SL vs UAE Highlights, World Cup Qualifiers 2023: Wanindu Hasaranga’s Heroics Propel Sri Lanka to a Massive Win over UAE

SL vs UAE, ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023, Match 03: In a remarkable display, Sri Lanka defeated the United Arab Emirates by 180 runs in their first ICC World Cup Qualifier match in Bulawayo. Earlier, UAE won the toss and decided to bowl first. Sri Lanka set a challenging target for UAE, scoring 355 for 6 in 50 overs. Kusal Mendis (78), Sadeera Samarawickrama (73), Pathum Nissanka (57), and Dimuth Karunaratne (52) displayed brilliant performances in the Sri Lankan innings. Ali Naseer took 2 wickets for UAE.

In reply, UAE only managed to score 180, being all out in 39 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga recorded his best ODI figures with 6/24 in just 8 overs, and he also reached the milestone of 50 ODI wickets. Muhammad Waseem and Vriitya Aravind scored 39 each. However, Sri Lanka had a strong start to the tournament and won by 175 runs