Sri Lanka vs Uae — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1775322246838 • Sri Lanka won the match by 16 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1775322246838, Sri Lanka took on Uae on Apr 4, 2026, 05:10 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 16 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 360 runs and 11 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (188/3 in 20.0 overs) and Uae (172/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (188/3)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 188/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Assalanka spearheaded the batting effort with 83 runs off 53 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 156.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Mendis, who contributed 59 runs off 34 deliveries, while Nissanka added 24 (19b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Muhammad Zohaib led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Sohab Khan (1/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Uae Chase & Second Innings Summary (172/8)
Pursuing a target of 189 runs for victory, Uae recorded 172/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.60 runs per over. Muhammad Arfan anchored the chase for Uae with 59 runs from 32 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 184.4), alongside Muhammad Waseem who chipped in with 33 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Pathirana delivered a key spell of 3/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Theekshana finished with 2/27 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mendis and Assalanka (Sri Lanka), who combined for 80 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Alishan Sharifu making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Assalanka (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 122.0 total points, followed closely by Pathirana (100.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mendis.