21 October 2023, 19:44 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka Captain Kusal Mendis
"Very happy today, winning our first match of the WC. Bowlers did well in the first 10 overs. Rajitha and Dilshan bowled really well. 280 would've been enough on this pitch maybe. It was turning at the end. Sadeera batted really well. Rajitha had only three overs left so that's why I took him off. Sadeera and Asalanka batted really well. Lots of positive things."
21 October 2023, 19:29 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Netherlands Captain Scott Edwards
"We obviously didn't start well. I thought we got ourselves to what was a pretty competitive total. Our first 30 overs - we just didn't get it right. Leaked too many boundary balls. Didn't field that well either. Our bowlers have been good for us throughout the tournament, but our top order and our bowlers let us down today. Don't know if we would change too much. Just want to execute better. Had a feeling it would turn later. Aryan turns it a bit more generally than other spinners. He bowled exceptionally well. Our batting hasn't quite clicked yet. Got a few too many starts but haven't kicked on. Not too bothered either way (batting first or second). Not too stressed about the toss."
21 October 2023, 19:15 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sadeera Samarawickrama After Winning Player of the Match
"Really happy to finish the game for my team. We needed a win, we haven't done well in the last 3 games, so I really wanted to win a game for my team and I am really happy. When I went to bat the wicket was not easy, the ball was spinning and the pacers were bowling good line and lengths, my plan was to bat deep and play maximum overs, I did my basics right and hence succeeded. I knew it would be hard in the later part because the wicket was turning and gripping, my plan for others was also to bat deep and told them we can't chase this total in 40 overs. Today it was hard (to bat) against the spinners, the wicket was slow and the ball was gripping."
21 October 2023, 18:42 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: 1st Win Of WC For SL
Samarawickrama's unbeaten 91 guides Sri Lanka to their first World Cup win. A partnership with Asalanka proved pivotal, steadying the ship after early wickets. Aryan Dutt shone for the Netherlands, breaking partnerships, but Samarawickrama's composure ensured Sri Lanka's victory, despite the Dutch team's resilient fightback from a precarious 91/6.
21 October 2023, 18:28 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka Win
Ackermann delivers a short ball to Hemantha, and with this boundary, Sri Lanka secures their inaugural win in the tournament! Hemantha confidently advances down the pitch, swatting the ball over mid-on for a crucial four runs.
LIVE Score NED 262 (49.4)
SL 263/5 (48.2)
Sri Lanka won by 5 wkts
21 October 2023, 18:20 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Anti-Climax
Ackermann dismisses Dhananjaya with a clean bowled! Dhananjaya attempted a powerful shot as he charged forward, but the ball was pitched perfectly, causing it to dip and elude his reach. In his determination to slog, Dhananjaya missed the ball completely, and it snaked through the gate, shattering the stumps. Dhananjaya's impressive innings comes to an end at 30 runs from 37 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes.
LIVE Score SL 257/5 (46.5) CRR: 5.49 REQ: 1.89
Sri Lanka need 6 runs in 19 balls
21 October 2023, 18:13 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: How Deep Will The Match Go?
Ackermann concedes three runs due to sloppy fielding, with the ball slipping through van Meekeren, and the over consists of singles and dot balls as the batsmen play with soft hands and nudge the ball around.
LIVE Score SL 242/4 (45.1) CRR: 5.36 REQ: 4.34
Sri Lanka need 21 runs in 29 balls
21 October 2023, 18:05 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Poor Fielding Effort
Ackermann's over includes a sharp-turning delivery that hits Dhananjaya's glove, a boundary from Samarawickrama's sweep shot, and singles, while the batsmen either defend or play with soft hands.
LIVE Score SL 233/4 (43) CRR: 5.42 REQ: 4.29
Sri Lanka need 30 runs in 42 balls
21 October 2023, 17:58 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka Inching Towards Win
Van der Merwe bowls a variety of deliveries, including a couple of runs and a wide, while Samarawickrama plays defensively and attempts a cut shot.
LIVE Score SL 225/4 (41) CRR: 5.49 REQ: 4.22
Sri Lanka need 38 runs in 54 balls
21 October 2023, 17:50 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Netherlands Need Quick Wickets
Ackermann delivers a mix of balls, including a boundary through a cut shot, while the batsmen collect singles with deft placements.
LIVE Score SL 220/4 (39) CRR: 5.64 REQ: 3.91
Sri Lanka need 43 runs in 66 balls
21 October 2023, 17:42 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka On Top
Samarawickrama scores a boundary with a well-timed pull shot, along with singles and wides, while van Meekeren bowls a mix of lengths.
LIVE Score SL 212/4 (37) CRR: 5.73 REQ: 3.92
Sri Lanka need 51 runs in 78 balls
21 October 2023, 17:33 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Van Meekeren Bowls Tight Over
Van Meekeren bowls a variety of deliveries, including a byes-for boundary, and experiences a landing area issue, but mostly, the batsmen defend or drive for singles.
LIVE Score SL 196/4 (35) CRR: 5.6 REQ: 4.47
Sri Lanka need 67 runs in 90 balls
21 October 2023, 17:21 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Aryan Dutt Strikes
Aryan Dutt dismisses Asalanka, who made a poor decision attempting a big shot in the last over despite the manageable required rate, missing the ball completely and losing his off-stump, a crucial wicket for the team.
LIVE Score SL 181/4 (32.4) CRR: 5.54 REQ: 4.73
Sri Lanka need 82 runs
21 October 2023, 17:17 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Tight Over For Netherlands
Aryan Dutt bowls a tight over with Asalanka narrowly avoiding getting dismissed on the third delivery, followed by a single on the last ball.
LIVE Score SL 181/3 (32) CRR: 5.66 REQ: 4.56
Sri Lanka need 82 runs
21 October 2023, 17:07 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka On Attack
Van der Merwe delivers a mix of balls, including a well-placed cut by Samarawickrama for four runs, singles by Asalanka and Samarawickrama, and a four off byes as the ball spun and went through the gate.
LIVE Score SL 172/3 (30.1) CRR: 5.7 REQ: 4.59
Sri Lanka need 91 runs
21 October 2023, 16:57 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Netherlands Lose A Review
Aryan Dutt bowls a combination of deliveries, with Asalanka hitting a well-placed cut for three runs and surviving an LBW appeal that was reviewed unsuccessfully, while Samarawickrama collects a single through a clip on the on-side.
LIVE Score SL 151/3 (28) CRR: 5.39 REQ: 5.09
Sri Lanka need 112 runs
21 October 2023, 16:49 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Van der Merwe Into The Attack
Van der Merwe bowls a mix of deliveries as Asalanka and Samarawickrama collect singles while dealing with flighted deliveries and quick singles.
LIVE Score SL 142/3 (26) CRR: 5.46 REQ: 5.04
Sri Lanka need 121 runs
21 October 2023, 16:38 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Tight Over By Netherlands
Ackermann delivers a mixture of lengths, including a flatter off-break, as Asalanka and Samarawickrama collect singles and doubles through a series of shots.
LIVE Score SL 132/3 (24) CRR: 5.5 REQ: 5.04
Sri Lanka need 131 runs
21 October 2023, 16:32 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Netherlands Need Wickets
Van Meekeren bowls a mix of good lengths and short deliveries, with Asalanka hitting a boundary on a short ball, while the groundstaff is called to address issues with van Meekeren's run-up.
LIVE Score SL 122/3 (22.1) CRR: 5.5 REQ: 5.07
Sri Lanka need 141 runs
21 October 2023, 16:21 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Sri Lanka Build Partnership
Ackermann bowled a tight line, allowing only 2 runs as Asalanka and Samarawickrama pushed the ball to the on-side and behind square for singles.
LIVE Score SL 113/3 (20) CRR: 5.65 REQ: 5
Sri Lanka need 150 runs
21 October 2023, 16:13 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Aryan Dutt Bowls A Tight Over
Aryan Dutt bowled a tight line with Samarawickrama and Asalanka managing to score just 4 runs while Engelbretch made a remarkable fielding effort to save runs.
LIVE Score SL 108/3 (18) CRR: 6 REQ: 4.84
Sri Lanka need 155 runs
21 October 2023, 16:04 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Nissanka Departs
Nissanka falls, caught by Edwards off van Meekeren as he attempted to run a back-of-length delivery fine, but the thick edge led to his dismissal for 54 from 52 balls, comprising 9 boundaries.
LIVE Score SL 104/3 (16.1) CRR: 6.43 REQ: 4.7
Sri Lanka need 159 runs
21 October 2023, 16:02 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Samarawickrama Dominate NED
Samarawickrama hits two boundaries and helps Sri Lanka reach 100 runs with a 50-run partnership off just 39 balls, while van der Merwe delivers a mix of deliveries, including dot balls and ones pushed to cover or backward point.
LIVE Score SL 104/2 (16) CRR: 6.5 REQ: 4.68
Sri Lanka need 159 runs
21 October 2023, 15:56 PM
Netherlands Vs Sri Lanka: Fifty for Nissanka
Brilliant fifty from Nissanka. He hits two back to back boundaries to reach the milestone. Off just 48 balls and he is looking to continue the good show. Half centuries on the trot. Poor over this from de Leede as he strays down the leg side.
SL 96/2 (15)
21 October 2023, 15:52 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE: Nissanka Approaches Fifty
Pathum Nissanka is nearing his fifty here. He has entered the 40s already. This is looking like a good innings from him but Lankans would want him to smash a century today and take them to a win.
SL 81/2 (14)
21 October 2023, 15:45 PM
LIVE Score: SL Vs NED Sri Lanka Rebuild Innings
Another little partnership has come up between Nissanka and Sameera. Nice to see Sameera playing his shots here. Bas de Leede comes into the attack as Dutt continues from the other end.
SL 70/2 (12.2)
21 October 2023, 15:34 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE Score: Big Wicket As Mendis Departs
That's a big wicket as Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka's top batter this World Cup, has departed for just 11. Aryan Dutt picks wicket as Pau van Meekeren takes a good catch. Trouble for Lankans. Sadeera Samarawickrama, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
SL 52/2 (9.5)
21 October 2023, 15:30 PM
LIVE SL Vs NED: Mendis, Nissanka Take Lanka Past Fifty
That's a good recovery from Lankans after loss of Perera. A steady partnership has come up between Mendis and Nissanka here. They need to go on and on.
SL 51/1 (9.1)
21 October 2023, 15:22 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands LIVE: Lankans rebuild
After fall of Perera, Lankans begin to rebuild with Nissanka and Mendis in the middle. Logan and Paul bowling in tandem. Netherlands need to ensure they are picking wickets at regular intervals.
SL 37/1 (7.2)
Sri Lanka need 226 runs
21 October 2023, 15:13 PM
SL Vs NED: Kusal Perera Departs For 5
That's the first Sri Lankan wicket to fall as Kusal Perera departs for just 5. Aryan Dutt picks the wicket as it is Bas de Leede who takes the catch. Netherlands have their first wicket. Kusal Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
SL 21/1 (5.2)
21 October 2023, 15:08 PM
LIVE SL Vs NED: Sri Lanka off to slow start
Nissanka and Perera have got off to a cautious start with the bat in hand. After two quiet overs, the boundaries are now coming. Nissanka has got two of them so far. Lankans need a good start here.
SL 18/0 (4.2)
21 October 2023, 15:03 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE Score: Chase begins
Aryan Dutt continues from the other end. There is pace at one end bowled by Logan an Beek. He had a good game with the bat and will be looking to weave some magic with the ball now. Lankans off to a slow start in the chase.
SL 6/0 (3)
Sri Lanka need 257 runs
21 October 2023, 14:55 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE: Chase begins
Nissanka and Perera come out to open the innings for Sri Lanka as chase begins. Aryan Dutt bowls the first over. Good start from him. Just one off it.
SL 1/0 (1)
Sri Lanka need 262 runs
21 October 2023, 14:24 PM
NED vs SL LIVE: Netherlands bowled Out For 262
That's the end of the Netherlands innings. They make 262 for 10 after being 6 down for 91 runs on the board. Terrific knocks from Sybrand and Logan van Beek. Good finish too. This is going to be a challenge for Lankans, who are desperate for a win. The last ball saw a run out but it was also a front-foot no-ball, hence one extra run added to the total.
NED 262 (49.4)
21 October 2023, 14:11 PM
SL vs NED LIVE Score: Roelof departs
Madushanka dismisses Roelof van der Merwe. Short ball and the ball kisses the edge and goes to the keeper. Eight wicket falls for Netherlands. He made 7 off 7 balls.
NED 245/8 (47.5)
21 October 2023, 14:02 PM
NED Vs SL: Fifty for Van Beek
Logan van Beek completes a fifty, his maiden in World Cup, with a single. He could have run out at non-striker's end but Lankan fielders make a mess of it. Good, gritty knock from the Dutch.
NED 231/7 (46.2)
21 October 2023, 13:55 PM
NED Vs SL LIVE: Madushanka cleans up Sybrand
Madushanka ends the 130-run stand between Sybrand and Logan va Beek. Sybrand has been cleaned up by a yorker as he tried a scoop shot. He departs after scoring 70 off 82 balls.
NED 221/7 (45.1)
21 October 2023, 13:49 PM
SL vs NED LIVE Score: Record partnership
Highest seventh wicket partnership in World Cup has been registered by Logan and Sybrand. They go past Jadeja and Dhoni's record. A run out chance at the non-striker's end but the batter has reached in time.
NED 211/6 (44)
21 October 2023, 13:41 PM
SL vs NED LIVE: 100-run stand between Logan and Sybrand
Brilliant batting from Logan and Sybrand as they bring up the 100-run stand for the seventh wicket. Brilliant show by the Men in Orange this. Sri Lanka losing the plot with every over here.
NED 194/6 (42.2)
21 October 2023, 13:31 PM
SL vs NED LIVE: Theekshana, Rajitha back on
Theekshana returns to the attack but has Mendis taken this decision too late. Netherlands have recovered well in time and maybe bowling Rajitha and Theekshana earlier could have helped Sri Lanka bowl them out.
NED 178/6 (40.2)
21 October 2023, 13:23 PM
SL Vs NED: Sybrand and Logan rebuild
Dhananjaya continues. This partnership has saved Netherlands in this match. Hemantha has been unable to pick wickets. Sri Lanka have lost grip on the game.
NED 165/6 (38)
21 October 2023, 13:18 PM
Sri Lanka vs Netherands LIVE: Netherlands Go Past 150
Dhananjaya de Silva comes back into the attack. He has bowled just 2 overs. Netherlands meanwhile go past 150. Sybrand and Logan have rebuild a long partnership.
NED 153/6 (36)
21 October 2023, 13:13 PM
NED vs SL LIVE Updates: Karunaratne continues
Karunaratne is bowling well but the runs are also coming for Netherlands. The partnership has gone past the fifty mark. 11 off the over.
NED 150/6 (34.3)
21 October 2023, 13:08 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE: Netherlands Continue To Rebuild
Karunaratne back on. This is a good move by the captain Mendis. Logan and Sybrand have been doing a good for Netherlands. This is what Netherlands needed after fall of six wickets at under 100.
NED 136/6 (33.3)
21 October 2023, 13:03 PM
NED vs SL LIVE Score: Lanka need wickets
The stand between Logan and Sybrand continues to build and this should bother Lankans, who were picking wickets at regular intervals before this partnership came about.
NED 133/6 (32.2)
21 October 2023, 12:58 PM
Netherlands Vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Finally, a boundary
Sybrand collects a four off the first ball of the 31st over. This four has come after 20 overs, which is a huge gap. Netherlands must be relieved and need to score a boundary per over at least from here.
NED 125/6 (30.2)
21 October 2023, 12:52 PM
SL vs NED LIVE Updates: Netherlands rebuilding
A small partnership has come up between Logan and Sybrand. It is important for these two to continue doing the good work. 25 off 46 balls so far in this stand but this is good to see that they are fighting.
NED 116/6 (29)
21 October 2023, 12:46 PM
SL Vs NED LIVE: Hemantha continues
A slow phase in the game as Hemantha continues from one end. Just four of the over. The last boundary came in the 10th over of the innings which sums up the story today for Netherlands batting.
NED 111/6 (27.3)
21 October 2023, 12:40 PM
NED vs SL LIVE Score: Netherlands past 100
Dushan Hemantha, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack as Netherlands go past the hundred mark. So, the first team milestone has been crossed and the next should be the 200, which looks quite far from here.
NED 104/6 (25.3)
21 October 2023, 12:33 PM
PAK vs NED LIVE Score: Karunaratne back on
Karunaratne is back on. Looking for his first wicket in this match. Van Beek and Sybrand look to rebuild. Netherlands look for a strong partnership to save the day.
NED 95/6 (23.1)
