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| posted: 10/23/2022 at 11:17:20 AM ET
Sri Lanka lost their first match to Namibia, but, after that, they dominated UAE and were in control for much of the fixture against Netherlands. Ireland lost to Zimbabwe, but got past Scotland and, notably, West Indies.
Both teams have arrived in the Super 12s with a bit of confidence, but also knowing they must still prove themselves in this phase of the tournament. For Ireland, a victory here would be their second successive giant-killing act - the feather of another former T20 World Cup winner to decorate their cap. They appear to take particular pleasure in chasing, with their middle order having been excellent against Scotland, before the top order thumped West Indies.
Sri Lanka are clear favourites going in, but their trip through the qualifiers has taken a heavy toll. Dushmantha Chameera - their premier fast bowler - has been ruled out of the tournament, with other quicks also picking up injuries. Ahead of this match, two top-order batters - Danushka Gunathilaka and Pathum Nissanka - are also carrying injuries.
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