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Surviving the coup, Sri Lanka in Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Super 12. Despite losing to Lanka, the Netherlands qualified for the Super 12. Namibia’s loss to the UAE in the crucial match of the group paved the way for the Netherlands. Namibia and UAE are out. The group matches will be completed today. Former champions West Indies will face Ireland and Scotland will face Zimbabwe.
Lanka is the first place from Group A. Lanka, who lost unexpectedly to Namibia in the first game, kept their chances by beating UAE. In the crucial final, they defeated the Netherlands by 16 runs. Batting first, he made 162 runs for the loss of six wickets. In reply, the Netherlands could score only 146 runs for the loss of nine wickets.
In the last over, Netherlands needed 23 runs to win with one wicket in hand. However, they could only score six runs in the over bowled by Lahiru Kumara. Max O’Dowd’s 71 off 53 balls was a struggle. Vanindu Hazaran took three wickets. Mahish Theeksna took two wickets.
Kushal Mendis scored 79 runs off 44 balls for Lanka. Mendis’ innings included five sixes and four each. Charit Asalanka scored 31 runs off 30 balls. Bhanuka Rajapaksa 19 off 13 balls. Lanka are in Group 1 of Super 12. There are teams from England, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Australia. The Netherlands are in Group Two. India, Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh teams are also in the group. In the second match of Group A, Namibia suffered a shocking defeat against UAE, who needed to win. Namibia, who overthrew Lanka, could not keep up with the UAE. Lost by seven runs.
Batting first, UAE scored 148 for three. Namibia’s reply ended at 141 for eight. David Wiese’s 36-ball 55 could not save Namibia. The target was 20 runs in the last two overs. 14 in the last over. However, Namibia’s resistance ended when Wiese was dismissed in the last over bowled by Mohammad Wasim.
Malayali player Basil Hameed took two wickets for UAE. He scored 25 runs in 14 balls. Malayali captain C Rizwan scored 43 runs off 29 balls. Wasim scored 50 runs. If they lose to Ireland today, the two-time champions Windies will be out of the Super 12. All four teams have one win in the group. Windies lost to Scotland in the first match. Scotland will face Zimbabwe today. Windies are third in run rate. Super 12 of World Cup starts tomorrow. Hosts Australia will face New Zealand. England and Afghanistan will meet in another match. India’s first match is against Pakistan on 23rd.
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