Oman v Sri Lanka

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka poses for a photograph with the Player of the Match award after the ICC Men´s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Oman at Queen’s Sports Club on June 23, 2023 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka poses for a photograph with the Player of the Match award after the ICC Men´s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Oman at Queen’s Sports Club on June 23, 2023 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka v Oman (Sri Lanka won by ten wickets)

Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka leg-spinner and Player of the Match (5/13): “This is a very good wicket to bowl for leg-spinners. I tried to bowl at the stumps. I think that's why I got wickets. The fast bowlers bowled really well and bowled good areas. Lahiru Kumara bowled really well and Kasun Rajitha supported him really well. These matches are really helpful for the World Cup tournament and are very helpful for us.”

Zeeshan Maqsood, Oman captain: “To play against Sri Lanka is a proud moment for us. We have learned a lot from them, the way their bowlers bowled and their batters. In the first 10 overs, we lost too many wickets. We are tested now and that is good for us. Now we know what we need to do going forward. The positive for us is we have two wins. We cannot lose hope and we have to feel pride and play well. We have to forget this game and move forward.”

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka: “Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha, they started really well and showed intent. We don't take any team lightly. We need to bring our A game whatever the opposition is. We still have another six games to go so we are planning to give 100% when we come to the field. Hasaranga is a champion. Whenever I throw him the ball, he delivers for me. It’s very good to see him keep getting five-wicket hauls and man of the match awards. I think the future is really bright and the support staff and management has done a good job to keep the environment calm.”

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