A wonderful world cup warm up one day match held between Sri-Lanka and Netherlands in Colombo on February 12, 2011 resulted in favor of Sri lankan team. The Match was played at Sinhalese Sports Club ground (SSC) under the lead of Captain Kumar Sangakkara and vice- captain Mahela Jayawardene. Sri lanka prove far too strapping for Netherlands by posting a victory by 156 run. Sri Lanka made 351 runs for the loss of five wickets in 50 overs.
The match started with Sri Lanka winning the toss. The opening proficient partnership of Upul Tharanga and Thilakarante Dilshan outcome was 117-run. The efficient beginning gave a boost in batting confidence of Sri Lanka team. After Tilakaratne Dilshas scoring 78 runs and 12 precincts, Thilan Samaraweera was send on number 3. Showing high-quality efforts with Angleo Mathews, Chamara silva, Chamara kapugedera, Nuwan kulasekara, Thilan scored 60 in just 59 balls. Chamara Silva and Chamara Kapugedera also scored 54 and 50 respectively.
Netherlands showed efforts below par. The only productive outcome from the team was by Tom de Grooth, who scored 76. The most excellent performer of the team Ryan ten Doeschate also felled to Thisara Perera for one. In bowling netherland’s bowler showed some adequate figures. Seamar Mudassar Bukhari took 2 for 52 in his 10 overs and left arm spinner Pieter Seelar maintained 4.40 in his 10 overs.
The match was ended with Sri Lanka smashing Netherlands in 48th over and taking a step forward for the world cup 2011.
