Hasaranga took five wickets in his third consecutive ODI, equaling Waqar's world record

Bulawayo, dated the 25th

Hasaranga equaled Waqar Younis' world record by taking five wickets in the third ODI in a row. Along with this, Sri Lanka won against Ireland by 133 runs to enter the Super Six of the ICC World Cup Qualifier. When the dream of the Ireland team to play in the World Cup was fulfilled. They will return home without a single win. Sri Lanka scored 325 runs. In reply, the Ireland team was bowled out for 192 runs in 31 overs.

Sri Lankan spinner Hasaranga had earlier taken five wickets for 13 runs against Oman. When he got six wickets for 24 runs against UAE. However, the player of the match award was given to Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne. He scored 103 runs in 103 balls with the help of 8 fours. Ireland won the toss and put Sri Lanka into bat. Karunaratne scored an aggressive century.

Samarawickrama scored 82 off 86 balls, Dhananjaya De Silva scored an unbeaten 42 off 35 balls and Aslanka scored 38 runs. Ireland gave away 21 runs from wides. Adair took four wickets and McCartney took three wickets.

Kampfer was the highest scorer for Ireland with 39 runs. While Dockrell scored 26 runs unbeaten. Defeat was certain as he lost six wickets for just 116 runs. Hasaranga scored 79 runs and took the wickets of Balbirnie, Tector, Delaney, Adair and Little.