Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Highlights
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Highlights: In a game where it was so close that the winning team literally managed to outsmart the Lankan Lions in the end and thus Bangladesh won the match by 2 wickets. Today has been a day of upsets where first Afghanistan defeated New Zealand and now Bangladesh managed to defeat Sri Lanka.
After losing the toss Sri Lanka was sent out to bat by Bangladesh, where Pathum Nissanka the opener of Sri Lanka started well. Even though wickets were falling at one end Nissanka tried his best to score some runs. His 47 runs knock was the real savior for Sri Lanka as they were only able to score 124/9 in 20 overs.
The batting woes continued for Sri Lanka and with the ball it was too much for their bowlers to defend. They tried their best to stop Bangladesh from chasing but in the end, the Tigers chased down the target in 19 overs and handed the Lankan Lions a major defeat in a crucial match.
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Bowlers were on Point Today
The bowlers made sure that Sri Lankan batsmen never settled down making things difficult for Lankan Lions. Expect for Nissanka no one could handle the Bangladesh bowling attack. Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur both picked up three wickets each in their respective four-over spells.
On the other hand, Taskin Ahmed also chipped in with two wickets, and lastly, Tanzim Hasan Sakib picked up one wicket. This complete performance from Bangladesh bowlers helped them restrict the Lankan Lions to 124 and most importantly they picked up nine wickets.
While Sri Lanka with 124 to defend, they also really bowled well and tried their best to stop but Bangladesh took it deep and won the match by 2 wickets with an over to spare. Nuwan Thushara picked up four wickets but however in the end his wonderful spell went in vain. Others also chipped in like Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets, while Dhananjaya de Silva and Matheesha Pathirana picked up one wicket each.
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Mahmudullah Late Hero of Bangladesh
Even though Bangladesh lost a few wickets early on Litton Das (36) and Towhid Hridoy (40) held the runs chase for Bangladesh at first. However, at one point, it felt like Sri Lanka was getting back into the game but sadly for them, Bangladesh made sure that they crossed the line.
Mahmudullah in the end came in and scored 16 runs in 13 balls. His final touch was the crucial point for Bangladesh to win this match with a final over to spare.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Highlights
Conclusion: Bangladesh Beat Sri Lanka by 2 Wickets
This is the second time that Sri Lanka has lost a game in this T20 World Cup. While Bangladesh starts their campaign well with an over Sri Lanka. First with the bowl and then next with the bat in the second innings Bangladesh script history. This is the fifth time that Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in T20Is.
