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Nissanka’s ton, Theekshana’s four-for ensure World Cup berth for Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka Maheesh Theekshana Sri Lanka World Cup Zimbabwe Dilshan Madushanka Sean Williams Sikandar Raza ICC ODI World Cup India

Opener Pathum Nissanka anchored the chase with a stylish century after spinner Maheesh Theekshana grabbed four wickets as Sri Lanka thrashed hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets to ensure qualification in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India, starting October 5.

After Chennai Super Kings spinner Theekshana took 4 for 25 to effect a middle-order collapse to bowl out Zimbabwe for 165 in 32.2 overs, right-handed Nissanka scored unbeaten 101 off 102 balls with the help of 14 boundaries as Sri Lanka knocked off the paltry target in 33.1 overs.

Sri Lanka's victory took them to eight points and even if they lose their final Super Six encounter, the champions of the 1996 edition are assured of a top-two finish.

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