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Match 11, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
, Jun 23, 2023
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That's all from this game. It is Sri Lanka who came out on top in a very convincing fashion. On the other hand, Oman had the chance to seal a spot in the next stage with a win but they were outplayed by a strong Sri Lankan side. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers action continues on Saturday, the 24th of June as well with two games in store. It will be Zimbabwe taking on West Indies and the Netherlands will lock horns with Nepal. Both games will begin at 12.30 pm IST (7.00 am GMT). As always you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri Lanka, says that the intent from the bowlers was brilliant and that helped the team get over the line. Adds that they did not take anything lightly and feels that they played better today. Mentions that Wanindu Hasaranga is a champion bowler and it feels great to have such a player in the side. Adds that a victory as such is morale-boosting and a nice one to move ahead. Closes by saying that the management has helped a lot to keep our heads in the right place.
Zeeshan Maqsood, the skipper of Oman, says that it feels proud to play against Sri Lanka and the team has learned a lot from them. Adds that the game was lost in the first Powerplay as they lost too many wickets. Also adds that the team is well-tested now and it will help the side move further ahead. Closes by saying that the team has to hold their heads high and take this game as a learning curve. Mentions that it was unfortunate for Ayaan Khan not to get a half-century as he batted really well.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance. He had figures of 5 for 13 including two maidens. He says this is a very good wicket to bowl for a leggie and he tried to aim at stumps and that worked out brilliantly. Adds that the pacers bowled very well in nice areas and that was the reason for his late introduction today. Also adds that such tracks and games will help the side to prepare for the ODI World Cup to be played in India.
Time for the presentations....
Earlier in the game, after Dasun Shanaka won the toss and put Oman into bat in overcast conditions, the Oman openers had a tough job in front of them of negotiating the first hour. The new ball pairing of Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara were on the money right from the start and did not allow the two openers to settle in. Oman could never get going and found themselves four wickets down inside the first Powerplay. Ayaan Khan and Jatinder Singh did well to steady the sinking ship of Oman with a 52-run stand. Once the partnership was broken, Oman lost their way and were rolled over for 98 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga was once again the star of the show for Sri Lanka with figures of 5 for 13 from 7.2 overs. Lahiru Kumara accounted for three wickets while Kasun Rajitha had a wicket to his name as well.
On the other hand, Oman were riding high on confidence courtesy of back-to-back wins but they have been handed a crushing defeat by Sri Lanka here. As it was the first case in the first innings, Oman's seamer Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt did get the ball to swing but were unable to keep it tight against the two Sri Lankan openers. They even resorted to short-pitch stuff but even that failed to reward them with a wicket. Zeeshan Maqsood brought spinners into the attack but with they were unable to work their magic. To be honest, it has been a forgetful game for Oman and they will look to put this game behind them as they move forward in the competition.
Sri Lanka have absolutely steamrolled their way to victory here! It has been a job well done for Dasun Shanaka and Co. as they have dominated with both bat and ball. In their pursuit of a very modest total, Sri Lanka were off to a solid start. The two openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne worked the ball in the gaps and were quick to pounce on the loose deliveries. Neither of the batters did get bogged down and kept the scoreboard ticking. Karunratne notched up his fourth consecutive ODI fifty and stitched a 100-run opening stand with his partner Pathum Nissanka to take his side over the line. With this comprehensive victory, Sri Lanka go top of Group B.
End Of The Over 15 : 100/0
10 Runs
- 014.1
- 214.2
- 214.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 414.6
D. Karunaratne
61 (51)
P. Nissanka
37 (39)
A. Khan
1-0-10-0
14.6
4
Ayaan Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! That's a wrap as Dimuth Karunaratne has ramped this away for four behind the wicket. Short of a length in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne shuffles to his off and raps this behind the wicket for four runs. Sri Lanka have defeated Oman by 10 wickets.
14.5
1
Ayaan Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
14.4
1
Ayaan Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short of a length in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this towards mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
2
Ayaan Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
2Tossed up in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this to deep mid-wicket region for a couple me here.
14.2
2
Ayaan Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Tossed up on pads, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks this to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
14.1
0
Ayaan Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short of a length going down leg, Dimuth Karunaratne looks to go uppish but misses out as the ball clips his pads.
End Of The Over 14 : 90/0
9 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 413.3
- 413.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
P. Nissanka
36 (38)
D. Karunaratne
52 (46)
Z. Maqsood
4-0-24-0
13.6
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one wide of off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it back towards the bowler.
13.5
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Flatter and shorter on the pads, Pathum Nissanka gets beaten on the flick and wears it on the back leg.
13.4
4
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is in a hurry here! Keeps it full on off and middle, Pathum Nissanka gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it towards the mid-wicket fence for four more runs.
13.3
4
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Tossed up, on middle, Pathum Nissanka puts the dancing shoes on and thumps it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
13.2
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short and around leg, Dimuth Karunaratne goes back and works it to deep backward square leg for one.
13.1
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Floated up, outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne goes for the slog sweep but does not connect.
End Of The Over 13 : 81/0
5 Runs
- 412.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 012.6
P. Nissanka
28 (34)
D. Karunaratne
51 (44)
J. Odedra
3-0-16-0
12.6
0
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Quicker, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls out the reverse sweep but misses. Gets rapped on the front pad and Oman players go up in appeal. The umpire shakes his head as the impact was outside off.
12.5
1
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Full and around off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and chips it towards long off for a single.
12.4
0
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Floated again, on off, Dimuth Karunaratne drives but straight to cover.
12.3
0
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Flighted delivery, outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne goes for the drive but ends up chipping it a bit uppishly down the wicket.
12.2
0
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Full and on middle and leg, Dimuth Karunaratne works it straight to mid-wicket.
12.1
4
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
FIFTY for Dimuth Karunaratne! Fourth consecutive ODI fifty for the southpaw! Tossed up, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne gets on the front foot and lofts it over wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 12 : 76/0
9 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 411.4
- 211.5
- 111.6
D. Karunaratne
46 (39)
P. Nissanka
28 (33)
Z. Maqsood
3-0-15-0
11.6
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Full again and on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne works it to deep square leg for one more run.
11.5
2
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Dimuth Karunaratne gets down and paddles it past short fine leg for a couple of runs.
11.4
4
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Sloppy! Gives the ball air and bowls it on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne sweeps it hard towards short fine leg. The ball drops in front of the fielder and goes through his legs for a boundary.
11.3
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Floated, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and clips it straight to mid-wicket.
11.2
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Short and slower, outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches it off the back foot to long on for a run.
11.1
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Tossed up, on middle and leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it off the front foot to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 67/0
3 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
P. Nissanka
27 (32)
D. Karunaratne
38 (34)
J. Odedra
2-0-11-0
10.6
0
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Fraction short and outside off, Pathum Nissanka looks to cut but miscues it back to the bowler.
10.5
1
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Tossed up, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne gets on the front foot and pushes it to long off.
10.4
0
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
On the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne gets forward and helps it to short fine leg.
10.3
1
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Floated up, on off, Pathum Nissanka knocks it down to long on for a single.
10.2
0
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Short and turning in, around off, Pathum Nissanka goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.
10.1
1
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fullish delivery, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne clips it to deep square leg for a single.
Time for Powerplay 2! Oman are now allowed a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 64/0
5 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
D. Karunaratne
36 (31)
P. Nissanka
26 (29)
Z. Maqsood
2-0-6-0
9.6
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one darted in by Zeeshan Maqsood, Dilshan Madushanka pushes this to long to end the 10th with a single.
9.5
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one ni middle, Pathum Nissanka drills this to long off for a single.
9.4
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length in middle, Pathum Nissanka looks to play across but edges this onto his shoes for no run.
9.3
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Tossed up in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne rolls this to long on for a single.
9.2
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one wide of off, Pathum Nissanka drives this to cover-point and takes a single.
9.1
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
On a length in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 59/0
8 Runs
- 48.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 28.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
P. Nissanka
24 (26)
D. Karunaratne
33 (28)
J. Odedra
1-0-8-0
8.6
0
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one in the line of stumps, Pathum Nissanka pushes this back towards the bowler.
8.5
1
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Full and wide outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne drills this to long off for a single.
8.4
2
Jay Odedra To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short of a length on pads, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
8.3
1
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Length dragged back a bit on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes this in front of mid off and sets off for a single.
8.2
0
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one in middle keeping a tad low, Pathum Nissanka defends this well.
8.1
4
Jay Odedra To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Short of a length in middle, Pathum Nissanka uses the depth of the crease and times this to perfection for a boundary towards the cow corner.
End Of The Over 8 : 51/0
1 Runs
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
D. Karunaratne
30 (26)
P. Nissanka
19 (22)
Z. Maqsood
1-0-1-0
7.6
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one on pads, Dimuth Karunaratne rolls this to the fielder at short fine leg for no run.
7.5
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short of a length on off, Dimuth Karunaratne punches this to extra-cover for no run.
7.4
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Tossed up in middle, Dimuth Karunaratne glances this straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
7.3
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one around off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this to cover for no run.
7.2
1
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller around middle, Pathum Nissanka nudges this to deep square leg for a single.
7.1
0
Zeeshan Maqsood To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length going down leg, Pathum Nissanka sweeps but finds the fielder at short fine leg.
Zeeshan Maqsood brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 50/0
5 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
D. Karunaratne
30 (22)
P. Nissanka
18 (20)
B. Khan
4-0-26-0
6.6
4
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Over-pitched on pads, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks this hard as the fielder at short mid-wicket could just manage a hand on it. The ball races away toward the fence at the deep mid-wicket region.
6.5
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one swinging away from the batter, Dimuth Karunaratne drills this back towards the bowler for no run.
6.4
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one on pads, Dimuth Karunaratne glances this but finds the fielder at short mid-wicket.
6.3
1
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Short-pitched delivery chest high, Pathum Nissanka pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches this towards extra-cover for no run.
6.1
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Short-pitched delivery around the waist, Pathum Nissanka looks to pull but toe pokes this in front of cover.
End Of The Over 6 : 45/0
12 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 15.3
- 45.4
- 45.5
- 25.6
D. Karunaratne
26 (19)
P. Nissanka
17 (17)
F. Butt
3-0-24-0
5.6
2
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
On a length outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne punches this towards sweeper cover and takes a couple.
5.5
4
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! DEJA VU! Four more with a similar stroke. Back of a length around middle, Dimuth Karunaratne hops onto his leg and upper-cuts this in between the gully and point for a boundary.
5.4
4
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Class apart as Dimuth Karunaratne toys around with the field placement. Short-pitched delivery into the body, Dimuth Karunaratne shuffles to his leg and cuts this uppishly over the fidler at point for a boundary.
5.3
1
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
On a length around off, Pathum Nissanka nudges this to fine leg for a single.
5.2
1
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short-pitched delivery zipping back in towards the batter, Dimuth Karunaratne lofts this to deep square leg for a single.
5.1
0
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one on off, Dimuth Karunaratne drills this back towards the bowler for no run.
End Of The Over 5 : 33/0
7 Runs
- 14.1
- 34.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 34.6
D. Karunaratne
15 (14)
P. Nissanka
16 (16)
B. Khan
3-0-21-0
4.6
3
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Back of a length around the off pole, Dimuth Karunaratne leans back a bit and punches this through the gap at cover region for three more runs.
4.5
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one on off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this back to the bowler for no run.
4.4
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On a length going down leg, Dimuth Karunaratne gets a bit late to his shot as the ball clips his front pad.
4.3
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Short and wide of off, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts this and finds the fielder at point for no run.
4.2
3
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one in middle, Pathum Nissanka places this wide of the short mid-wicket fielder for three runs.
4.1
1
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On a length around off, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks this to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 26/0
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 13.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 2 WD 3.5
- 13.5
- 13.6
D. Karunaratne
11 (9)
P. Nissanka
13 (15)
F. Butt
2-0-12-0
3.6
1
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Good length delivery outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this to point and a misfield earns him a single.
3.5
1
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length outside off, Pathum Nissanka hops onto his back foot and tucks this to short mid-wicket for a quick single.
3.5
wd
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
2 Wides!
3.4
0
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
That a beauty by Bilal Khan. Bouncer zipping just past the helmet grill, Dimuth Karunaratne ducks down just in time.
3.3
0
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Good length delivery on top of off, Dimuth Karunaratne defends this back toward the bowler.
3.2
1
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length outside off, Pathum Nissanka opens the face of his blade late to run this down to third man for a single.
3.1
0
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
On a length around off, Pathum Nissanka punches this solidly off his back foot back towards the bowler for no run.
End Of The Over 3 : 21/0
9 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 42.4
- 12.5
- 42.6
D. Karunaratne
10 (6)
P. Nissanka
11 (12)
B. Khan
2-0-14-0
2.6
4
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! On a length around his off pole, Dimuth Karunaratne stands still and rolls his wrists over this as he finds the gap at deep square leg for a boundary.
2.5
1
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one on off, Pathum Nissanka plays this off his back foot and gently pushes this in front of mid off to take a single.
2.4
4
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Short-pitched delivery body bound, Pathum Nissanka picks it up early and pulls this wide of the short fine leg fielder for a fantastically smashed boundary.
2.3
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Full and wide outside off, width on offer, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive but mishits this back towards the bowler.
2.2
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length in middle, Pathum Nissanka blocks this out back towards the bowler.
2.1
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length just outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches this right from the middle but finds the fielder at short cover.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
7 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 41.5
- 21.6
D. Karunaratne
6 (5)
P. Nissanka
6 (7)
F. Butt
1-0-7-0
1.6
2
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one angling in towards the batter, Dimuth Karunaratne leg glances this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
1.5
4
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Nicely driven for four. Over-pitched around off, Dimuth Karunaratne gets behind this and drives this through cover for four.
1.4
0
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one around off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes this toward short mid-wicket for no run.
1.3
0
Fayyaz Butt To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller one swinging in towards the batter on his pads, Dilshan Madushanka looks to flick but misses out as the ball clips his pads. Fayyaz Butt appeals for this but the umpire is unmoved.
1.2
1
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
On a length wide of off, Pathum Nissanka edges this towards third man for a single.
1.1
0
Fayyaz Butt To Pathum Nissanka
On a length outside off, Pathum Nissanka defends this off the front foot for no run.
It will be Fayyaz Butt to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
- 40.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
D. Karunaratne
0 (1)
P. Nissanka
5 (5)
B. Khan
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Bilal Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Full and wide outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves this for the keeper to collect.
0.5
1
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches this in front of the mid off fielder for a single.
0.4
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length around off, Pathum Nissanka blocks this out solidly off his back foot.
0.3
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches this off his back foot towards short cover for no run.
0.2
0
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On a length around middle, Pathum Nissanka punches this straight to the short cover fielder for no run.
0.1
4
Bilal Khan To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Perfect start to this low-scoring run chase. Full and wide outside off, Pathum Nissanka lofts this over point for a boundary.
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Match Info
- Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
- Result Sri Lanka beat Oman by 10 wickets
- Player of the Match Wanindu Hasaranga
- Umpire Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Bongani Jele (SA)
- Referee Shaid Wadvalla (SA)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Oman 98/10 in 30.2 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 59 balls between J Singh (91) and A Khan (30)
- Oman 50/4 in 14.4 overs
- Drinks: Oman 47/4 in 14.0 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Oman 21/4
- 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 90 balls between P Nissanka (37) and D Karunaratne (61)
- Sri Lanka 100/0 in 15.0 overs
- D Karunaratne 10th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between P Nissanka (18) and D Karunaratne (30)
- Sri Lanka 50/0 in 7.0 overs
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