Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka and coachChris Silverwood with the CWC Qualifier 2023 prize. Image: ICC
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka reviewed what the Cricket World Cup Qualifier last success suggested for his group after they declared a comfy success versus the Netherlands on Sunday.
Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga ripped apart the Dutch batting line-up as the spinner duo integrated to declare 6 wickets. The Netherlands bundled out for a rating of 105.
In the post-match discussion, Shanaka went on to explain the significance of the success that they accomplished by staying unbeaten throughout the competition.
“We never ever wished to play a qualifier competition which is what the remainder of the kids think. Playing the qualifiers puts pressure and winning it is a huge thing (for us). I wish to thank Cricket Zimbabwe for arranging this competition, and all the Zimbabwean fans, Sri Lankan fans in Zimbabwe and all our advocates all over the world,” Shanaka stated in the post-match discussion as priced estimate by ESPNcricinfo.
He even more went on to load appreciation on his spinners that have actually been the crucial factor for the success that they have actually taken pleasure in as a group throughout the competition.
“For a while, I have actually been having fun with them so I understand the time when to utilize them. Chris and Mahela existed to support us. We prepare the strategies quite early. Even on the planet Cup, they will play a huge function for Sri Lanka,” Shanaka included.
He exposed the significant issue he had prior to the start of the competition that might have impacted the whole group.
“Prior to this competition, we had an excellent series versus Afghanistan. Coming here, everybody in our group wished to show that we are a much better side than to play the qualifiers. We wished to set up our finest efficiencies. The only issue was injuries. Apart from that, we had complete control in every video game and in every circumstance. The leading order, middle order, the bowlers – everybody carried out extremely well,” Shanaka signed off.
Concerning the match, Netherlands handled to limit Sri Lanka to a chasable rating of 233. In reaction, they had a hard time to sew up collaborations and Theekshana, Madushanka and Hasaranga finished the Dutch batting line-up to guarantee that their group ended the competition unbeaten.
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