SriLanka vs Bangladesh: Tauheed (82) was the only middle order batsman for Sri Lanka against the Bangladesh team who displayed strength, but no other batsmen offered him any assistance. And in 48.1 overs, the whole Bangladeshi team was bowled out for 236 runs. In addition to Dunith Velalage, Mahishe Theekshna, Dasun Shanaka, and Mathisha Pathirana each got three wickets.
SriLanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023
On Saturday in Colombo, host Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in the Asia Cup 2023 match. Bangladesh’s players failed to provide the support that they needed when it required 258 runs to win. The only middle order batsman who displayed strength was Tauheed (82), but no other batsmen offered him any kind of support. And in 48.1 overs, the whole Bangladeshi team was bowled out for 236 runs. In addition to Dunith Velalage, Mahishe Theekshna, Dasun Shanaka, and Mathisha Pathirana each got three wickets.
Sri Lanka had set Bangladesh a 258-run win target in the first innings. After being given the opportunity to bat first, Sri Lanka could not get off to a strong start, and Karunaratne (18) was quickly dismissed. However, the second opener Pathum Nissanka (40), together with Kusal Mendins (50), batted admirably. But Sadira Samarawickerma (93) successfully overcame Lanka’s score, which fell seven runs short of the century. His performance made it possible for Sri Lanka to complete the required number of overs with 257 for 9 wickets.
Hasan Mahmood and Taskin Ahmed both selected three wickets, while Shoriful Islam took two. In this game, Bangladesh chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka after winning the toss. The following teams represented the two nations in the game:
Bangladesh (Playing XI):
Mohammad Naim, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Tauheed Hridoy, Shamim Hossain,Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper),Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmood, Nasum Ahmed.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI):
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjay de Silva,Sadira Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Welles, Mahish Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Mathisha Pathirana.
