Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 5 wickets to register first win

It's all over! Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 5 wickets to register first win of the tournament

Sadeera Samarawickrama's unbeaten 91 led Sri Lanka to their first victory of the World Cup following three consecutive losses. His 107-ball stay at the crease saw him smash seven boundaries to help Sri Lanka chase down a 263-run target in 48.2 overs. With this victory, Sri Lanka, who were languishing at the bottom of the table, now jumped a place to be at ninth. Handy contributions from Pathum Nissanka (54) and Charith Asalanka (44) ensured Sri Lanka overcame early hiccups. But it was a partnership of 77 between Samawickrama and Asalanka that brought Sri Lanka under control.

NED vs SL Live - Ackermann removes Dhananjaya

OUT! Dhananjaya de Silva perishes in a bid to go for a six and take Sri Lanka home. He charges down but fails to connect with the ball and gets clean bowled by Ackermann

NED vs SL - Dhananjaya gets into the act

SIX! Dhananjaya de Silva smacks Logan van Beek for two sixes in the 46th over that brings down Sri Lanka's target to just nine runs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 254/4 in 46 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - SL on the verge

Finally a boundary for Sri Lanka after a brief hiatus as Samarawickrama plays a slog sweep off Ackermann. Samarawickrama also forges a half-century stand with Dhananjaya de Silva who plays a second fiddle during this partnership.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 233/4 in 43 overs, need 30 runs from 42 balls

NED vs SL Live - Bowlers halt run charge

The last three overs produce only seven runs for Sri Lanka. But no worries they are comfortably placed at the moment. Samarawickrama moves to 76 with SL needing 36 to win. Will he get to the three figures mark? Will he do the Virat Kohli in Lucknow?

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 227/4 in 42 overs

NED vs SL - Samarawickrama takes SL inch closer to victory

Samarawickrama continues to frustrate Netherlands with his brilliant display of batting. He cuts away Ackermann to deep third man for another boundary. Sri Lanka is within a touching distance of their pursuit of 263. Only a miracle can save Netherlands now

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 220/4 in 39 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Samarawickrama counter attacks

Samarawickrama pulls van Meekeren in front of square for four on the fourth delivery of the over. It turns out to be good one Sri Lanka as they score 10 runs to ease the pressure after Asalanka dismissal.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 212/4 in 37 overs

NED vs SL Live - 200 up for Sri Lanka

Samarawickrama brings up Sri Lanka's 200 with a single to deep backward square. Sri Lanka can sniff now their first victory of the tournament. Samarawickrama and the new man Dhananjaya de Silva keep the scoreboard ticking with singles and doubles

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 200/4 in 35.3 overs - Target 263

SL vs NED - Aryan Dutt cleans up Charith Asalanka

OUT! Aryan Dutt strikes in his final over and takes his third wicket of the match. He cleans up Charith Asalanka to give Netherlands a much-needed breakthrough. Asalanka goes for the big slog sweep but misses it completely as the ball crashes into his middle stump

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 181/4 in 32.4 overs

NED vs SL - Samarawickrama brings up fifty

Sadeera Samarawickrama notches up a well deserved half-century to keep Sri Lanka chase on track. He gets to his 6th ODI fifty off 53 balls. Samarawickrama is having a good time with the bat in the tournament as he also slammed a century against Pakistan. SL is on course for their first win of this edition of World Cup

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 174/3 in 31.1 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Another big over for SL

Sri Lanka collect 13 runs off Roelof van der Merwe's 5th over including four byes. Samarawickrama ends the over with a boundary. He guides the cut to the left of backward point and the ball runs away to the fence in no time

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 171/3 in 30 overs - Target 263

NED vs SL Live - First six for Sri Lanka

SIX Charith Asalanka breaks the shackles by smashing first six of Sri Lanka innings. He dances down the track and deposits Aryan Dutt over long-on for a massive hit. It also brings the fifty-run stand between Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Sri Lanka is on the driver's seat

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 157/3 in 28.4 overs

NED vs SL - 150 comes up for Sri Lanka

Samarawickrama brings up Sri Lanka's 150 with a single towards long-off. The batter is also approaching fifty as he moves to 41

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 150/3 in 27.5 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Dutch lose DRS

Aryan Dutt back into the attach and shouts for LBW appeal against Asalanka but the on-field umpire turns down. The ball had pitched outside leg, spun across the left-hander and struck him high on the pad. It pitched outside leg and ball-tracking says so. Netherlands lose a reviewNetherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 142/3 in 26.1 overs

NED vs SL Live - Half way stage!

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka are batting sensibly at the moment and dealing in ones and twos to keep the scoreboard ticking. Netherlands will now have to break this stand to keeps their chances alive. Sri Lanka is gaining upper hand over the Dutch at the halfway stage

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 139/3 in 25 overs - Target 263

SL vs NED - Charith Asalanka gets into the elements

Cracking shot from Asalanka! It was short and wide from van Beek as Asalanka cuts it square past point for his second boundary. The partnership between Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama is building now after initial hiccups.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 126/3 in 22.2 overs

Logan van Beek is back into the attack

NED vs SL - Welcome boundary for SL

Charith Asalanka finds his first boundary after 17 balls he faced. He picks the length early and smashes the pull past mid-wicket for a boundary off Paul van Meekeren. Five runs off the over

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - 118/3 in 21 overs

The ground staff has been called to level the region where van Meekeren touches down during his bowling run-up

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Bowlers halt SL run charge

The pace of the game has reduced a bit after Nissanka dismissal but that's need of the hour. Sri Lanka need to play cautiously in an order to open their account in the World Cup. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka are in the middle for the 1996 champions. Netherlands, on the other hand look for more wickets to put pressure on Lankans

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 113/3 in 20 overs - Target 263

NED vs SL Live - Paul van Meekeren gives Netherlands a huge breakthrough

OUT! Paul van Meekeren strikes first ball after drinks break to get rid of the dangerous Pathum Nissanka. Nissanka loses his concentration and edges it to Edwards behind the wickets. It was back of a length delivery by Meekeren, Nissanka looks to play it fine but gets a thick edge. He scored 54 off 52 balls studded with nine fours

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 104/3 in 16.1 overs - Target 263

NED vs SL - 100 comes up for Sri Lanka

It's raining boundaries in Lucknow! Sadeera Samarawickrama also joins the party with Nissanka and picks up two fours off Roelof van der Merwe. Fifty run stand also comes up between Samarawickrama and Nissanka for the third wicket.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score -104/2 in 16 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Third successive fifty for Pathum Nissanka

FOUR & FIFTY! Pathum Nissanka continues his sublime form in the World Cup as he brings up his third half-century on the trot. He gets to his 12th ODI fifty off 48 balls. He plays the finest of leg glances off Bas de Leede. Sri Lanka is cruising at the moment.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 91/2 in 14.3 overs

NED vs SL Live - Pathum Nissanka continues his boundary spree

Lovely shot from Nissanka as he moves to 38 with another boundary. Bas de Leede delivers this outside off and Nissanka plays it between the non-striker and fielder to lead Sri Lanka chase

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 74/2 in 12.4 overs

SL vs NED - Sadeera Samarawickrama gets his first boundary

Samarawickrama gets into the act with his first four. He slashes Aryan Dutt to deep third wicket for four. Dutt bowls this short and slides it across and Samarawickrama makes maximum use of it.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 68/2 in 11.4 overs

NED vs SL - Pathum Nissanka key for Sri Lanka

After losing skipper Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka's hopes rest on opener Pathum Nissanka, who has been brilliant so far with unbeaten 32 off 36 balls. Sadeera Samarawickrama needs to give him the support from the other end. Remember, Sri Lanka has not won any match so far in the World Cup

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 60/2 in 11 overs - Target 263

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Lanka lose skipper Mendis

OUT! Aryan Dutt comes back into the attack and grabs his second wicket. Kusal Mendis goes for the slog-sweep off Aryan but gets the top-edge. The ball shoots straight up as van Meekeren completes an easy catch at short fine-leg. Mendis departs for 11.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 52/2 in 9.3 overs

SL vs NED - 50 up for Lanka in 9 overs!

FOUR! Paul van Meekeren goes full and wide outside off and Kusal Mendis pounces onto it. Hits the ball through covers and collects his second boundary. 50 also came up for Sri Lanka with that boundary from Mendis.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Exquisite!

FOUR! Pathum Nissanka looking really good at the moment!. Logan van Beek leaking runs at the moment. Second boundary in the over. Van Beek this time goes full outside off and Nissanka presents the full face of his bat. Middles the ball as it races to the fence down the ground.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 45/1 in 7.5 overs

SL vs NED - Clipped off the pads!

FOUR! Logan van Beek strays down the leg side and pays the price for it. Easy pickings for Pathum Nissanka as he guides the ball to the fine-leg fence. Nissanka picks up his fourth boundary.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 41/1 in 7.3 overs

NED vs SL Live - Timed superbly!

FOUR! Skipper Kusal Mendis cracks his first boundary. Logan van Beek bowls a length ball outside off and Mendis punches it through the off side. The ball eases through the infield and races to the cover-point fence.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 25/1 in 5.3 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Lanka lose Perera early!

OUT! Early blow for Sri Lanka in this chase of 263. Aryan Dutt strikes as Kusal Perera walks back for 5. A short and spinning-away delivery from Aryan and Perera cuts it straight into the hands of Bas de Leede at backward-point. Perera gets undone by the turn and plays the false shot. Dutch have their first breakthrough!

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 18/1 in 4.3 overs

NED vs SL - Back-to-back boundaries for Nissanka!

FOUR! FOUR! Logan van Beek gets hit for consecutive boundaries by Pathum Nissanka, The Lanka opener is up and running in this 263 chase. A edge to third-man fence followed by a clip to the square-leg fence.

NED vs SL Live - Van Beek partners up with Aryan

0 0 0 0 1 0 - A tight start from Aryan Dutt. Just a single came off his first over. Medium-pacer Logan van Beek to share the second new ball with Aryan from the other end.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - SL 1/0 in 1 over

NED vs SL Live - The chase is on in Lucknow!

Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera are in the middle to begin this 263 chase for Sri Lanka. Off-spinner Aryan Dutt to start the proceedings for Netherlands. A slip in place for Aryan. Nissanka on strike. Here we go!

Dutch set 263 target for the Lankans

Engelbrecht, van Beek fifties lift Netherlands to 262

That's it! Innings break in Lucknow and Netherlands finish at 262 after opting to bat first. Dilshan Madushanka runs out Paul van Meekeren off the penultimate ball of the innings. A superb fightback this has been from the Dutch. Riding on Engelbrecht, van Beek heroic fifties, they have got a fighting total on the board. Reeling at 91 for 6, Engelbrecht, van Beek raised a superb 135-run stand for the 7th wicket to take their side to a respectable total. For the Lankans, Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha picked up four wickets each.

SL vs NED - van Beek falls for 59!

OUT! Asalanka pulls off a blinder in the deep as Logan van Beek falls for a well-made 59. Kasun Rajitha bowls full and at off stump and van Beek fires it on the leg side. Asalanka produces a ull-stretched dive to his right and catches the ball superbly with both hands. NED 252/9

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Dutch 8 down now!

OUT! A perfect bouncer from Dilshan Madushanka on Roelof van der Merwe's face. He ducks but fails to get his hands down in time. Gloves the ball straight to keeper Kusal Mendis behind the stumps. Madushanka has his fourth as Netherlands lose their 8th wicket.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 244/8 in 47.2 overs

SL vs NED - 50 for Logan van Beek

A super knock under tremendous pressure this has been from Logan van Beek. He raises his maiden ODI fifty off 68 balls. The Dutch, at one stage were reeling at 91/6 but van Beek along with Sybrand Engelbrecht put up a terrific show, adding 135 runs for the 7th wicket. With just over three overs to go, Logan van Beek has now got to finish on a high. The Dutch need a final flourish from him!

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 231/7 in 46.1 overs

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka - Madushanka knocks over Engelbrecht

OUT! Bowled! Dilshan Madushanka comes back into the attack and finally breaks the 135-run stand. A slower cross seam delivery from Madushanka and Sybrand Engelbrecht shuffled across and went for the scoop. Misses the ball completely as it crashes into his middle stump. A superb knock from Engelbrecht ends on 70.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 221/7 in 45.1 overs

NED vs SL Live - Final 30 balls to go!

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek have now added a superb 135 runs together for the 7th wicket. A terrific fight this has been from the two Dutch lower-order batters. Both Engelbrecht and van Beek striking the ball really well now. Van Beek ends the Chamika Karunaratne over with a boundary to the deep fence and moves to 47. With final 30 balls to go, both will be looking to take Netherlands past the 250 mark! The Lankans have been floored by this Engelbrecht and van Beek stand.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 221/6 in 45 overs

NED vs SL - 200 comes up for Netherlands in the 43rd over!

Engelbrecht and van Beek raise century stand!

100 stand! An outstanding effort this has been from Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek. Both have now added 100 runs off just 122 balls for the seventh wicket. The Dutch were tottering at 91 for six but Engelbrecht and van Beek have shown great determination and courage under pressure. With just over 8 overs to go now, both should be looking to up the scoring rate.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 191/6 in 41.4 overs

SL vs NED - 50 for Engelbrecht

What a knocks this has been from Sybrand Engelbrecht under pressure. Engelbrecht raises his maiden ODI fifty off just 65 balls. Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek have pulled off a remarkable stand to bail there team out of trouble. At one stage, it looked like the Dutch might fold for around 120-130 but Engelbrecht and van Beek have batted superbly. Both have raised 87 runs for the 7th wickets and are taking their side closer to 200!

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 187/6 in 40.2 overs

NED vs SL Live - Smashed!

SIX! Huge! Sri Lanka allowing the Dutch to make a comeback in this game. A juicy full-toss from Dushan Hemantha and Sybrand Engelbrecht it over the deep fence for his first maximum. Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek have now added 80 runs together for the 7th wicket.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 171/6 in 38.2 overs

NED vs SL Live - Short and punished!

drag down from Dushan Hemantha on leg stump and Sybrand Engelbrecht fires it to the deep mid-wicket fence with ease. Rocks onto the backfoot and places the ball to perfection. Engelbrecht moves into 30s.

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Live Score - NED 149/6 in 34.1 overs

NED vs SL Live - Engelbrecht and van Beek keep the fight on!

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek have now added 43 runs together for the 7th wicket as they look to bail Netherlands out of trouble. Sri Lankans still pretty much in control but they need to break this partnership now. A tidy three-run over from Dushan Hemantha comes to an end. Chamika Karunaratne now comes back into the attack for the Lankans.

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek 134/6 in 33 overs