Mahesh Theekshana of Sri Lanka poses for a photo with the Player of the Match award after the team's victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 match between the Sri Lanka and Scotland at Queen’s Sports Club on June 27, 2023.

Scotland v Sri Lanka

Mahesh Theekshana of Sri Lanka poses for a photo with the Player of the Match award after the team's victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 match between the Sri Lanka and Scotland at Queen’s Sports Club on June 27, 2023.

Sri Lanka v Scotland (Sri Lanka won by 82 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lanka spinner and Player of the Match (16 not out and 3/41):“We wanted to bowl stump-to-stump, and with our variations, we knew we could get them out. For the first two-three balls I kept it wider, but then I kept it wicket to wicket. I think my strength is bowling with the new ball. We knew we had 10 overs to bat when I walked out, so I wanted to play until the end and get those extra 20-30 runs.”

Richie Berrington, Scotland captain:“We were looking to utilise the early movement, it was a fantastic effort in the last 15 overs to bowl them out under 250. We tried to be really smart with our fielding. The wicket was a little slower today. (Chris) Greaves has come into the attack slightly earlier as well. But it has always depended on the situation. We were up with the rate all the way through, it’s disappointing that we fell so many runs short. It was not our day with the bat. We will look to come back strong in the next game.”

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka:“All the boys are excited for the next round. These two points are very crucial. The wicket was not easy to bat on compared to the other wickets. Credit to (Pathum) Nissanka and (Charith) Asalanka. We play positive cricket. Playing positively and getting out is not a problem for us. (Maheesh) Theekshana and (Wanindu) Hasaranga always do the job for us.”