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PAARL, South Africa, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Canada's players refused to blame the Paarl pitch after they were skittled by Sri Lanka for the lowest total in one-day international history on Wednesday.

"It was a pretty good wicket out there and I think the pressure just got the better of us," said captain Joe Harris, after his team had been dismissed for just 36 in 18.4 overs in their World Cup Group B match.

"When we came here for this tournament, we knew that the test nations would be a tough ask but we didn't expect to fold up like this. We are extremely disappointed.

"I've played this game long enough to know that we'll have good days and bad days, but we're still confident going into the three remaining games," Harris added.

Canada's total eclipsed the previous lowest in one-day history, Zimbabwe's 38 against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2001.

Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya was a happy man after his side coasted to the victory target in only 4.4 overs, completing the second fastest run-chase ever in limited-overs internationals.

"It was a good pitch and we bowled really well, wicket to wicket," said the left-hander, who was dismissed for a 10-ball nine in his side's reply. "We wanted to bat as quickly as possible today and I'm really happy for Prabath (Nissanka, who claimed figures of four for 12)) as he has been struggling in the last few games.

"He's worked hard and has a lot of potential. We need an experienced bowler at the top of the order (with Chaminda Vaas) and I think Prabath can do that job now. These two boys bowled really well together."

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