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Sri Lanka vs Namibia, Match 4 Match Summary

SL vs NAM, 2021 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs Namibia Scorecard
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Match 4, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Oct 18, 2021
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
100/3 (13.3/20)
Namibia Namibia
96 (19.3/20)
Sri Lanka beat Namibia by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Maheesh Theekshana
    3/25(4)
NAM 96/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Craig Williams
Craig Williams
29 (36)
  • 0x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 80.55SR
Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus
20 (19)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 105.26SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/3
R/W
Bowler
Lahiru Kumara
ECON 2.57
3.3
OVERS
9/2
R/W
SL 100/3
Bat Top Batsmen
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
42 (27)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 155.55SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
30 (28)
  • 0x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 107.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then! That is it from this match but the action in the T20 World Cup continues as we have two matches lined up in Group B for Tuesday 19th October 2021, Scotland will face Papua New Guinea at 2 pm Local (10 am GMT) and then Oman will face Bangladesh at 6 pm Local (2 pm GMT). Make sure you join us for that. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Dasun Shanaka, the winning skipper, says they planned a lot and they want to get through this stage. Talking about, Ruben Trumpelmann, he says that he has been outstanding for the past few months. Adds that earlier they had pacers but they did not execute well and now they can see good things for them. Says that winning all three games will give them a big boost as they know the conditions well.
Gerhard Erasmus, the losing skipper, says that they will look at the positives from this game and two very important games are coming up and if they carry on putting in the effort, they can win them. Mentions that Sri Lanka have a quality bowling attack and the batters have to come to the party in the next match. About Ruben Trumpelmann, he says that yes he is a quality bowler and believes he can continue to perform well. Also adds that this is a very big stage to put their brand of cricket out there and they will look to seize the opportunity.
Maheesh Theekshana, is the Man of the Match, he says that he is really happy to represent the country. Mentions that this is a huge moment for him. Tells that his plan is to take one game at a time. Informs that he was the man of the match last time as well and says it feels good to get the award again.
... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATION ...
Earlier in the day, a collective bowling performance saw Sri Lanka restrict Namibia to a timid score of 96. There were some early hiccups in the dugout of Sri Lanka but Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa showed good spirit and navigated their team to victory.
Namibia started brilliantly as they scalped 3 wickets inside the Powerplay. Wickets were a must in a low-chasing game and they did very well early on but eventually, failed to capitalize on it. They restricted Sri Lanka from scoring freely but also deteriorated in taking wickets. Still, they showed a good fight till the end but came second best in the contest. Gerhard Erasmus used 8 bowlers and tried his best to find a wicket but failed to do so.
The saying 'All is well that ends well' did really apply during the Lankan innings as they were 26 for 3 at one stage. None of their top order gave them a good start and they did look nervy at one stage but all thanks to Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who stitched a partnership of 74 and helped their team to cross the finish line.
Earlier Sri Lanka looked in a spot of bother but ultimately they chased it down pretty comfortably. Sri Lanka have started the qualifications round on a winning note and also gained a heavy net run rate success with it.
Over 13.3 : 100/3
9 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 213.2
  • 613.3
B. Rajapaksa
42 (27)
A. Fernando
30 (28)
J. Frylinck
1.3-0-17-0
13.3
6
Jan Frylinck To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! Bhanuka Rajapaksa finishes things off in style! A length ball, on the hips and Rajapaksa just picks it up and clears the fielder at the backward square leg fence for a maximum. SRI LANKA WIN BY 7 WICKETS!
13.2
2
Jan Frylinck To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Slower one, banged in around off stump. Bhanuka Rajapaksa pulls it behind square on the leg side. The fielder from deep mid-wicket gives chase and cuts it off. They get an easy two.
13.1
1
Jan Frylinck To Avishka Fernando
Fullish ball, outside off and driven nicely through cover for a single.
Jan Frylinck comes back on.
Over 13 : 91/3
11 Runs
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
A. Fernando
29 (27)
B. Rajapaksa
34 (25)
R. Trumpelmann
3-0-27-1
12.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Avishka Fernando
Slower and fuller, outside off. Avishka Fernando carves it towards deep point for one. Just 6 needed now.
12.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Length ball, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa smashes it to deep mid-wicket only for a single.
12.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Avishka Fernando
Short again, on middle. Avishka Fernando pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
12.3
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Short of a length, outside off. Pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.2
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Avishka Fernando
On middle, tucked on the leg side for a single this time.
12.1
6
Ruben Trumpelmann To Avishka Fernando
SIX! WHOA! Fullish, on middle. Avishka Fernando goes down on one knee and lifts it over long off for a biggie.
Ruben Trumpelmann (2-0-16-1) is brought into the attack.
Over 12 : 80/3
7 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 211.6
B. Rajapaksa
32 (23)
A. Fernando
20 (23)
D. Wiese
2-0-11-0
11.6
2
David Wiese To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Fuller in length, on middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa chips it over the bowler's head towards long on for a couple of runs. 17 needed from 48 balls.
11.5
1
David Wiese To Avishka Fernando
Slower ball, on middle, angling in. Avishka Fernando knocks it to mid on for a single.
11.4
0
David Wiese To Avishka Fernando
On a good length, on off. Avishka Fernando pushes it towards covers.
11.3
1
David Wiese To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
On the pads, clipped to deep square leg for one.
11.3
wd
David Wiese To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
WIDE! Short ball, on middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa ducks underneath. Wide signalled for height. The 50-run partnership also comes up for these two.
11.2
1
David Wiese To Avishka Fernando
On a length, on off. Avishka Fernando guides it to deep backward point for a single.
11.1
1
David Wiese To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Full and on off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa works it down to long on for a single.
David Wiese (1-0-4-0) is back into the attack.
Over 11 : 73/3
5 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
B. Rajapaksa
28 (20)
A. Fernando
18 (20)
G. Erasmus
1-0-5-0
10.6
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Flatter ball, on off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa retains the strike by tapping towards covers for a single.
10.5
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Avishka Fernando
Slower through the air, outside off. Avishka Fernando nudges it to long on for a run.
Full Commentary
13 OV
11 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to A. Fernando B. Rajapaksa
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
7 Runs
D. Wiese to B. Rajapaksa A. Fernando
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
5 Runs
G. Erasmus to A. Fernando B. Rajapaksa
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
J. Frylinck to B. Rajapaksa
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
10 Runs
B. Scholtz to A. Fernando B. Rajapaksa
  • 08.1
  • 28.2
  • 18.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
Nicol Loftie to A. Fernando B. Rajapaksa
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
Ya France to B. Rajapaksa A. Fernando
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
11 Runs
JJ Smit to D. Chandimal B. Rajapaksa A. Fernando
  • W 5.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 65.4
  • 05.5
  • 4 LB 5.6
5 OV
3 Runs
B. Scholtz to D. Chandimal A. Fernando
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
5 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to D. Chandimal A. Fernando
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
3 Runs
B. Scholtz to P. Nissanka D. Chandimal
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
11 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to K. Perera P. Nissanka
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • W 1.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
D. Wiese to P. Nissanka K. Perera
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Namibia by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Maheesh Theekshana
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Namibia 96/10 in 19.3 overs
  • Drinks: Namibia 54/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Namibia 50/2 in 8.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 30/2
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 in 13.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 68/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/3 in 7.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 37/3
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