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T20 World Cup: Start key for buoyant Sri Lanka

In the Asia Cup, Shanaka and Co. had to go through several tough, challenging periods, but they overcame them all

Our Bureau Calcutta Published 16.10.22, 03:29 AM
Dasun Shanaka.

Dasun Shanaka. File picture

Sri Lanka will bank on their good form as they take on Namibia in the opening game of the T20 World Cup in Geelong on Sunday.

Obviously, considering how well they turned the disastrous start to their Asia Cup campaign into a triumph this year, the Dasun Shanaka-led side has every reason to feel confident as they begin their World Cup journey with this Group A clash.

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In the Asia Cup, Shanaka and Co. had to go through several tough, challenging periods, but they overcame them all. And if they play with the same mindset and limit the unforced errors, Sri Lanka shouldn’t be having too many problems in qualifying for the Super 12 round of the World Cup.

In the Asia Cup, Shanaka and Co. had to go through several tough, challenging periods, but they overcame them all. And if they play with the same mindset and limit the unforced errors, Sri Lanka shouldn’t be having too many problems in qualifying for the Super 12 round of the World Cup.

Namibia, who had qualified last year for the Super 12 stage, would be relying on all-rounder David Wiese and left-arm quick Ruben Trumpelmann to prove they are no sitting ducks.

The Netherlands face United Arab Emirates in the other Group A game on Sunday.

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