Sri Lanka Vs Oman: Dominant Batting Effort Lifts SL to 225

Sri Lanka began briskly but not wildly. Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara found early boundaries before Oman struck twice inside the Powerplay. 

At 42 for 2, it was a contest. The pitch looked flat with even bounce, and once Kusal Mendis settled, the tempo began to rise. He compiled a controlled 61, working gaps and ensuring the innings never stalled.

The real shift came through Pavan Rathnayake. His 60 off 28 balls injected urgency just when Oman sensed control. He attacked the shorter boundary and forced the bowlers off their lengths. Dasun Shanaka then delivered the knockout punch, stamping his authority on the contest and making a strong statement in the World Cup.

His 50 off 20 balls in the death overs was clean and calculated hitting. Even a double strike from Jitenkumar Ramanandi in the 18th over did little to slow the surge as Sri Lanka powered past 220 with authority.

Chameera Strikes Early as Oman Stumble

In Sri Lanka vs Oman, defending 226, Sri Lanka wasted no time asserting control. Defending 226, Sri Lanka wasted no time asserting control. Dushmantha Chameera removed Jatinder Singh with pace and bounce before Maheesh Theekshana trapped Aamir Kaleem lbw in the next over. From the press box, the energy in the field was sharp and urgent.

Chameera returned to dismiss Hammad Mirza, leaving Oman 36 for 3 inside six overs. Mohammad Nadeem has tried to steady things, but the required rate has already climbed beyond 13 an over. Sri Lanka has seized momentum firmly, and Oman faces a steep climb from here.