However, captain Dasun Shanaka is dissatisfied with Sri Lanka’s top order’s performance in this tournament thus far, despite the fact that they defeated Ireland by 70 runs to advance to the Super 12.
Despite qualifying for the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 12, Captain Dasun Shanaka is concerned about Sri Lanka’s top order during the tournament’s main event.
Sri Lanka became the first team to reach the Super 12 after a convincing 70-run win over Ireland in the opening match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Off spinner Paul Stirling outwitted opener Kusal Perera after only two deliveries, reducing Sri Lanka to eight for three after only ten balls. Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando had also been dismissed early, casting further doubt on Sri Lanka’s top order.
“We were a little hesitant about it. We’ve had reservations about the top-down hierarchy. We intended to elevate Hasaranga prior to the World Cup.” Shanaka made this statement after the game was over.
When they batted first, the 2014 champions made 171-7 with Wanindu Hasaranga on 71, but Ireland only managed 101 thanks to Maheesh Theekshana’s mystery spinner.
Sri Lanka’s captain also stated that the Asian team’s fielding and top order needed to be improved.
“Having access to fast pacers is a fantastic perk. By the way, they’re both correct. Furthermore, kudos to the instructors. At the top of the order, we must improve both our batting and fielding “The following is a statement made by Shanaka.
A victory on Friday would place the island nation atop Group 1 standings, where they would be joined by England, Australia, the West Indies, and South Africa as team A1. Ireland’s last-round opponent is Namibia, while Sri Lanka is assured of a Super 12s berth.
The winner of Ireland’s match against Namibia will advance to the Super 12.
