Sri Lanka Sets Mammoth 226-Run Target Against Oman in T20 World Cup Opener
Summary
Sri Lanka set a massive target of 226 runs against Oman in the T20 World Cup Group B match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, posting 225 for 5 in 20 overs.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka scored 225 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs against Oman in the T20 World Cup Group B match.
- Kusal Mendis and Pawan Ratnayake formed a 94-run partnership, with Ratnayake scoring 60 off 28 balls and Mendis 61 off 45 balls.
- Captain Dasun Shanaka scored a rapid half-century off 19 balls with 2 fours and 5 sixes.
- This is the first T20 International match between Sri Lanka and Oman, with Sri Lanka historically having a strong T20 World Cup record compared to Oman.
