Sri Lanka thrash Nepal to book Semi Final berth in Hong Kong Sixes

Hong Kong Sixes 2024

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Sri Lanka qualified for the Semi Finals of Hong Kong Sixes 2024 as they registered a comfortable win over Nepal in the Quarter Final encounter played today (2nd November) at Mong Kok.  

After been put into bat first, Sri Lanka posted a commanding total on the board – 123/2 in the allotted 6 overs. 

The opening batter Sandun Weerakkody clubbed a powerful half-century in just 14 balls before leaving the field retired hurt. The skipper Lahiru Madushanka also joined the party with a blistering knock – 31 off 8 balls. 

In reply, Nepal made only 83 runs despite Rashid Khan’s stunning knock – 55 off 18 balls. Lahiru Samarakoon and Tharindu Rathnayake grabbed 2 wickets each for Sri Lanka.    

Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the second Semi Final encounter tomorrow (3rd November) at 11.15 AM (Sri Lanka Time).  

Brief Scores 

Sri Lanka – 123/2 (6) Sandun Weerakkody 50*, Lahiru Madushanka 31*, Lahiru Samarakoon 22 

 

Nepal – 83 (5) Rashid Khan 55, Lahiru Samarakoon 2/6, Tharindu Rathnayake 2/24 

 

Result – Sri Lanka won by 40 runs