Match Ended   
Match 6, Kardinia Park, Geelong , Oct 18, 2022
SL SL
152/8 (20.0/20)
UAE UAE
73 (17.1/20)
Sri Lanka beat United Arab Emirates by 79 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Pathum Nissanka
    74(60)
SL 152/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
74 (60)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 123.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50705-dhananjaya-maduranga-de-silva-playerprofile>Dhananjaya de Silva</a>
Dhananjaya de Silva
33 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 157.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Karthik Meiyappan
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/3
R/W
UAE 73/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/114966-aayan-khan-playerprofile>Aayan Khan</a>
Aayan Khan
19 (21)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 90.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112230-junaid-siddique-playerprofile>Junaid Siddique</a>
Junaid Siddique
18 (16)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 112.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 2.00
4
OVERS
8/3
R/W
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 3.91
3.5
OVERS
15/3
R/W
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Dasun Shanaka, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. He says that the crowd follows them and he is thankful to them for their support. Mentions that he is really disappointed with the way they ended the innings as they could have easily got to 180 or 190. Adds that he and Bhanuka Rajapaksa didn’t click in the middle overs and that cost them a few runs. Claims that coming into this game it was important to get the win and they didn’t worry about net run rate. Adds that they were able to put up a good score on the board and Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga did well to restrict the opponents. Credits Pathum Nissanka for an outstanding innings and adds that he has always had the talent and they are proud of him. Ends by saying that hopefully everything will be fine with Dushmantha Chameera.
Chundangapoyil Rizwan, the skipper of United Arab Emirates says that they restricted the opponents to a decent total. Admits that they could have bowled better in the first half of the game but they did well to get back in match. Credits Karthik Meiyappan for bowling beautifully and adds that getting a Hat-trick in the World Cup is exceptional. Mentions that they usually play in hotter conditions but need to adapt to the different climates. Ends by saying that the batters could not get going as the Sri Lankan fast bowlers bowled well with the new ball and they need to work on their skill sets to do better.
Pathum Nissanka wins the Man of the Match award for his incredible knock of 74 runs. He says along with Kusal Mendis he was able to build a good opening partnership. Adds that all the other batters helped him build his innings. Claims that he is happy to play a game like this in the World Cup and thanks the crowd for their support.
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Earlier in the innings, Sri Lanka seemed to be on track to score around 180, although they could not keep the ante up and only posted 152 on the board. It was the brilliant effort of the UAE bowlers that helped them to pull things back. It was majorly because of Karthik Meiyappan who turned the game on its head with his Hat-Trick. Later though UAE could not turn on the heat with the blade and got bundled out for 73 runs.
Sri Lanka ripped the hearts of the UAE outfit. The bowlers never allowed the batters to have a breather at the crease. It was Dushmantha Chameera who opened the floodgates and boy, he was enjoying his time back from injury. Although, to break the hearts of Sri Lankan fans he was unable to complete his spell of 4 overs, as he went off the ground after picking up a niggle in his run-up. Hopefully, he should be back soon and it does not affect Sri Lanka's journey. Dushmantha Chameera was the star with 3 wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana also did the trick with the ball and combined for 5 wickets.
United Arab Emirates could not turn up with the blade tonight. It looked like they will put up a solid fight with the way Chirag Suri started the innings, although things went bad very soon as they lost 4 wickets inside the Powerplay. Later, on only Aayan Khan played a gritty knock and Junaid Siddique entertained the crowd with his aggressive approach. Apart from them, no other batter could live up to the task.
Sri Lanka record their first win of the campaign in front of the buoyant Sri Lankan fans. United Arab Emirates tried their very best with the ball but the early collapse with the bat took the game away from them. Although there are a lot of sweet memories that UAE will take from this game.
Over 17.1 : 73/10
0 Runs
  • W 17.1
J. Siddique
18 (16)
Z. Khan
1 (1)
M. Theekshana
3.1-0-15-2
17.1
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Maheesh Theekshana wraps up the game for Sri Lanka and celebrates the wicket in style with a bow and arrow celebration! This is bowled in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Junaid Siddique gets his front foot to the leg side and heaves the ball toward the leg side. He slices this to long on where Pathum Nissanka takes an easy catch and it fitting that he ends the game after his outstanding knock in the first inning. Sri Lanka have won by 79 runs and this has been a walk in the park for them.
Over 17 : 73/9
10 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
J. Siddique
18 (15)
Z. Khan
1 (1)
D. Shanaka
1.1-0-7-1
16.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Junaid Siddique
This is a fraction fuller and outside the off pole, Junaid Siddique pushes at the ball and gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.
16.6
wd
Dasun Shanaka To Junaid Siddique
WIDE! Dasun Shanaka bowls a slower bouncer just outside off, Junaid Siddique is deceived by the pace but the umpire calls this wide for height.
OH NO! A huge blow for Sri Lanka. Their big man Dushmantha Chameera is struggling at the moment with an injury. He pulls out of his run-up and makes his way out of the field. The physio will surely have a closer look on the injury. Hopefully, it is nothing major.
16.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Junaid Siddique
Goes back to bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps Junaid Siddique looks to block this but gets an outside edge towards point.
16.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Junaid Siddique
Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Junaid Siddique slashes at the ball but does not connect as the ball goes through to the keeper.
16.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Junaid Siddique
This is on a good length and straight, Junaid Siddique looks to swing across the line but misses this time as the ball goes just over the stumps.
16.2
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Junaid Siddique
SIX! Junaid Siddique is not hanging around here! The ball has been dispatched out of the stadium for the longest six in the tournament so far! Dushmantha Chameera bowls this full on the pads, Junaid Siddique gets his front foot out of the way and plunders this over the deep square leg for a 109 meters biggie!
16.1
2
Dushmantha Chameera To Junaid Siddique
Dushmantha Chameera begins the over with a really full delivery in line with the stumps, Junaid Siddique digs this out past the mid off fielder and they take two runs as the fielder at long on cuts off the ball.
Over 16 : 63/9
7 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
J. Siddique
9 (9)
Z. Khan
1 (1)
M. Theekshana
3-0-15-1
15.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique
Bowls this one full and outside the off pole, Junaid Siddique drives this to deep cover for a single to retain strike.
15.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique
This is on a shorter length as well and outside off, Junaid Siddique gets beaten on the outside edge as he pushes at the ball.
15.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique
This is a fraction short and angled down leg, Junaid Siddique looks to pull but misses and the ball hits the pad. There is an appeal from the bowler but the umpire does not think this is out. Dasun Shanaka consults with his keeper and ends up taking the review at the last moment. UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows the ball is just clipping the leg pole on umpire's call. Junaid Siddique survives and United Arab Emirates bat on.
15.3
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique
FOUR! That has been powered away! Maheesh Theekshana loops this full and outside off, Junaid Siddique gets his front foot out of the way and thumps the ball towards deep cover for a boundary.
15.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Zahoor Khan
A low full toss wide outside off, Zahoor Khan sweeps this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.
15.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Junaid Siddique
Maheesh Theekshana bowls this full and just outside off, Junaid Siddique swings wildly and slices the ball past backward point for a single.
Zahoor Khan is the last batter for the United Arab Emirates.
Over 15 : 56/9
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
A. Khan
19 (21)
J. Siddique
3 (4)
W. Hasaranga
4-1-8-3
14.6
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aayan Khan OUT!
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes this time. He deserved a wicket in this over, as he created several chances. It is tossed up, on off. Aayan Khan gets low and looks to sweep it away but misses. The ball goes through to rattle the stumps. A gritty innings from Khan comes to an end.
14.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Junaid Siddique
Junaid Siddique is living on the edge here. Full ball, on off. Junaid Siddique goes for the biggie yet again, although he doesn't get the desired distance on it. There is a miscommunication in the deep and eventually the ball lands safely yet again.
14.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aayan Khan
Short ball, on off. Khan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aayan Khan
On off, worked to covers.
14.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Junaid Siddique
DROPPED! It could've been 9 wickets but Jeffrey Vandersay spills it in the deep. It is full, in the slot. Junaid Siddique clears his front leg and pulls the trigger. It flies towards long on. Jeffrey Vandersay settles under it but could not pouch it.
17 OV
10 Runs
D. Chameera D. Shanaka to J. Siddique
  • 216.1
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
16 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to J. Siddique Z. Khan
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Siddique A. Khan
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
3 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Meiyappan A. Khan J. Siddique
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
C. Karunaratne to K. Meiyappan A. Khan
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
4 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Khan K. Daud K. Meiyappan
  • 211.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
3 Runs
D. Chameera to A. Khan K. Daud
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
1 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Khan V. Aravind K. Daud
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • W 9.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
5 Runs
D. Shanaka to B. Hameed A. Khan
  • 08.1
  • W 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
0 Runs
W. Hasaranga to V. Aravind
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
C. Karunaratne to V. Aravind B. Hameed
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 26.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
2 Runs
P. Madushan to C. Suri B. Hameed
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • W 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
D. Chameera to C. Rizwan V. Aravind
  • 04.1
  • W 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
2 Runs
P. Madushan to C. Suri C. Rizwan
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
2 Runs
D. Chameera to M. Waseem A. Lakra C. Suri
  • 02.1
  • W 2.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to M. Waseem C. Suri
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
10 Runs
P. Madushan to M. Waseem C. Suri
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 1 WD 0.3
  • 40.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 152/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 19.2 overs
  • P Nissanka 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 45 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/2 in 13.1 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 38 balls between P Nissanka (17) and de Silva (33)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 84/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 52/1
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 5.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (15.4 ovs): SL against J Siddique (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, UAE: 2) (Retained)
  • United Arab Emirates 50/7 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.5 ovs): SL against V Aravind (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, UAE: 2)
  • Drinks: United Arab Emirates 36/6 in 9.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): United Arab Emirates 23/4
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