Bangladesh 236 All Out in 48.1 Overs (Target 258) | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Highlights of Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Bowlers, Sadeera Samarawickrama Guide Hosts to Victory

A very good performance this by the Sri Lankan team, one that is surely going to lift them after a scare they survived against Afghanistan in their last encounter. Sadeera Samarawickrama showed immense maturity on a tough track to score 93 runs and guide Sri Lanka to a decent total. Their bowlers followed up that effort as they never really let Bangladesh gain control apart from two partnerships. One has to feel for Towhid Hridoy here. He played his heart out against a quality Sri Lankan bowling attack and scored 82 runs. And after his dismissal, it was all curtains for Bangladesh with their defeat inevitable. Eventually, Sri Lanka won the match by 21 runs while Bangladesh suffered their second consecutive loss in the Super Four stage.

And Sri Lanka win this match as Matheesha Pathirana castles Nasum Ahmed with a perfect yorker! What a performance it has been from the reigning champions, who fought back so well in the last phase of this game to start their Super Four campaign with a victory! 

OUT! Matheesha Pathirana has castled Shoriful Islam with Sri Lanka just a wicket away from winning this contest! What a game it has been and Sri Lanka have turned things around for good. Bangladesh, on the verge of losing their second Super Four match. Shoriful Islam b Matheesha Pathirana 7(7)

OUT! Theekshana is turning the game around and now, has trapped Taskin Ahmed lbw! Bangladesh seem to be losing this with Sri Lanka clearly dictating terms! What a spell this has been by the veteran spinner. Taskin Ahmed lbw b Maheesh Theekshana 1(3)

OUT! The big wicket has come for Sri Lanka with Maheesh Theekshana dismissing Towhid Hridoy! The right-hander, who batted so well for his 82, was trapped in front of the stumps and despite him reviewing, umpire's call prevailed. Sri Lanka will believe they have the game here. Towhid Hridoy lbw b Theekshana 82(97) 

OUT! Maheesh Theekshana is amongst the wickets and has accounted for Shamim Hossain here! The left-hander was struck right in front of the stumps and despite him reviewing, he had to leave for the pavilion. A big wicket here and now, all the pressure is on Towhid Hridoy. Shamim Hossain lbw b Maheesh Theekshana 5(10)

Alright then! Bangladesh need 81 runs off 60 balls with only five wickets in hand this Super Four stage contest is headed towards an exciting finish. For Bangladesh, all their hopes are on Towhid Hridoy, who scored a half-century and is looking good. Sri Lanka on the other hand, have put a lot of pressure with their bowling, having skipper Dasun Shanaka take three wickets. 

FIFTY for Towhid Hridoy! The youngster has stepped up and played a quality knock here. He is keeping Bangladesh in the hunt and would like to carry on the way he has so far. He has dealt with pressure very nicely here. 

OUT! Dasun Shanaka has struck once again and he has broken this stand that kept Bangladesh in the game. Mushfiqur Rahim, who was looking to up the ante with a big shot, finds Kasun Rajitha at mid-off. A crucial wicket in this match. Mushfiqur  Rahim  cKasun Rajitha b Dasun Shanaka 29(48)

The game seems to be in a crucial phase at this point with Bangladesh doing well to have a partnership. Mushfiqur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy have absorbed the pressure in this match and Bangladesh would want these players to carry on if they are to get close to a win here. Sri Lanka on the other hand, need a wicket at this stage.