ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Oman bowled out for 98 runs

KATHMANDU: In the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Oman were knocked out for 98 runs against Sri Lanka.

Oman, who lost the toss and batted first at the Queen’s Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, made 98 runs in 30 overs before being bowled out.

Oman’s Ayan Khan scored 41 runs off 60 balls, including four fours. Hasaranga dismissed Ayan Wanindu. The Sri Lankan bowlers did not allow any Omani players to form a partnership.

For the fifth wicket, Ayan Khan and Jatinder Singh had a good partnership of 52 runs off 64 balls. Wanindu Hasranga broke the partnership when he bowled Singh for 21 off 43 balls.

Fayyaz Butt scored 13 runs off 28 balls.

Other than Fayyaz Butt, Ayan Khan, and Jatinder Singh, no Oman players scored in double figures.

Sri Lanka’s wicket-takers were Wanindu Hasaranga (5 wickets) and Lahiru Kumara (3 wickets). Kasun Rajitha had one wicket.

Sri Lanka, who thrashed UAE by a wide margin in the first encounter, has approached the field with the same energy as before. Sri Lanka, who are regarded as championship contenders, seek to improve their chances of making the Super Six by winning today’s match.

On the other side, Oman, who has won the first two matches, hopes to replicate their success today. Oman hopes to become the first team to reach the Super Six after overcoming Sri Lanka.