In a must win game, Sri Lankan team suffered another collapse as they lost 3 back to back wickets in an over to put UAE in front. Spinner Karthik Meiyappan registered his first hattrick in T20 World Cup as they bowler bamboozled the Lankan batters. Meiyappan’s first dismissal was Bhanuka Rajapkasa, followed by the wickets of Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka.
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Nissanka's 74 drags Sri Lanka to 152
Despite the collapse, where Sri Lanka lost 4 wickets in 7 balls, the team managed to post a modest total of 152 in 20 overs thanks Pathum Nissanka, who scored a brilliant 74. Notably, Sri Lanka needs to win the game with a good margin to stay alive in the competition. A loss here could end Asian champions dream of making it to Super 12.