T20 World Cup: Top-order not firing a matter of concern for us, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland convincingly by 70-runs to cement their place within the Super 12s of the 2201 T20 World Cup, however captain Dasun Shanaka will not be proud of the truth that their top-order has not carried out within the match to date. Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva plasy as shot in the course of the ICC males’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match towards Ireland on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi (Image Courtesy: AFP)HIGHLIGHTSTop-order not firing an enormous concern for us, says Dasun ShanakaDeliberate earlier than match to ship Hasaranga up the order, says ShanakaSri Lanka defeated Ireland by 70 runs to qualify for the Super 12sSri Lanka might have certified for the Super 12s of the 2021 T20 World Cup, however captain Dasun Shanaka is anxious concerning the top-order’s efficiency within the match’s spotlight occasion.

After a snug 70-run victory over Ireland within the opening spherical of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday, Sri Lanka turned the primary aspect to advance to the Super 12s.Off-spinner Paul Stirling outsmarted opener Kusal Perera after simply two deliveries, whereas Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando additionally fell early, placing Sri Lanka on eight for 3 after simply ten balls, elevating extra worries about their prime order.”We were a bit worried. The top-order has been a little concerning for us. We had a plan before the World Cup to send Hasaranga up the order,” stated Shanaka within the post-match presentation.Wanindu Hasaranga hit 71 with the bat because the 2014 champions made 171 for seven batting first, earlier than Maheesh Theekshana’s thriller spin helped them dismiss Ireland for 101 in Abu Dhabi.Sri Lanka’s captain additionally said that the Asian aspect’s fielding must be improved, in addition to the top-order.”It is a great luxury to have quick pacers. They are accurate as well. Credit to the coaches as well. We need to improve at the top-order and on our fielding as well,” stated Shanaka.With Ireland dealing with Namibia within the remaining spherical of video games, Sri Lanka is assured of a spot within the Super 12s, whereas additionally figuring out {that a} win over the Netherlands on Friday will see them prime the desk and be a part of England, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa in Group 1 as group A1.Meanwhile, Ireland and Namibia will compete in an exhilarating match wherein the winner will advance to the Super 12s.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.