SL vs NAM, ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Highlights: Sri Lanka Defeat Namibia By 7 Wickets

Sri Lanka's easy win against Namibia overcoming fear

Only 96 runs target. Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the beginning to chase the target. But after taking the third wicket for 26 runs, there was no danger. On the contrary, Sri Lanka left the field with a 6-wicket win effortlessly, overcoming the initial push or fear. He still had 39 balls left.

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This easy victory was made possible mainly by the determination of Abhishek Fernando and Vanuka Rajapaksa, the two new symbols of Sri Lanka in the middle order. The duo put together a 64-run stand off 50 balls. Vanuka remained unbeaten on 42 off 27 balls and Aviska Fernando remained unbeaten on 30 off 26 balls.

Namibia, a newcomer to the World Cup, did not speak out in front of Sri Lanka as they were all out for 96 runs. That is why they quickly picked up three wickets for the Lankans in the beginning. Sri Lanka lost two openers for 16 runs and the third wicket for 26 runs.

Then in the fourth wicket partnership, Aviska Fernando and Vanuka Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka were able to easily overcome the fear of the start. Ruben Trumpelman, Bernard Schultz and JJ Smith took three wickets each for Namibia.

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Due to lagging behind in the rankings, Sri Lanka, like Bangladesh, has to play in the first round of the T20 World Cup, that is, the qualifying round. The Lankans will face newcomers Namibia in their first match. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka invited Namibia to bat after winning the toss.

Namibia were bowled out for 96 in the face of Sri Lankan bowlers. Sri Lanka did not make a good start at all.

Kushal Perera, who scored 11 off 7 balls, was caught by JJ Smith. After that, another opener Pathum Nishanka left the team with 16 runs. He fell victim to lbw, says Bernard Schultz.

In the first ball of the 6th over, JJ Smith forced Dinesh Chandimal to be caught behind the wicket by Jane Green. Chandimal left with 5 runs off 12 balls. After that no more danger happened.

Earlier, Namibia, batting for the first time in the World Cup, were bowled out for 98 with three balls to spare in the first innings. After losing the toss, Namibia came under attack from the Sri Lankan bowlers. They can score only 21 runs in the first 5 overs, they lose 2 wickets for 29 runs.

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Sri Lankan offspinner Mahesh Thikshana was the victim of two openers, Stephen Bird (7) and Jane Green (6). However, Craig Williams (29) and captain Gerhard Erasmus (20) put up resistance.

The team that came to play in the T20 World Cup for the first time turned around with 6 runs for 2 wickets. But then they lost the last 6 wickets for 26 runs.

Namibia stopped at 98 runs. J Smith remained unbeaten on 12 off 15 balls. None of the Nabibian batsmen could touch the thirties.

Mahesh Thikshana took 3 wickets with 25 runs. Lahiru Kumara and Hasaranga de Silver took two wickets each.

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Namibia has crushed the Lankans

They have been all out for 96 runs. That is why Namibia, a newcomer to the World Cup, will not speak in front of Sri Lanka. That is why they picked up three wickets for the Lankans in the beginning. Sri Lanka is in great danger after losing two openers for 16 runs and the third wicket for 26 runs.

Due to lagging behind in the rankings, Sri Lanka, like Bangladesh, has to play in the first round of the T20 World Cup, that is, the qualifying round. The Lankans will face newcomers Namibia in their first match. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka invited Namibia to bat after winning the toss.

Namibia were bowled out for 96 in the face of Sri Lankan bowlers. Sri Lanka did not make a good start at all.

Kushal Perera, who scored 11 off 7 balls, was caught by JJ Smith. After that, another opener Pathum Nishanka left the team with 16 runs. He fell victim to lbw, says Bernard Schultz.

In the first ball of the 6th over, JJ Smith forced Dinesh Chandimal to be caught behind the wicket by Jane Green. Chandimal left with 5 runs off 12 balls.

At the time of writing, Sri Lanka were 33 for three at the end of 5.5 overs. Aviska Fernando with 10 runs and Vanuka Rajapakse with 1 run are in the wicket.

Namibia lost 6 wickets for 26 runs and stopped at 96

The difference in the strength of the two teams is obvious. Namibia could not stand in front of Sri Lanka batting. With 3 balls left in the innings, the team that came to play in the World Cup for the first time was reduced to 96 runs. In other words, the Sri Lankans need only 96 runs to win.

After losing the toss, Namibia came under attack from the Sri Lankan bowlers. They can score only 21 runs in the first 5 overs, they lose 2 wickets for 29 runs.

Sri Lankan offspinner Mahesh Thikshana was the victim of two openers, Stephen Bird (7) and Jane Green (6). However, Craig Williams (29) and captain Gerhard Erasmus (20) put up resistance.

The team that came to play in the T20 World Cup for the first time turned around with 6 runs for 2 wickets. But then they lost the last 6 wickets for 26 runs.

Namibia stopped at 98 runs. J Smith remained unbeaten on 12 off 15 balls. None of the Nabibian batsmen could touch the thirties.

Mahesh Thikshana took 3 wickets with 25 runs. Lahiru Kumara and Hasaranga de Silver took two wickets each.



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