In a resounding finish to their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, Sri Lanka registered a commanding 83-run victory over the Netherlands at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia on Monday (June 17).
Sri Lanka’s strong batting performance
Sri Lanka started their innings impressively, posting a formidable total of 201/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Charith Asalanka set the pace with a blistering 46 off just 21 deliveries, supported by solid contributions from Kusal Mendis (46) and Dhananjaya de Silva (34). Angelo Mathews (30) and Wanindu Hasaranga (20) provided the finishing touches with quickfire innings, propelling Sri Lanka beyond the 200-run mark, a rare feat in this tournament.
Clinical bowling display against the Netherlands
Chasing 202 for victory, Netherlands began their innings positively with Michael Levitt showing aggression in the powerplay. However, Sri Lanka’s varied bowling attack soon asserted control. Nuwan Thushara led the charge with figures of 3/24, while skipper Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana claimed two wickets each. Dasun Shanaka and Maheesh Theekshana also contributed with crucial breakthroughs as Netherlands were bowled out for 118 in 16.4 overs.
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Comprehensive team effort
Sri Lanka’s victory was characterized by a comprehensive team effort, where both their batting and bowling units clicked effectively. They capitalized on their strong batting performance to set a daunting target, and their bowlers executed their plans with precision to dismantle Netherlands’ batting lineup. Despite a brief resistance from Levitt, Netherlands struggled to cope with Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack and were eventually outclassed.
Here’s how X reacted:
This performance makes this tournament even more depressing to me 😒 #SLvNED
— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) June 17, 2024
When you give your bowlers such a score to defend, this is what our bowlers can do.
Brilliant cricket all-round. Well played Sri Lanka.
Now onward to fix the problems in the team, and hope for success moving forward.
We will be with you, through thick and thin 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/Odp270rNiA
— Kanishka Roshan (@KrosaniTy) June 17, 2024
SL end their tournament on a high with a 83 run win over Netherlands #T20WorldCup
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) June 17, 2024
What if Sri Lanka had realized that their talent pool is not modern enough? https://t.co/VuANys5pbK
— The Armchair Critic (@DArmChairCritic) June 17, 2024
Sri Lanka ends their campaign on a high note 💥🇱🇰#SLvNED #T20WorldCup
— WicketWatcher (@WicketWatcher) June 17, 2024
Who would believe that Sri Lanka, which is already eliminated, is the 2nd team in the T20 World Cup 2024 to score beyond 200 after Australia!! Looks like we are yet to witness more such surprises in Super 8. #SLvsNED
— Kishan (@Kindly_its_kj) June 17, 2024
Sri Lanka end what was an underwhelming T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note, scoring 201 vs the Netherlands, and then bowling them out for 118 🇱🇰
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) June 17, 2024
Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by huge margin of 83 runs. Look at the NRR of top 3 teams. Ban have better NRR than SA, SL have better NRR than Ban & SA. Points separates them but NRR is high for SL. pic.twitter.com/uLIjQ8qMFQ
— Nasreen🧕🇧🇩 (@NA__SR__EEN3) June 17, 2024
Sri Lanka ends the #T20WorldCup campaign on a high note with a win against the Netherlands in our final group stage match.
🦁❤️ #SLvNED #LionsRoar pic.twitter.com/Ze4gkkeMDm
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 17, 2024
Thank You 🙏 Team Netherlands 🇳🇱 for your participation in #T20WorldCup2024 in the US and Caribbean Islands. Disappointing campaign for the Dutch. Netherlands will be back in Europe Qualifier to qualify for 2026 edition. Team Netherlands collect USD 2⃣5⃣6⃣,1⃣5⃣4⃣of Prize Money. pic.twitter.com/fkpcz7wuBP
— Czarsportz Global – Associate Cricket World (@Emerging_96) June 17, 2024
A tough outing in our last #T20WorldCup Group Stage fixture. #Nordek #NEDvSL pic.twitter.com/vgKPob1ucG
— Cricket🏏Netherlands (@KNCBcricket) June 17, 2024