Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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Best performances - Batsmen

MD Shanaka
MD Shanaka
64(37) 3x4 - 6x6
Control %67%
  • Productive Shot
  • pull
  • 18 runs
  • 1x4 - 2x6
0 4 17 3 9 2 8 21
Saif Hassan
Saif Hassan
61(45) 2x4 - 4x6
Control %73%
  • Productive Shot
  • flick
  • 14 runs
  • 0x4 - 1x6
3 0 11 5 7 12 7 16

Best performances - Bowlers

Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman
O4
M0
R20
W3
Eco5
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W
1W
MD Shanaka
MD Shanaka
O2.5
M0
R21
W2
Eco7.41
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF

Scorer: M Venkat Raghav | Commentator: Ashish Pant

It got closer at the end that what Bangladesh would have liked, but they have a win and that's all that matters. If you missed any of the action, Fidel's report will be in soon. That will be it from us tonight, but we will be back nice and early on Sunday for round 2 of India vs Pakistan... let's see what drama follows this game this time around. Till then, it is me Ashish Pant signing off on behalf of Raghav and Ranjith. Ciao!

Litton Das, Bangladesh captain: Before the Asia Cup we played a few series and we chased down the target so we knew we have a good batting side. [On Mustafizur] We know how effective Mustafizur is. It was a very good wicket. Mustafizur and Taskin changed the game, with their 19th and 20th overs. It was looking at 190 at one time. [On Saif Hassan] I know Saif has the talent to win us games. We knew he will be a good batsman in the UAE. I know his character, and know his game. Whenever you chase this type of game, you are pumped up for the next game. We have to come good again; new game new team, we have to bring our A game.

Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka captain: It was a terrific game and we held our nerve but it wasn't enough. I was pleased about the batting. We could have done a little better in the last two overs. We were 10-15 runs short. Dasun Shanaka batted really well and we pushed him to bat at No. 5 and he did a really good job.

Saif Hassan is the player of the match: The wicket was very good, I tried to time the ball and held my shape. Litton da was helping me. He was supporting my game, he was anticipating my game. Very happy to contribute to my team. I just followed my process and the preparation was good. We had a plan against Thushara for the right-handed batsman.

Presentation time

10.11pm Bangladesh would have wanted a little less drama at the end but at the end of the day, it's the W that counts and they have got it. Sri Lanka's unbeaten run in the tournament ends as they go down by four wickets. A professional chase from Bangladesh, this. They lost Tanzid Hasan early but Saif Hassan had a stellar day. He attacked from the get-go and alongside Litton Das took Bangladesh forward. Once Litton fell, it was time for Towhid Hridoy to take over. The duo added 45 off 27 balls for the fourth wicket and all but sealed the deal. There was a little drama at the end, but Bangladesh made it home with a ball to spare.

Vedant: "Another classic added to the Ban-Sl rivalry."

Rashid: "Well well well. As a Bangladeshi fan I will always have PTSD seeing 2 runs 3 balls "

From Namooh Shah:

Bangladesh while chasing 160+ since Sep 2021 v FM nations before this game - Mats: 16 | W: 2 | L: 14

19.5
1
Shanaka to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run, Oh, Bangladesh are home! They so nearly made a mess of it, but are deserving winners here. Good length ball outside off, he taps this to gully and sprints off. A direct hit and Shamim was done for all money, but he makes it. And Bangladesh have started the Super Four with a win.

It's not over, till it's over. Nasum comes in with Bangladesh requiring 1 off 2

19.4
W
Shanaka to Mahedi Hasan, OUT, Edged and taken? The umpire remains unmoved, but SL have gone for a review right away. Banged in short on off, he jumps down the track and looks for a pull, and indeed there is a big spike on the UltraEdge through to the 'keeper. What's happening here. Shamim has thrown his bat in disgust

Mahedi Hasan c †BKG Mendis b Shanaka 0 (2m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

19.3
0
Shanaka to Mahedi Hasan, no run, Fuller outside off, he pushes to mid-off and there's no run there

Mahedi in

19.2
W
Shanaka to Jaker Ali, OUT, It's not Jaker who will hit the winning runs. Slower offcutter on off stump, he looks for a hoick across the line, misses and sees his off pole flattened

Jaker Ali b Shanaka 9 (5m 4b 2x4 0x6) SR: 225

Around

19.1
4
Shanaka to Jaker Ali, FOUR, Scores level. Slower back of a length ball on leg stump, he gets across and pulls to the right of short fine leg

Shanaka to bowl the last over. Bangladesh need 5 from 6 balls

END OF OVER:
19 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | BAN: 164/4 (5 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.63, RRR: 5.00)

  • Shamim Hossain14 (12b)
  • Jaker Ali5 (2b)
  • Dushmantha Chameera4-0-32-1
  • Nuwan Thushara4-0-42-1
18.6
0
Chameera to Shamim Hossain, no run, Sharp back of a length ball on middle, he pulls but straight to midwicket. The fielder fires a direct hit at the non-striker's end but Jaker was in

Bangladesh 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1Saif HassanTanzid Hasan
2nd59Litton DasSaif Hassan
3rd54Saif HassanTowhid Hridoy
4th45Towhid HridoyShamim Hossain
5th9Jaker AliShamim Hossain
6th0Mahedi HasanShamim Hossain
7th1Nasum AhmedShamim Hossain

Men's T20 Asia Cup

Super Fours
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND33060.913
PAK32140.329
BAN3122-0.831
SL3030-0.418
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND33063.547
PAK32141.79
UAE3122-1.984
OMA3030-2.6
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL33061.278
BAN3214-0.27
AFG31221.241
HKG3030-2.151