The second Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka Match for Asia Cup 2023 starts in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. The match front line is the bowling attack that limited the overall score on board.
The Sri Lanka team managed to win over the Bangladesh team.
Player of the Match was given to Matheesha Pathirana after showing exceptional ball control. He acknowledged his happiness at the honor and noted that it was his first time ever winning Player of the Match for his nation.
Pathirana also stressed the significance of using a T20 strategy when playing in this format, particularly on slower surfaces like the one they used. His distinctive bowling motion has worked in his favor and he keeps up the good work for his country.
On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan, captain of the Bangladeshi team, stated that the target they set (164) was insufficient to successfully challenge Sri Lanka. He recognized the need for improvement and accepted that their batting unit’s performance fell short of expectations.
However, praise goes to the Sri Lankan bowlers for their performance.
Summary Of Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka Match
In the second match of Asia Cup 2023, Team Bangladesh Made 164 Runs with a loss of all wickets remaining in a total of 42.4 overs.
The team of Sri Lanka won by completing the target in 39 overs and made 165 scores with a loss of 5 wickets.
Player of the Match
Matheesha Pathirana is the Player of the match. He took 4 wickets with 32 runs.
Main Performance of Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka Match Asia up In 2023
- From the Bangladesh side, Najmul Hossain Shanto made 89 runs with 122 balls
- Towhid Hridoy completed 20 runs with 41 balls
- Mohammad Naim completed 16 runs with 23 balls
- Shakib Al Hasan took 2 wickets, giving 29 runs
- Shoriful Islam took 1 wicket, giving 23 runs
- Taskin Ahmed took 1 wicket, giving 34 runs
- From the Sri Lankan side, Charith Asalanka made 62 runs with 92 balls
- Sadeera Samarawickrama made 54 runs with 77 balls
- Pathum Nissankamade 14 runs with 13 balls
- Matheesha Pathirana took 4 wickets, giving 32 runs
- Maheesh Theekshana took 2 wickets, giving 19 runs
- Dasun Shanakatook 1 wicket, giving 16 runs
Overview of Bangladesh Versus Sri Lanka Match
In Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka Match, The cricket team of Bangladesh won the toss and decided to go for batting first. The match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka won against Bangladesh by five wickets in an exciting match that set the stage for the Asia Cup 2023.
After winning the toss, Bangladesh decided to bat, however, they quickly lost three wickets.
The lone noteworthy effort for Bangladesh was Najmul Hossain Shanto as he has played an incredible inning of 89 runs. However, Matheesha Pathirana from Sri Lanka made a strong impression by taking four wickets for just 32 runs.
Bangladesh was also upset by Theekshana’s left-arm spin along with other factors.
The Sri Lankan team was given a modest 165-run target, but early wickets left them at 43 for 3. The innings were stabilized by the calm batting of Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka (62 not out).
The 78-run partnership between Asalanka and Samarawickrama helped Sri Lanka win. Asalanka united with skipper Dasun Shanaka to settle the victory.
With their victory, Sri Lanka is well-positioned to advance to the Super 4 round.
To remain in the competition, Bangladesh must win their upcoming game.
Sri Lanka’s batters were able to remain composed despite Bangladesh’s strong bowling performance.
Overall, the game was exciting and fans enjoyed Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka Match.
Bangladesh Squad
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Litton Das
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Afif Hossain Dhrubo
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shak Mahedi Hasan
- Naim Sheikh
- Shamim Hossain
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Sri Lanka Squad
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Pathum Nissanaka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Kusal Janith Perera
- Kusal Mendis (VC)
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dunith Wellalage
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dushan Hemantha
- Binura Fernando
- Pramod Madusha
