Srilanka vs Netherlands — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • Srilanka won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Srilanka took on Netherlands on Mar 25, 2026, 03:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Srilanka won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 66 runs and 2 wickets fall between Netherlands (30/2 in 6.0 overs) and Srilanka (36/0 in 1.4 overs).
2. Netherlands Innings Breakdown (30/2)
Batting in the first innings, Netherlands finished on 30/2 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Netherlands accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. A Dutt spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 11 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 154.5). Valuable middle-order support came from M Cross, who contributed 11 runs off 15 deliveries, while Ackerman added 1 (7b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Tushara led the bowling figures with 1/0 in 1.0 overs (economy 0.00), assisted by Pathirana (1/1 in 1.0 overs).
3. Srilanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (36/0)
Pursuing a target of 31 runs for victory, Srilanka recorded 36/0 in 1.4 overs at a scoring rate of 21.60 runs per over. S S Vikrama anchored the chase for Srilanka with 22 runs from 4 balls (1 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 550.0), alongside Shanaka who chipped in with 14 off 6 balls. Defending the total, A Dutt delivered a key spell of 0/14 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while Ackerman finished with 0/22 (0.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shanaka and S S Vikrama (Srilanka ), who combined for 36 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shanaka 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—Pathirana (Srilanka ) topped the match rankings with 60.0 total points, followed closely by Tushara (60.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pathirana .