SL vs NED: Kushal Mendis' blistering fifty takes Sri Lanka to a par total of 162/6 in a must-win match against the Netherlands in match no. 9 of Round 1, T20 World Cup 2022.

After winning the toss, Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first, and due to consistent batting from Kusal Mendis who led to a scorching 79 runs in 44 balls including 5 fours and 5 sixes.

Charith Asalanka supported the opener with his slow but crucial 31-run knocks in 30 balls. Apart from the two, none of the other batters was able to show gritty intent in front of effective Dutch bowling.

The Netherlands on the other hand jogged Lankan batters at regular intervals. Bowled with good line and length which kept their opponents under pressure.

The current leading wicket-taker for the Dutch team Bas de Leede and van Meekeren scythed Sri Lanka with 2-2 wickets each. Gugten and Klaassen also got one-one wickets but went a bit extravagant.

Brief Score:

Sri Lanka- 162/6 (Kusal Mendis- 79 of 44; de Leede- 2/31 in 3 overs, Meekeren- 2/25)