Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands by 5 wickets

Cricket World Cup 2023:  In ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and England in Mumbai, chasing a victory target of 400 runs, England were 74 for 6 in 13.2 overs when reports last came in.

Earlier, sent in to bat first, South Africa raised a massive total of 399 for 7 in their stipulated 50 overs. Heinrich Klaasen top scored with 109 runs while Reeza Hendricks made 85 runs. For England, Reece Topley took three wickets while Adil Rashid and Gus Atkinson took two wickets each.

In another match at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by five wickets. Sadeera Samarawickrama scored the highest 91 runs while Pathum Nissanka made 54.

Earlier, winning the toss and deciding to bat first, Netherlands were all out for 262 runs in wickets in 49.4 overs.