Sri Lanka and Oman begin with victories at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Four batsmen scored half-centuries in the Lions’ total of 355 runs for six wickets, which proved to be too much for UAE to chase. In response, Wanindu Hasaranga took six wickets for 24 runs, achieving his first five-wicket haul in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
In another match, Oman started their Group B campaign with a victory, defeating Ireland by five wickets at the Bulawayo Athletic Club. George Dockrell’s unbeaten 91 helped Ireland reach a total of 281 runs for seven wickets. However, Oman successfully chased down the target with 11 balls to spare, with Kashyap Prajapati scoring 72 runs, Zeeshan Maqsood contributing 59 runs, Aqib Ilyas adding 52 runs, and Muhammad Nadeem finishing unbeaten on 46 runs.
Hasaranga’s outstanding performance left UAE struggling against Sri Lanka, leading to a comfortable victory for Sri Lanka. Hasaranga achieved his career milestone of 50 ODI wickets while taking six wickets. Sri Lanka’s openers, Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka, made a solid start, reaching a score of 58 runs without losing any wickets during the powerplay. Karunaratne and Nissanka both scored half-centuries but were dismissed soon after. Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama built on the momentum, with Mendis scoring 78 runs and Samarawickrama contributing 73 runs. Charith Asalanka provided a late assault with an unbeaten 48 runs from 23 deliveries. Sri Lanka added 60 runs in the final four overs, finishing with a total of 355 runs for six wickets.
In the Oman versus Ireland match, Oman successfully chased down the target set by Ireland. Ireland chose to bat first but lost early wickets, including the openers Paul Stirling and Andy McBrine in successive deliveries. Harry Tector and Andy Balbirnie tried to rebuild the innings, but Tector fell after scoring 52 runs. Lorcan Tucker added 26 runs, but the pressure from Oman’s bowlers kept Ireland in check. Dockrell’s unbeaten 91 from 89 deliveries helped Ireland reach a total of 281 runs for seven wickets. In response, Oman’s Aqib Ilyas provided momentum with his 52 runs, and later, Kashyap Prajapati and Zeeshan Maqsood both scored half-centuries. Oman reached the target with five wickets in hand, with Prajapati scoring 72 runs and Maqsood contributing 59 runs. Mohammad Nadeem and Shoaib Khan finished the job.
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On Tuesday, the matches in Group A will continue with Zimbabwe facing Netherlands at Harare Sports Club, Harare, while Nepal takes on USA at Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare. Zimbabwe will aim for another win following their previous victory over Nepal, while USA and Nepal seek their first win after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
Here are the summarized scores of the matches:
Sri Lanka defeated UAE at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo by 175 runs. Sri Lanka scored 355/6 in 50 overs, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking 6/24. UAE scored 180 runs in 39 overs.
Oman beat Ireland at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo by five wickets. Ireland scored 281/7 in 50 overs, with George Dockrell scoring 91*. Oman successfully chased the target, scoring 285/5 in 48.1 overs.
Tuesday’s fixtures include Zimbabwe vs. Netherlands at Harare Sports Club, Harare, andOn Tuesday, the matches in Group A will continue with Zimbabwe facing Netherlands at Harare Sports Club, Harare, while Nepal takes on USA at Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare. Zimbabwe will aim for another win following their previous victory over Nepal, while USA and Nepal seek their first win after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
In brief, here are the summarized scores of the mentioned matches:
Sri Lanka defeated UAE at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo by 175 runs. Sri Lanka scored 355 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs, with Kusal Mendis scoring 78 and Sadeera Samarawickrama contributing 73. Wanindu Hasaranga took 6 wickets for 24 runs. UAE were bowled out for 180 runs in 39 overs.
Oman beat Ireland at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo by five wickets. Ireland scored 281 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs, with George Dockrell scoring an unbeaten 91. Oman successfully chased the target, reaching 285 runs for 5 wickets in 48.1 overs, with Kashyap Prajapati scoring 72 and Zeeshan Maqsood contributing 59.