Asia Cup: Pathum Nissanka’s 68 Powers Powers Sri Lanka to Tense 4 Ticket Victory on Hong Kong | Cricket news
The Pathum Nissanka scored 68 points out of 44 balls while Sri Lanka won a four gates against Hong Kong in match B Group B of the Asian Cup. The victory occurred despite a difficult chase on the scene on Monday.Nissanka’s sleeves were marked by strategic acceleration, and its partnership with Kusal Perera (20) produced 57 points for the third window. This partnership brought Sri Lanka closer to qualifying for the Super 4 stage.Sri Lanka reached the target of 150 points, ending at 153 for six in 18.5 overs. The team adopted a prudent approach initially on slow field before increasing its score rate after the 10 brand.The Sri Lankan team lost Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara early, reaching 65 points in the first 10 Overs. Nissanka, who was abandoned twice during her sleeves to 40 and 60 scores, took advantage of these opportunities.Nissanka focused on the score through calculated shots rather than an aggressive strike. He targeted the shortest square leg limit, including a swept sweep against the average pactor Aizaz Khan.Sri Lanka’s rating rate has improved considerably because they added 42 points in three letters after the 10 bar, Nissanka and Perera leading the charge.Hong Kong managed to create pressure by taking four quick counters. They rejected Nissanka, Perera, Kamindu Mendis and Captain Charith Asalanka as a quick succession, reducing Sri Lanka from 119 to two to 127 for six.The 20 undefeated races of Wanundu Raunga, 9 balls, helped Sri Lanka to win the victory and keep their hopes Super 4 alive in the tournament.In the first round, Hong Kong posted a competitive total of 149 for four. Nizakat Khan remained unbeaten on 52 out of 38 bullets, while Anshuman Rath contributed 48 points of 46 bullets.The culmination of the Hong Kong sleeves was a partnership of 61 points between Rath and Nizakat for the third counter. The two drummers played well against the experienced bowling attack of Sri Lanka.Rath’s sleeves presented shots on both sides of the counter, including an impressive collection of blankets against the Asalanka spinner. Nizakat, who became the second Hong Kong player to mark an Asia T20 Cinquant Cup, focused on the right field score.Nizakat benefited from two lucky incidents in the 17th. He was abandoned by the Kusal Meeting goalkeeper Mendis and survived a catch due to a non-ball of Thilan Thushara.Rath’s sleeves ended when he was caught by Kamindu off Dushmantha Chameera, who finished with 2/29 figures.Hong Kong started strongly, marking 38 points in the first four Overs, thanks to the fast speed of Zeeshan Ali at 17 balls.Chameera dismissed Ali, late by Kusal Mendis, who slowed down the momentum of Hong Kong. Rasanga then withdrew Babar Hayat, more restricting the rating rate of Hong Kong.
