Sri Lanka top group with win over Scotland in 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifier

HARARE: Sri Lanka were made to work hard for an 82-run win over Scotland to top Group B of the 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifier. Having been put into bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 245 but on a tricky surface, that proved more than enough as Maheesh Theekshana (3/41) did the damage with the ball with Scotland losing their final wicket after just 29 overs.

That means Sri Lanka take four points through to the Super Six, with the Scots taking two as the race for qualification intensifies.

In the other match of the day, Ireland picked up their first win of the campaign with a 138-run success against the United Arab Emirates. Paul Stirling hit form with a blistering 162.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 245 all out in 49.3 overs (Pathum Nissanka 75, Charith Asalanka 63; Chris Greaves 4/32, Mark Watt 3/52). Scotland 163 all out in 29 overs (Chris Greaves 56*, Christopher McBride 29; Maheesh Theekshana 3/41; Wanindu Hasaranga 2/42). Agencies

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