Sri Lanka exploited England’s fragile batting lineup to bowl them out for 156 in the Cricket World Cup 2023, their lowest total in the tournament since 1992.
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning victory over England in the Cricket World Cup 2023, bowling them out for 156 in their lowest total in the tournament since 1992. The Sri Lankan bowlers were disciplined and accurate, and they didn’t let the English batsmen get away with anything.
Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, taking three wickets for 27 runs. He was ably supported by Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga, who took two wickets each.
The English batsmen struggled to cope with the Sri Lankan bowling attack. Jason Roy was the only English batsman to get a start, and he scored 34 runs. However, the rest of the batsmen failed to fire, and England were bowled out for a below-par score.
Sri Lanka chased down the target with ease, winning the match by 10 wickets. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis scored unbeaten fifties for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling
The Sri Lankan bowlers were disciplined and accurate throughout their innings. They didn’t give away any easy runs, and they kept the English batsmen under pressure.
Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers. He bowled a fiery spell in the middle overs, and he picked up three wickets. Chameera’s wickets included those of Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga were also impressive. Kumara took two wickets in the powerplay, and Hasaranga took two wickets in the death overs.
Chameera’s fiery spell
Chameera bowled a fiery spell in the middle overs, and he put the English batsmen under a lot of pressure. He took two wickets in his first two overs, and he didn’t let England get away with any easy runs.
Chameera’s first wicket was that of Joe Root. Root was out to a loose shot outside the off stump, and Chameera was able to bowl him with a beautiful delivery.
Chameera’s second wicket was that of Ben Stokes. Stokes was out to a pull shot that he didn’t get the full measure of, and Chameera was able to catch him at mid-on.
Kumara and Hasaranga’s support**
Chameera received outstanding assistance from Kumara and Hasaranga. Hasaranga claimed two wickets in the final overs, while Kumara claimed two during the powerplay.
Kumara’s first wicket was that of Jason Roy. Roy was out to a loose shot outside the off stump, and Kumara was able to bowl him with a beautiful delivery.
Kumara’s second wicket was that of Jonny Bairstow. Bairstow was out to a short ball, and Kumara was able to catch him at midwicket.
Hasaranga’s first wicket was that of Liam Livingstone. Livingstone was out to a miscued shot, and Hasaranga was able to catch him at long-on.
Hasaranga’s second wicket was that of Moeen Ali. Ali was out to a slog-sweep, and Hasaranga was able to catch him at deep square leg.
Conclusion:
Sri Lanka’s victory over England was a stunning one. They exploited England’s fragile batting lineup to bowl them out for 156, and they then chased down the target with ease.
The Sri Lankan bowlers were disciplined and accurate throughout their innings. They didn’t give away any easy runs, and they kept the English batsmen under pressure.
Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers. He bowled a fiery spell in the middle overs, and he picked up three wickets, including those of Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga also provided excellent support to Chameera. Kumara took two wickets in the powerplay, and Hasaranga took two wickets in the death overs.
Sri Lanka’s victory over England is a reminder of their potential. They have a very talented team, and they are capable of beating any team in the world on their day.