Sri Lanka Faces Setback as Pacer Pathirana Ruled Out of T20 World Cup Ahead of Zimbabwe Clash
Summary
Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury ahead of their match against Zimbabwe in Colombo. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have both advanced to the Super 8s, with favorable spin-friendly conditions expected at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
Key Points
- Matheesha Pathirana is ruled out of the T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury.
- Dilshan Madushanka has replaced Pathirana in the Sri Lankan squad.
- Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have advanced to the Super 8s from Group B with 6 and 5 points respectively.
- The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo favors spinners, with scores between 160-170 considered strong.
