After Nissanka fell, Mendis marched forward to hit ten fours in his classy 63-ball 78, and his 105-run partnership with Samarawickrama fired Sri Lanka towards a big total.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/odi-wc-qualifiers-batters-hasaranga-star-in-sri-lankas-massive-175-run-win-over-uae/

Chris Sole (2/46) struck early for Scotland, but Nissanka settled in for a fine knock before he was the first of Mark Watt’s (3/52) three victims.

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Opener Pathum Nissanka carried his bat on the way to his second ODI century, ending on 101 not out to see Sri Lanka home with 101 balls remaining.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/there-is-pressure-here-still-pressure-begins-on-big-stage-says-shanaka-after-sl-qualify-for-odi-wc-6/

Skipper Kusal Mendis, opener Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama have been among the runs to an extent, without making a winning impact.

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