Geelong

Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared five wickets between themselves as Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 16 runs in a decisive Group A match of the first round at Kardinia Park, Geelong on Thursday.

With this win, Sri Lanka has confirmed its Super 12 qualification in the tournament.

After opener Kusal Mendis slammed a fine 79 to help the 2014 T20 World Cup champions post 162/6 in their 20 overs, the Netherlands opener Max O'Dowd made an unbeaten 71 off 53 balls, laced with six fours and three sixes to be the lone ranger for his side.

Netherlands ultimately ended up at 146/9 in 20 overs, with leg-spinner Hasaranga taking 3/28 and Theekshana picking 2/32.

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The Netherlands' hopes of reaching Super 12 are now dependent on the Namibia-UAE clash happening later in the day. A UAE victory will give them the ticket to continue their journey in the tournament.