And that's it after a nail-biting finish, Bangladesh prevailed at the end of the low-scoring contest against Sri Lanka. Both teams did well when it came to bowling but in the end, both sides struggled when we talked about batting. The slow characteristic of the pitch helped spinners gain success.
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by two wickets! It was a nail-biting finish at the end as the wickets were also falling but by keeping some composure Bangladesh won their first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 edition. Mahmudullah drills it towards mid-off and runs to take a single but as the fielder misses the stumps the batsman complete a double to get to the win.
OUT! A fierce yorker from Nuwan Thushara sent Tasking Ahmed back to the dressing room and he is now on a hat-trick. Taskin Ahmed lbw Nuwan Thushara 0(1)
OUT! It is another wicket down for Bangladesh as Nuwan Thushara bowled a straight good length delivery which Rishad Hossain completely misjudged. Rishad Hossain b Nuwan Thushara
OUT! It was a top-of-the-line bouncer by Matheesha Pathirana and Shakib Al Hasan completely misjudged it. Maheesh Theekshana was at the third man to catch the ball. With wickets keep falling the pressure is piling up upon Bangladesh. Shakib Al Hasan c Maheesh Theekshana b Matheesha Pathirana
OUT! Another class delivery by Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga and set batsman Litton Das departs. It is now a tight condition for both the teams as the match comes to a close. Litton Das lbw Wanindu Hasaranga
OUT! After three big hits of the first three balls Towhid Hridoy fell to Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga who bowled a leg spinner and the ball went to hit in the front of pads. Towhid Hridoy lbw Wanindu Hasaranga 40 (20)
The duo of Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy are establishing control for Bangladesh after losing three wickets early. Sri Lanka can make a comeback if a wicket falls. Bangladesh will avoid losing wickets which will help them get to their target.
OUT! The Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto played a loose shot and Charith Asalanka was there to grab a low catch. Sri Lanka are looking in control as of now but this format can see a quick change of things. Najmul Hossain Shanto c Charith Asalanka b Nuwan Thushara 7 (13)
OUT! Sri Lanka are looking to make a comeback as Bangladesh lose another wicket in quick succession. Nuwan Thushara bowled a full-length delivery which was unplayable for the batsman. Tanzid Hasan b Nuwan Thushara
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will look to renew their rivalry at a new stage when they clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, June 8. Wanindu Hasaranga and his men could not have asked for a worse start after they were humbled by South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener. Sri Lanka's batters failed to make an impact big time as they were bowled out for just 77 runs in 19.1 overs. Kusal Mendis was their best bet with the bat, scoring 19 runs off 30 ball while the experienced Angelo Mathews managed 16. Anrich Nortje was the chief architect behind that woeful batting performance from Sri Lanka as he took four wickets and Hasaranga and his team will look to put that behind and refocus against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch SL vs BAN Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?
Bangladesh national cricket team on the other hand, will look to start their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a high. After a big loss to India in the warm-up match, Bangladesh would have identified areas they needed to work on to make a mark in this edition of the T20 World Cup 2024. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah are some of the most players in the side and they will look to have a good start to the tournament. On the pace bowling front, the likes of Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed will lead the charge along with the wily Mustafizur Rahman. A win for Bangladesh will give them a lot of confidence heading into the remaining Group D matches. ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Men's Twenty20 Cricket WC .
Squads:
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka. Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Travelling reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud