SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh by Two Wickets, Secure Place in Super 4 Round

What a match it has been! It had the perfect ingredients for a modern-day classic with this match having so many ebbs and flows. But eventually at the end of the day, it was Sri Lanka who ensured that they got the big 'W' beside their name and a spot in the Super 4 round of Asia Cup 2022. Bangladesh batted first and put together a massive total on the board with the young batters impressing. Sri Lanka had a similar trajectory of their innings just like their opponents but bowling no-balls and extras cost Bangladesh the match in the end. Sri Lanka have joined Afghanistan and India in the Super 4 round with this win. That's all for today! 

Debutant Asitha Fernando has sealed a famous win for Sri Lanka as the islanders make it to the Super 4 round in Asia Cup 2022! In a very thrilling contest where both teams had their moments. Eventually, it was Sri Lanka had the last laugh despite a hearty performance from Bangladesh! 

OUT! The game has more drama in it. Just when one thought that Sri Lanka had it in control, Shakib Al Hasan runs out Chamika Karunaratne with a direct hit! This is turning out to be a thriller of a match here with one over to go and Sri Lanka needing eight runs!  Karunaratne run out (Shakib) 16(10)

OUT! The game has more drama in it. Just when one thought that Sri Lanka had it in control, Shakib Al Hasan runs out Chamika Karunaratne with a direct hit! This is turning out to be a thriller of a match here with one over to go and Sri Lanka needing eight runs!  Karunaratne run out (Shakib) 16(10)

OUT! Mahedi Hasan have the big wicket of Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka. The right-hander threatened to take the game away in these final overs and once again, Bangladesh have struck at the right time! Dasun Shanaka c Mosaddek Hossain b Mahedi Hasan 45(33)

OUT! One more falls and Taskin Ahmed is in the thick of action once again! This time, it is Wanindu Hasaranga, who perished while trying to hit one big shot. Another good catch in the deep and it was Mahedi Hasan with a good piece of fielding in the deep. Hasaranga c Mahedi Hasan b Taskin Ahmed 2(3) 

OUT! After being given a reprieve so many times, Bangladesh have finally seen the back of Sri Lanka's star player Kusal Mendis. The right-hander held the innings together with a solid knock but this wicket comes at a great time for Bangladesh, who have found a much-needed breakthrough! The game is wide open now. Kusal Mendis c Taskin Ahmed b Mustafizur 60(37)

Fifty! Kusal Mendis has got a fifty in this crucial clash. The right-hander has made the most of the reprieves he has got and Sri Lanka would want him to carry on the way he has been. 

The game is turning out to be a cracker! Neither Sri Lanka nor Bangladesh are letting go of the contest. The required run-rate is mounting up though and Sri Lanka would need a big finish, much like what Bangladesh had. Shakib Al Hasan on the other hand, have done well in not letting Sri Lanka play their shots freely. 

The first 10 overs of this match has been pretty evenly-matched with both sides having their moments. Sri Lanka have taken the attack to Bangladesh spinners while the pacers have struck at regular intervals, led by the debutant Ebadot Hossain. Taskin Ahmed, who took a good catch, got the last wicket, that of Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka on the other hand, saw Kusal Mendis get three reprieves. A big final 10 overs in this match coming up! 

The first 10 overs of this match has been pretty evenly-matched with both sides having their moments. Sri Lanka have taken the attack to Bangladesh spinners while the pacers have struck at regular intervals, led by the debutant Ebadot Hossain. Taskin Ahmed, who took a good catch, got the last wicket, that of Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka on the other hand, saw Kusal Mendis get three reprieves. A big final 10 overs in this match coming up! 

The first 10 overs of this match has been pretty evenly-matched with both sides having their moments. Sri Lanka have taken the attack to Bangladesh spinners while the pacers have struck at regular intervals, led by the debutant Ebadot Hossain. Taskin Ahmed, who took a good catch, got the last wicket, that of Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka on the other hand, saw Kusal Mendis get three reprieves. A big final 10 overs in this match coming up! 

OUT! Bangladesh continue to chip away at the wickets as Taskin Ahmed has struck this time, dismissing the dangerous Bhanuka Rajapaksa. The left-hander went for a big shot but ended up handing a catch straight to third man. Bhanuka Rajapaksa c Sabbir Rahman b Taskin Ahmed 2(4)

OUT! Ebadot Hossain has struck once again and delivered the important wicket of Danushka Gunathilaka, The pacer is having a great debut with three wickets already! He has brought Bangladesh back into this contest once again after Mahedi Hasan gave Kusal Mendis a second reprieve in this match. Danushka  Gunathilaka c Taskin Ahmed b Ebadot Hossain 11(6) 

OUT! Ebadot Hossain is introduced into the attack and he gets two wickets in his very first over on T20I debut. Hitting the deck hard, Nissanka skied the ball while attempting a pull shot and ended up giving an easy catch to Mustafizur Rahman. Charith Asalanka was his second wicket of the over as he too mistimes a shot and gives a catch to Mahmudullah. Nissanka c Mustafizur b Ebadot Hossain 20(19) and  Asalanka c Mahmudullah b Ebadot Hossain 1(3)

Kusal Mendis is taking the attack to Bangladesh now and directly to their captain Shakib Al Hasan. The right-hander hit him for 18 runs in the over which included two sixes and Sri Lanka are up and away in this run-chase. 

Sri Lanka have not really gotten off the blocks and Mushfiqur Rahim has dropped a catch to dismiss Kusal Mendis in the second over. He seemed to hold on to the catch before the ball popped out of his hand. Bangladesh seem to be in control so far. 

It is a great first over to start with as Mustafizur Rahman is putting pressure on the Sri Lanka openers. Both Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis need to stay calm and get a good start in this 184-run chase. 

It is a great first over to start with as Mustafizur Rahman is putting pressure on the Sri Lanka openers. Both Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis need to stay calm and get a good start in this 184-run chase. 

Mosaddek Hossain gave Bangladesh they deserved after sensational knocks from Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz early on. They did lose wickets at regular intervals but it has been the youngsters, who have raised their hands up to perform pretty impressively in this must-win match. Afif Hossain (39 off 22), Mosaddek Hossain (24* off nine balls) were the standout players for Bangladesh as others too chipped in with important contributions. Miraz gave Bangladesh a good start in the powerplay with a score of 38 off 26 deliveries. For Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne and Wanindu Hasaranga took two wickets apiece but they were pretty expensive. A good total by Bangladesh in this must-win match.