SL vs UAE T20 World Cup 2022: UAE spinner Karthik Meiyappan grabbed a hat-trick while Pathum Nissanka scored a fabulous half-century as Sri Lanka posted 153/8 in 20 overs in the Round 1 match against UAE. Opener Pathum Nissanka was the lone ranger as he remained not out till the end. 

Opening the innings, Pathum Nissanka smashed 74 runs off 60 balls with 6 fours & 2 sixes before getting dismissed in the 20th over. Dhananjaya de Silva contributed with 33 runs off 21 balls with 3 fours & a six. While Kusal Mendis scored 18 runs off 13 balls. 

However, none of the other Lankan batters were able to cross the double-digit mark. Karthik Meiyappan grabbed a hat-trick in the 15th over as he dismissed Bhanuka Rajapaksa (5), Charith Asalanka (0) and Dasun Shanaka (0). Zahoor Khan picked up 2 wickets while Aryan Lakra & Aayan Afzal also grabbed 1 wicket each. 

Earlier, UAE captain CP Rizwan won the toss & opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the Round 1 match of the T20 World Cup 2022. This match is being played at Simonds Stadium, Geelong. 

Brief Score:

• Sri Lanka – 153/8 (Nissanka - 74(60), Meiyappan - 3/19)