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T20 WC: Shanaka backs Hemantha, lauds batting unit after Sri Lanka thrash Oman

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Shanaka Hails Sri Lanka’s All-Round Show, Admits Hasaranga Is Hard to Replace

By IANS News February 12, 2026 • 19:59 PM View: 342

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka expressed satisfaction with his side’s clinical all-round performance in the 105-run win over Oman in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while also addressing the challenge of filling the void left by Wanindu Hasaranga.

Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 225/5 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on the back of half-centuries from Kusal Mendis (61), Pavan Rathnayake (60) and Shanaka himself (50 off 20), before restricting Oman to 120/9.

TAGS T20 WC Sri Lanka Dasun Shanaka ICC Men T20 World Cup Wanindu Hasaranga Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Kusal Mendis Pavan Rathnayake Dushan Hemantha Dushmantha Chameera Maheesh Theekshana Sri Lankan Sri Lankan

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