The Sri Lankan Deaf Cricket team managed to get a great victory over the South African team in the preliminary round match of the World Deaf 20-20 tournament held in Dubai yesterday.
The Sri Lankan team, who batted first in the match, scored 164 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs, Dharmasheelan Balakrishnan 43, Gimandu Malcolm 36. Vander Berg conrad 2 wickets for 22 runs
In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 64 runs in 15 overs. Kumalo Ruel not out 30. Gimandu Malcolm 3 wickets for 15 runs.
Gimandu Malcolm named as the man of the match
Sri Lanka defeated Australia and lost the two matches against India and Pakistan. With yesterday’s victory, the Sri Lankan team has qualified for the first semi-final match against the Indian team today.
