DELHI – Bangladesh recorded a commentready three-wicket triumph in opposition to Sri Lanka within the 38th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, as Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan showcased their batting prowess following a mixed bowling effort.
Bangladesh’s victory not solely handed them a memorable win but in addition dashed Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the semifinals. Chasing a goal of 280, Bangladesh displayed a spirited efficiency, reaching 282-7 with 53 balls to spare. However, their journey was something however easy as openers Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das fell throughout the first seven overs with simply 41 runs on the board.
Shakib Al Hasan then halfnered with Najmul Hossain Shanto, and collectively they initiated a outstanding restoration. Each batsmen scored half-centuries and gave the impression to be in management earlier than Angelo Mathews dismissed them in fast succession, making a tense atmosphere in the course of the run chase.
Shakib’s fast 82 off 65 balls included 12 boundaries and two sixes, whereas Shanto led the cost with 12 fours on his approach to a stable 90 off 101 balls, rising as the highest scorer for Bangladesh. The companionship was pivotal. Mahmudullah (22) and Mushfiqur Rahim (10) contributed with a quick 38-run partnership for the fifth wicket, however they too fell in fast succession, as did Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3).
At 269/7 within the 41st over, Bangladesh nonetheless wanted 11 runs to safe wuin. Towhid Hridoy, nonetheless, saved his cool and guided his aspect to a nail-biting win with an unbeaten 15 from seven deliveries, aided by Tanzim Hasan Shakib’s 5 not out. Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka’s bowling assault with three wickets, whereas Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Theekshana took two every.
When Bangladesh opted to bowl, they struck early, with Sri Lanka dropping Kusal Perera on the final ball of the primary over with solely 5 runs on the board. Skipper Kusal Mendis then halfnered with Pathum Nissanka for a 61-run stand earlier than Bangladesh secured two fast wickets in consecutive overs, leaving Sri Lanka at 72-3.
Mendis fell to Shakib after a cautious 30-ball 19, whereas Nissanka was dismissed by Sakib. Nissanka performed a brisk 41-run knock from 36 balls with eight boundaries. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka then added 63 runs for the fourth wicket earlier than Samarawickrama was out for 41. Sri Lanka was at 135-Four when Angelo Mathews got here to bat, solely to search out himself ‘timed-out’ in international cricket.
Asalanka took cost and attacked Bangladesh’s bowlers, with affordable help from Dhananjaya de Silva (34) and Maheesh Theekshana (22). De Silva added 78 runs with Asalanka throughout their sixth-wicket partnership, whereas Theekshana contributed 45 runs. Centurion Asalanka hammered 108 that included 6 fours and 5 sixes. For Bangladesh Tanzim Hasan Sakib clinched three wickets.