Sri Lanka have bundled the Netherlands out for simply 105 to win the ultimate of the lads’s World Cup qualifying match by a 128 runs.
It wasn’t an excessive amount of of a disappointment for the Dutch, as each groups had already certified for this yr’s 50-over World Cup in India, in October and November, by reaching Sunday’s ultimate at Harare Sports Club.
Sri Lanka gained the added status of successful the match after one other spectacular exhibiting by spin bowler Maheesh Theekshana. He collected 4-31 in 6.3 overs and took the final three wickets to finish the Netherlands’ hopes.
After being requested to bat first, Sri Lanka made 233 all out in 47.5 overs which was a sub-par complete itself, with Sahan Arachchige making an affect along with his 57 from 71 balls.
The Dutch slumped of their chase, lasting solely 23.3 overs, however achieved their most important goal in Zimbabwe with a shock late surge within the Super Six stage after they appeared out of competition. Coach Ryan Cook mentioned qualifying for the World Cup for the primary time since 2011 ought to spark a little bit extra curiosity in his workforce and the game again dwelling.
“Hopefully we will be able to pick up a sponsor or two and bring a bit of revenue to the game,” Cook mentioned.
“The players are paid lowly at the moment in comparison to other countries. You need resources to do that.
“At the second we solely have one full member inside the teaching employees. Hopefully we can get some sources to bolster the teaching as nicely.”
Sri Lanka, the 1996 champions, won all eight qualifiers to keep their record of playing at every World Cup since the tournament started in 1975.
“It’s difficult whenever you come to those competitions, the place everyone seems to be preventing for a similar ticket. Strange issues occur when the stress is on,” coach Chris Silverwood mentioned.
“It’s been nice that we’ve got been in a position to overcome these challenges.”
Two-time World Cup champions West Indies did not qualify and can miss the 50-over showpiece for the primary time.
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