Bangladesh secured a hard-fought victory in today’s thrilling Asia Cup encounter against Sri Lanka.Here’s a summary of the key moments:
Bangladesh’s Strong Start:
The top order of Bangladesh set the stage for a successful chase, led by Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, who played important roles in building key partnerships.
- Saif Hassan and Litton Das got off to a fast start, putting together a 59-run stand off just 34 balls.This quick partnership laid a solid foundation for the chase.
- Following that, Saif Hassan partnered with Towhid Hridoy for a 54-run stand off 45 balls, keeping the run rate strong during the middle overs.
- Towhid Hridoy continued the charge with Shamim Hossain, putting on a crucial 45-run stand off 27 balls, bringing Bangladesh closer to victory.
Close Finish:
As the game neared the climax, Bangladesh found their side needing only five runs to win from the final over.However, Dasun Shanaka struck twice in the final over, nearly causing a dramatic fall.
- Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan were dismissed in quick succession, but Bangladesh got home with a ball to spare.
- Nasum Ahmed played a key role, making sure the team secured the win with a nervy single despite a missed run-out chance at the non-striker’s end.
Sri Lanka Struggles with Wickets:
Sri Lanka struggled throughout the innings to get regular breakthroughs.Saif Hassan played a key role in containing their bowlers, especially during the powerplay, where Bangladesh looked in control.By the 15th over, they had only lost three wickets and needed just 39 runs to win, making a Bangladesh victory highly likely.
Sri Lanka’s Fightback:
In their innings, Dasun Shanaka was promoted to No. 5, delivered a valiant 64 not out off 37 balls, helping Sri Lanka to a respectable total.Even with his efforts, Mustafizur Rahman 3 for 20 and Mahedi Hasan 2 for 25 were exceptional with the ball, particularly during the death overs.
Mustafizur bowled a brilliant 19th over, taking two wickets and limiting Sri Lanka to just five runs. Although Sri Lanka had some moments of hope, the target of 143 was always within reach for Bangladesh.
Key Moments:
- Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler, taking three wickets for just 20 runs.
- Mahedi Hasan also played a crucial role, taking two wickets for 25 runs.
- Shanaka’s late attack helped Sri Lanka set a competitive total, but Bangladesh’s solid partnerships made the chase look comfortable.
Key Contributions:
- Saif Hassan: 59-run partnership with Litton Das.
- Towhid Hridoy: 50-run stand with Saif Hassan and continued momentum with Shamim Hossain.
- Mustafizur Rahman: Key bowler with three wickets, making crucial breakthroughs.
- Dasun Shanaka: 64 not out, a valiant effort in the latter stages of Sri Lanka’s innings.
Conclusion:
Bangladesh win was built on strong top-order partnerships,with standout performances from Saif Hassan,Towhid Hridoy,and Shamim Hossain.While Sri Lanka fought back late in the game, Bangladesh’s steady progress ensured a win with a ball to spare.This victory positions them well in the Super Fours as they look ahead to their next challenge.
