Openers Lasith Croospulle(53) and Lahiru Udara (47) added superb 107 runs stand while left arm paceman Dilshan Madushanka had fine figures of 4 for 44 as Sri Lanka A recorded 6-wicket win over Ireland ‘A’ in their Tri-Series match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.This was Sri Lanka’s back to back third win and they also ensured the place to the final with an unbeaten record.
Ireland A opted to bat first but Sri Lankan bowlers did a decent job from the beginning with experienced Madushanka was leading the way with his back to back four wicket haul in the series and good supporting role from leg spinner Dushan Hemantha (3/24), and Milan Ratnayake (2/26) did the damage with remarkable efficiency to bowl out Ireland ‘A’ for a paltry 192.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ cruised to victory in 28 th over while Croospulle, the right-handed opener, together with inform batter Udara, shared a brisk 107 runs opening stand off just 76 balls to help Sri Lanka lay a solid platform to reach the target without much effort . Croospulle who replaced
Kamil Mishara hit six boundaries and two sixes in his 33-ball 53, while Udara had six boundaries in his 44-ball knock. Sri Lanka ‘A’ skipper Sadeera Samarawickrama made an unbeaten 50 in 47 balls with 5 fours took responsibility and guided Sri Lanka home in the 28th over. Gavin Hoey was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland A, finishing with figures of 3 for 47 in nine overs.
Earlier, Ireland ‘A’ made 192 in 46 overs while Christopher De Freitas emerged as Ireland’s most successful batter making an unbeaten 67 off 96 deliveries. His innings featured five boundaries and a six, providing much-needed stability to the Irish lineup. Morgan Topping also added 45 off 87 balls, including four boundaries and a six.This pair formed Ireland’s most productive partnership of the innings, adding 64 runs for the fourth wicket before Sri Lanka’s bowlers fought back.strongly. Dilshan Madushanka was adjudged the player of match for his superb bowling performance.
Earlier, on April 15, Sri Lanka recorded a comfortable 6-wicket win against Afghanistan ‘A’ after defeating Ireland ‘A’ in their first meeting on April 13 by 45 runs at the same venue. Sri Lanka ‘A’ will meet Afghanistan A on Wednesday ( 23) , ahead of the final to be played on Friday.
Brief Scores
Ireland ‘A’ 192 all out in 46 overs (Christopher De Freitas 67n.o., Morgan Topping 45, Stephen Doheny 31; Dilshan Madushanka 4/44, Dushan Hemantha 3/24, Milan Ratnayake 2/26)
Sri Lanka ‘A’ 193 for 4 in 27.1 overs (Lasith Croospulle 53, Sadeera Samarawickrema 50n.o., Lahiru Udara 47; Gavin Hoey 3/47)
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