Windhoek [Namibia], January 18 (ANI): Sri Lanka sits atop Group A on the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after a dominant, record-breaking show towards Japan in Namibia.
In what was an entertaining conflict for quite a lot of causes, Sri Lanka’s depth was on full show, exhibiting class on the prime of the batting order and a plethora of high quality bowling choices.
The 203-run win towards Japan lays robust foundations as they appear to achieve rhythm and momentum as they transfer by the event and attempt for qualification to the subsequent stage.
In what was the best ever partnership for any wicket at an Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup (328 runs), openers Dimantha Mahavithana (115 runs off 125 balls) and Viran Chamuditha (192 off 143) firmly set the tone on the Namibia Cricket Ground.
Chamuditha’s private haul was the best particular person rating at an Under-19 World Cup. Captain Vimath Dinsara praised the pair post-game, crediting their kind.
‘Yeah, they’re batting very well, we had a very good begin,’ Dinsara mentioned as per the ICC web site.
After his facet posted 387/4 with the bat, they restricted Japan to simply 184/8, utilising the providers of eight completely different bowlers – alternatives that may seemingly repay because the facet appears to be like to maneuver deeper into the event.
‘It’s not troublesome (to resolve who to bowl and when), now we have so many bowlers on my facet, and it is a (pleasure) for me (to have that many choices),’ Dinsara continued. Yeah, I’m actually glad (to get the win), as a result of that is our first sport of the event. We have a very good staff, and I’m actually pleased with my staff.’
Sri Lanka is now on the cusp of qualification for the Super Six part, however has an opportunity to solidify these claims after they meet Ireland on the Namibia Cricket Ground on Monday. (ANI)