BAN Win by Two Wickets | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Highlights of ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishad Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman Help the Tigers Register Comprehensive Win

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

OUT! Soumya Sarkar will be kicking himself as he was not looking to play that shot. It was a simple catch grabbed by Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga. It is a good start for Sri Lanka after their poor display in batting. Soumya Sarkar c Wanindu Hasaranga b Dhananjaya De Silva

It has been a brilliant day for the Bangladesh bowlers as they restrict Sri Lanka to a below-average total. It is now up to the batsmen of the Bangladesh national cricket team to keep their wickets and chase the target.

OUT! Young Tanzim Hasan Sakib came up with a slower delivery which then was mistimed by Angelo Mathews and hence another wicket down for Sri Lanka. Angelo Mathews c Mustafizur Rahman b Tanzim Hasan Sakib

OUT! A beautiful display of bowling from Mustafizur Rahman has provided him with another wicket and it is now a three-wicket haul for him. Maheesh Theekshana completely mistimed the shot which resulted in an easy catch at the third man. Maheesh Theekshana c Tanzim Hasan Sakib b Mustafizur Rahman

OUT! An easy catch behind the wickets by Liton Das as Taskin Ahmed bowls a beautiful delivery to take down Dasun Shanaka. Bangladesh's bowling attack has been up to the mark and restricted Sri Lanka as per their requirements. Dasun Shanaka c Liton Das b Taskin Ahmed 3 (7)

OUT! It is another wicket down for Sri Lanka in quick succession as Rishad Hossain strikes again. Liton Das was quick to take off the bails from behind the stumps. Dhananjaya De Silva st Liton Das b Rishad Hossain 21 (26)

OUT! The Sri Lanka captain is walking back to the dressing room on a golden duck. Impressive bowling by Rishad Hossain which takes him to a hat-trick ball. Sri Lanka are now five down and under pressure. Wanindu Hasaranga c Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain 0 (1)

Bangladesh bowlers are restricting the runs as they want. Dhananhaya De Silva and Charith Asalanka are at the crease for Sri Lanka trying to make a comeback after three wickets are down.

OUT! Mustafizur Rahman strikes again and this time it is the set batsman Pathum Nissanka who lost his wicket. Pathum Nissanka fell short off his half-century and was looking unhappy with his decision to take the aerial route. It was a slower-length ball by Mustafizur Rahman. Pathum Nissanka c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Mustafizur Rahman 47 (28)

OUT! It is another wicket down for Sri Lanka as Mustafizur Rahman strikes on his very first ball. Kamindu Mendis was looking to take it all the way but instead misjudged the ball and gave his wicket away. Kamindu Mendis c Tanzim Hasan Sakib b Mustafizur Rahman 4(5)