ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets after Match 19 NED vs SL

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by five wickets in match No.19 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka secured their first victory by defeating Netherlands in Lucknow. Dutch team, who are coming off a win against South Africa, set a target of 263 runs for Sri Lanka. Sybrand Engelbrecht was the stand-out performer, scoring a brilliant 70, supported by Logan van Beek's 59. However, Sri Lankan bowlers, especially Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha, managed to pick up four wickets each, restricting Netherlands to 262.

Sri Lanka's chase was anchored by Pathum Nissanka, who contributed 54, and Charith Asalanka, who scored 44. Sadeera Samarawickrama played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten at 91. Aryan Dutt was the pick of the bowlers for Netherlands, taking three wickets, but Sri Lanka reached the target in 48.2 overs and ended with scores of 263/5. This victory was a much-needed boost for Sri Lanka in the tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

Sri Lanka have finally won their first game of the tournament. All ten teams participating have at least won one game so far. Sri Lanka have registered 2 points under their name after 4 games, they lost three consecutive matches. They now see themselves at ninth position in the points table with NRR of -1.048. Netherlands after beating South Africa in the last game, couldn't capitalize on the victory and lost the game to Sri Lanka. Netherlands have 2 points in 4 games with NRR of -0.790 and see themselves at eighth position.

New Zealand are at first position, India find themselves at the 2nd spot, South Africa are at the third spot. Australia are at the fourth spot. Followed by Pakistan, England, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is on top of the list with with 294 runs in four games. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is second on the list with 265 runs. Indian batter Virat Kohli sees himself at the third position on the list with 259 runs in 4 innings. New Zealand opener Devon Conway is fourth in the highest run-scorer chart with 249 runs in 4 innings. South African wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock is 5th in this list with 233 runs in 4 innings.

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023  

1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 294 Runs

2. Rohit Sharma (India) - 265 Runs

3. Virat Kohli (India) - 259 Runs

4. Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 249 Runs 

5. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) - 233 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner is leading wicket-taker list with 11 wickets in 4 games. New addition to the list is Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka who is at the second position in the list with 11 wickets in 4 games. He was exceptional with the ball against Netherlands, he picked up four crucial wickets and ended with figures of 4/49.

Jasprit Bumrah is on the 3rd position with 10 wickets in 4 games. Matt Henry is at fourth position on the list with 9 wickets in 4 games. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is on fifth position with 9 wickets in 4 games.  

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 

1. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 11 Wickets 

2. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) - 11 Wickets

3. Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 10 Wickets 

4. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 9 Wickets

5. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) - 9 Wickets