In an exhilarating encounter on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka clashed within the nineteenth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Netherlands received the toss and elected to bat first on this extremely anticipated contest. What ensued was an exhilarating showdown, the place each groups displayed their cricketing prowess and left followers on the sting of their seats.
Sybrand Engelbrecht powers the Netherlands to a decent whole
The Netherlands’ innings started with Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd taking the crease. Vikramjit managed to attain 4 runs from 13 balls, whereas O’Dowd added 16 runs to the scoreboard. Colin Ackermann played a big position with 29 runs, Bas de Leede contributed 6 runs, and Teja Nidamanuru and Scott Edwards scored 9 and 16 runs, respectively.
Nonetheless, the standout efficiency got here from Sybrand Engelbrecht, who notched up a formidable 70 runs off 82 balls. Logan van Beek supplied beneficial help with 59 runs, and Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren contributed 9 and 4 runs, respectively. The Netherlands posted a complete of 262 runs.
The Sri Lankan bowlers showcased their abilities, with Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha every claiming 4 wickets, conceding 49 and 50 runs, respectively. Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana additionally performed their half with the ball.
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Sadeera Samarawickrama guides Sri Lanka to their first win within the event
In pursuit of the goal, Sri Lanka’s openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, received their workforce off to a gradual begin. Nissanka scored 54 runs, whereas Kusal Perera contributed 5 runs. Kusal Mendis managed 11 runs earlier than being dismissed, however Sadeera Samarawickrama performed a vital innings of 91 runs off 107 balls.
Charith Asalanka chipped in with 44 runs, and Dhananjaya de Silva‘s aggressive knock of 30 runs from 37 balls saved the momentum going for Sri Lanka. Dushan Hemantha performed a quick cameo, including 4 runs to the whole.
Aryan was the decide of the Netherlands’ bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs. Van Beek and Van Meekeren additionally made notable contributions, whereas De Leede and Roelof van der Merwe contained the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Ackermann added to the bowling effort with 1 wicket. Ultimately, Sri Lanka reached the goal, securing an exhilarating victory with simply 8 balls to spare.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
We safe a much-needed win, defeating Netherlands by 5 wickets. The #LankanLions are formally off the mark! 🇱🇰🏏 #CWC23 #SLvNED pic.twitter.com/RasDdLTIya
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 21, 2023
SRI LANKA WINS THEIR FIRST MATCH OF WORLD CUP 2023.
Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 5 wickets – Sadeera is the hero….!!!! pic.twitter.com/pEKL00N1vN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 21, 2023
First 50 is for you, subsequent 50 is to your workforce – Russel Arnold pic.twitter.com/8eGjyavFVS
— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) October 21, 2023
Sadeera Samarawickrama
An rising star from Sri Lanka
Good battle proven by Netherlands however weren’t enough towards his batting perspective#NEDvSL #CricketWorldCup @SriLankaTweet pic.twitter.com/DO0gHLRvCt— WickedlyFair⚖️ (@WickedlyFair) October 21, 2023
Up to date factors desk after SL win towards Netherlands #NEDvSL pic.twitter.com/9SSYpOF564
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) October 21, 2023
That is the primary of the tourney for #SriLanka. With this all of the taking part groups have received a sport every. #NEDvSL #ICCCricketWorldCup23 #CWC23
— Anup Bharadwaj (@Anuperfection) October 21, 2023
Srilanka beat Netherlands 1st Win of Srilanka In WorldCup #NEDvSL #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/IEcAizpqLd
— Ahsan 🇵🇰 (@ahsan_vibes01) October 21, 2023
Sadeera Samarawickrama making the distinction 91* off 107, exhibiting why he’s at quantity 4, batted by means of the innings and was participant of the match for a really nicely organised and composed innings. Credit score goes to him the best way he batted. Someway reminded of Mahela Jayawardene.
— Sajawal (@Sajawal28305609) October 21, 2023
Participant of the MATCH… Sadeera Samarawickrama #CWC23 #SLvsNED pic.twitter.com/Aj3xZzvOI5
— Waqas Siddique (@WaqasSi88861720) October 21, 2023
Match – 19 | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Sri Lanka received by 5 wickets!
Netherlands 262 (49.4)
Sri Lanka 263-5 (48.2)Participant of the Match – Sadeera Samarawickrama #SLvNED #CWC23 #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/W3pPBAm5rz
— Thimira Navod (@ImThimira07) October 21, 2023
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