Sri Lanka were truly tested for the first time at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, but big performances from Dhananjaya de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana got them out of trouble against the Netherlands. Dhananjaya made 93, his best ODI score, to help Sri Lanka recover from 96 for six to make 213. And Theekshana then took three wickets in the space of two overs to derail the Dutch chase in a 21-run victory. In the other game of the day in Harare, Ireland eased to victory in the 7th place play-off semi-final, beating the USA by six wickets. Sri Lanka pushed to the limit by the Netherlands The Netherlands signalled their intent from the very first ball of their clash with Sri Lanka, with Pathum Nissanka sent on his way for a duck by Logan van Beek. That was part of a dream start for the Dutch, who quickly had the Sri Lankans 34 for four as Van Beek (3/26) showed his skill with the ball four days on from his heroics with the bat against the West Indies. It required a sensational knock from Dhananjaya de Silva to get Sri Lanka to 213 all out, and even that did not look like it would be anywhere near enough. However, just as the Netherlands seemed to be on track in reply, Maheesh Theekshana (3/31) swung the momentum with three quick wickets as the Netherlands eventually fell 21 runs short. They had started so well. Nissanka departed after just one ball, before Ryan Klein had Kusal Mendis (10) trapped in front in the fourth over. Van Beek added Sadeera Samarawickrama (1) and Charith Asalanka (2), bringing Dhananjaya to the crease. He began to rebuild with Dimuth Karunaratne, who then fell for 33, with skipper Dasun Shanaka then departing for five, Saqib Zulfiqar (2/48) accounting for both men. Wanindu Hasaranga provided some useful runs, making 20 in a 35-run stand with Dhananjaya. And after he fell LBW to Bas de Leede (3/42), Theekshana joined Dhananjaya. The duo added 77 runs, taking Sri Lanka past 200 before both getting out in the space of three deliveries. A target of 214 was certainly in reach for the Dutch, albeit on a tricky wicket for the batters. Their cause was not helped by both openers falling for ducks, Lahiru Kumara removing Vikramjit Singh and Dilshan Madushanka accounting for Max O’Dowd. However a 77-run partnership between Wesley Barresi (52) and De Leede (41) got the chase back on track. It was ended by some sharp work in the field by Shanaka, with Barresi short of his ground while trying to steal a single. Teja Nidamanuru then became the third Dutch batter to go for a duck, bowled by Hasaranga. In came Scott Edwards and the skipper quickly settled in alongside De Leede, the pair adding 36 in six overs. Sri Lanka were in desperate need of a breakthrough and it came from Theekshana, who snuck one through the defences of De Leede. He added two more in his next over, including the vital wicket of Van Beek, before another run-out saw Shariz Ahmed depart for two, leaving the Netherlands on 151 for eight. Edwards and Ryan Klein added 25, inching closer with the required rate not an issue, but a perfect wrong’un from Hasaranga was too good for Klein (5). That left the final pair with 38 to get in 17 overs and the in-form Edwards helped get them close, but the skipper was left stranded unbeaten on 67 when Aryan Dutt was clean bowled by Shanaka. Sri Lanka vs Netherlands live Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Highlight Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Highlights Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 21 runs Sri Lanka won by 21 runs #iccworldcup2023 #slc #vmaxsports
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Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation. Born on October 3, 1981, in Malmö, Sweden, Ibrahimović has had an illustrious career, playing for several top clubs across Europe and representing the Swedish national team. Ibrahimović began his professional career in 1999 with Malmö FF, his hometown club in Sweden. His performances caught the attention of Dutch side AFC Ajax, and he moved to Amsterdam in 2001. At Ajax, Ibrahimović showcased his immense talent and helped the club win two Eredivisie titles in the 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 seasons. In 2004, Ibrahimović made a high-profile move to Italian giants Juventus. He continued to impress, playing a crucial role in Juventus' success in Serie A, winning two league titles in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. However, the club was later stripped of these titles due to their involvement in the Calciopoli scandal. After leaving Juventus, Ibrahimović joined Inter Milan in 2006. He enjoyed tremendous success during his time with the Nerazzurri, winning three consecutive Serie A titles from 2006 to 2009, along with two Supercoppa Italiana trophies. Ibrahimović's performances earned him numerous accolades, including the Serie A Footballer of the Year award in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Ibrahimović made a move to Barcelona, joining a star-studded squad that included Lionel Messi and Andrés Iniesta. Although he had a respectable season with Barcelona, winning La Liga and the Supercopa de España in 2010, his time at the club was overshadowed by reported clashes with then-manager Pep Guardiola. As a result, he transferred to AC Milan in 2010. During his second stint with AC Milan, Ibrahimović continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess and leadership qualities. He helped the club win the Serie A title in the 2010-2011 season and was named the Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2011. After a brief spell with Paris Saint-Germain from 2012 to 2016, where he won several domestic titles,Ibrahimović made a move to Manchaster United. At Manchester United, Ibrahimović played a crucial role in the club's success, helping them win the UEFA Europa League and the League Cup in the 2016-2017 season. However, his time at the club was hampered by a knee injury that kept him sidelined for an extended period. In 2018, Ibrahimović joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy. He made a significant impact in the league, scoring numerous spectacular goals and becoming a fan favorite. After two seasons with the Galaxy, he left the club in November 2019. Ibrahimović returned to AC Milan for the 2019-2020 season and continued to defy age with his performances. He helped the club secure a top-four finish in Serie A and played a vital role in their qualification for the UEFA Europa League. Ibrahimović has since extended his contract with AC Milan, demonstrating his enduring ability at the age of 40. On the international stage, Ibrahimović represented the Swedish national team from 2001 to 2016. He scored 62 goals in 116 appearances, becoming Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer. He participated in several UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup tournaments during his international career. In addition to his numerous team achievements, Ibrahimović has received several individual accolades. He has been named the Swedish Player of the Year multiple times and has won the Guldbollen (Golden Ball) award, which is given to the best Swedish footballer, a record 12 times. Ibrahimović has also been included in the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFPro World XI on multiple occasions. Success is always my idol. We hope to see you play again on another occasion.✊ If you like this video don't forget to like👍 & subscribe. Thank you for watching.... #football #zlatan #ibrahimovic #acmilan #barcelona #manutd #inter #juventus #psg #parissaintgermain #farewell
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