July 09, 2023 11:10 pm | Updated 11:10 pm ISTSpinner Maheesh Theekshana took 4-31 as Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Both teams had already qualified for the main event that will be held in India from October 5 to November 19, but Sri Lanka will leave Zimbabwe with the trophy, having won all eight matches they played in the tournament. Having been sent in to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 233 in 47.5 overs as Sahan Arachchige top scored with 57. We can go home happy," Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood told reporters. "The confidence that we have shown in this tournament, we can take it into the World Cup."

Source: The Hindu July 09, 2023 19:17 UTC