Sri Lanka defeated Oman by 105 runs in their T20 World Cup Group B clash at Pallekele. Rathnayake, Shanaka and Mendis hit fifties as Sri Lanka posted 225/5 before bowling Oman out for 120, topping the group with two wins
Sri Lanka began their T20 World Cup campaign with a 20-run win over Ireland in Colombo. Kusal Mendis scored 56, Kamindu Mendis added 44, while Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets each to seal the victory
On fitness update of Kusal Perera and skipper Shanaka, who had suffered small niggles earlier during the warm-up matches, Silverwood said that both are ready to go.
