Ravindu Rashantha and Dilshan Madushanka combined to help Sri Lanka secure a Plate semi-final spot with a 233-run win over Nigeria in Potchefstroom.
The West Africans were bowled out for 73 in pursuit of Sri Lanka’s towering total of 306 for seven from their allotted 50 overs.
Man of the Match Rashantha top scored with an unbeaten 102, ably supported by Mohamed Shamaaz (56) and Sonal Dinusha (43).
After the match, Rashantha said: “I am very happy for the team and hope this good result can continue.
“We did not make it to the Super League stages and hope we can still make our country proud by doing well in the Plate stage.”
Abdulrasheed Abolarin was the pick of the bowlers for the Nigerians with two for 50 but his charges could last just 17.3 overs with the bat as Madushanka took five for 36.
Sri Lanka will play the winner of the Plate quarter-final fixture between Zimbabwe and Canada that will take place on Tuesday, while Nigeria go into the Plate playoff semi-finals and will take on the loser.
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