The United Arab Emirates were defeated by Sri Lanka in the Men’s T20 World Cup despite spinner Karthik Meiyappan’s hat-trick.

Meiyappan dismissed Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, and Dasun Shanaka to assist Sri Lanka be limited to 152-8.

T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs UAE, Highlights: Three-wicket hauls by Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera helped Sri Lanka defeat UAE by 79 runs in the ongoing T20 World Cup Group A game.

ICC World Cup 2022 – Sri Lanka vs UAE Full Highlights

Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera each took three wickets as Sri Lanka defeated UAE by 79 runs in the ongoing T20 World Cup Group A encounter on Tuesday. Choosing to bowl first, UAE bowled successfully, with Karthik Meiyappan taking a hattrick and Zahoor Khan capturing two wickets. Pathum Nissanka afterwards scored 74 runs to help Sri Lanka reach 152/8 in 20 overs. Afzal Khan led the UAE in scoring with 19 runs, as no other batter reached the 20-run mark.

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