Sri Lanka VS Netherlands Match Report:-
The Netherlands spinners got off to a fantastic start with the ball in the powerplay. The wicket had a lot of grip and turn, making it difficult for Sri Lanka's opening pair to make runs. Sri Lanka hit 14 runs in the final over and concluded the powerplay at 36/0.
Paul van Meekeren removed Nissanka with a 146 kmph yorker and then dismissed Dhananjaya de Silva with the following ball. Sri Lanka were 60/2 after 10 overs, but Mendis and Asalanka put on a partnership that pushed them to 96/2 in 14 overs. Bas de Leede got Asalanka out, but Sri Lanka scored 13 runs in his over. Sri Lanka scored 24 runs in the final two overs. Mendis' 79 from 44 deliveries led Sri Lanka to 162 runs in 20 overs.