CWC Qualifiers: Sterling’s tons of power give Ireland consolation win over UAE, Sri Lanka finish group stage high

Opener Paul Stirling delivered a dreadful century before a brilliant contribution from the bowlers helped Ireland to a consolation 138-run victory over the Emirates in Bulawayo on Tuesday, ending the Disappointing 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifiers. Ireland finished the group stage in fourth place in Group B with a record of 1 win and 3 losses.

With the win, Ireland finished fourth in Group B with a 1-3 record. They only have two points total. The UAE has lost all four games and is at the bottom of the table.

In their chase for 350 balls, the UAE got off to a start between Muhammad Waseem (45 off 32 balls, six fours and two sixes) and Aryansh Sharma (18) A good score of 58 points. The Emirates lost some wickets soon after Wasim’s dismissal. They dropped to 109/6 in 20.3 rounds.

Then, Basil Hameed (39 off 52 balls, 3 of them sixes) and Sanchit Sharma (54 off 44 balls, 4 of them and 3 sixes) Six) on the seventh wicket for 70 runs. That didn’t keep them in the game as the ratios required were getting higher, but at least it allowed the Emirates to exit on respectable points.

But their exit left the UAE with very limited firepower as they managed just 211 runs in 39 rounds.

Andie McBryan (2/34), George Dockrell (2/32), Josh Little (2/30) and Curtis Canver (2/14) for Ireland The ball the team brought was impressive.

Ireland had earlier batted first against the UAE, taking a stunning 349/4 in 50 overs.

Paul Stirling’s powerful century, hitting 162 off 134 balls, with 15 fours and eight sixes, provided a great boost to the Irish innings.

He joined captain Andy Balbirnie in the third wicket for 183 (66 from 88 balls, five fours and one six).

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Top Irish batsman Harry Tector continued his form with 57 off 33 balls. His strikes had four boundaries and two sixes.

Goalkeeper batsman Loken Tucker and George Dockrell made some small but impactful cameos in the game, ultimately helping Ireland to a big score.

Sanchit Sharma (3/46) was the bowler for the UAE team.

Sterling was awarded the “Player of the Century” award.

Earlier, half-centuries by Pathumnisanka and Charis Asaranka and an all-around effort by Mahesh Tikshana helped Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 82 runs in Tuesday’s 2023 ICC qualifier , ended the group stage with a high score.

With this victory, Lanka topped Group B with four wins from four games and eight points. Scotland, on the other hand, have three wins and one loss from four games and are in second place with six points.

Scotland chased the former champions’ tally of 246, but they dropped wickets here and there and were down to 99/7 in 20.5 overs.

Christopher McBride (29) and captain Richie Berrington (10) are the only two top/intermediate players to hit double figures. Sri Lankan spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Theekshana did most of the damage, with help from skippers Dasun Shanaka, Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara.

55 between Chris Greaves (56 off 41 balls, seven fours and two sixes) and Chris Sole (17) The points game has kept Scotland hopeful for the time being, but the former champions have too much experience.

Scotland went out with 163 runs in just 29 overs.

Theekshana (3/41) and Hasaranga (2/42) are the SL bowlers.

Earlier, SL could only score 245 runs in 49.3 rounds.

Batton Nisankar (75 off 85 balls, including 10 fours) and Charles Asaranka (63 off 65 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) slugged Precious half century. Nissanka with Sadeera Samarawickrama (26) took a 55-run advantage at the third wicket and then Asalanka with Dhananjaya de Silva (23) took a 61-run advantage at the fifth wicket, giving Lanka the score More than 200 points.

Hasaranga (15) and Theekshana (16*) contributed some valuable runs.

Chris Greaves (4/32) and Mark Watt (3/52) are Scotland’s leading wickets.

Tikshana was awarded the “Man of the Match” award for his outstanding performance.