of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 on Sunday, at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe will be coming to this match after defeating Oman by 14 runs in their previous match while Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 21 runs. It will be an interesting encounter as both the teams are yet to register a loss in the ongoing tournament. (Live Scorecard)
Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka Target World Cup With West Indies In Danger
Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year's Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six stage of the qualifiers with four points apiece -- carrying over the rewards earned for beating the teams that also advanced from the first round.