Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Highlights & Results

Right then, Sri Lanka outperformed Bangladesh in every department securing a comfortable victory and adding two more points to their Super Four tally. Bangladesh have two losses in the two games played in this stage and will now have to wait till the next tournament to fight for the title. The action continues in the 2023 Asia Cup as we have a massive fixture to look forward to with arch-rivals India and Pakistan locking horns against each other on Sunday10th September. The first ball will be bowled at  3 pm IST (9:30 am GMT) but you can join us for the build-up well in advance. Until then, goodbye and cheers.

Sadeera Samarawickrama is the Player of the Match for scoring 93 runs in 72 deliveries. He emphasizes that the plan was clear right from the beginning which was to play the ball late and close to his body. Adds that it paid off immediately and he maintained his focus on executing the basics correctly throughout his innings. He highlights the importance of running between the wickets, indicating that it played a crucial role in accumulating runs. He mentions that there was a shared understanding among the team members that a total of 250 or more would be considered a highly competitive score on this particular wicket. Claims that he discussed this with his batting partners out in the middle.

Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that Bangladesh bowled well especially Hasan Mahmud. Claims that he decided to do what they did and it gave him a better idea of how to bowl so he bowled cross-seam. Mentions that they have no front-line bowler and someone needed to chip in with today being his day to come into the game. Claims that Maheesh Theekshana was expensive and needed someone to cover his overs but came back to take three wickets. Reckons that they played good enough cricket to deliver and planned well for their batters. Adds that Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama read the wicket well and played accordingly. Ends by saying that he is happy with their performance.

Time for the presentations...

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says it was a good toss to win but they didn’t bowl well as there was help for the bowlers. Gives credit to Sri Lanka for handling the new ball and mentions that Sadeera Samarawickrama took the game away from them. Adds that when chasing 260, they needed a good partnership at the start of around 80-100 which helps with the run chase. Reckons that the top four didn’t get enough runs and they didn’t bowl well at the start.  Credits Towhid Hridoy for his performance and says that he batted really well. Goes on to say that he played in the LPL where he had a good tournament which has given him confidence. Informs that there are a lot of ifs and buts but Sri Lanka were the better team and they deserved to win. Ends by saying that bowlers tried to bowl well and the seamers were a bit expensive but they took all the wickets.

Maheesh Theekshana is up for a chat and he says that he stuck to the basics. Mentions that he bowled just one over at the start and then came back for a three-over spell and his job was to look for wickets. Mentions that it was difficult to bowl with the injury but when one is playing for their country, they have to do their best. Claims that their plan was to bowl wicket-to-wicket and look as they looked to get bowled and LBW dismissals and they stuck to those plans.

Time for some interviews...

Bangladesh's batting innings began positively with an opening partnership of 55 runs. However, they suffered a setback as they lost four crucial wickets quickly, allowing Sri Lanka to bounce back into the game. Mushfiqur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy fought valiantly, building a partnership of 72 runs for the fifth wicket. Unfortunately, Mushfiqur fell victim to Dasun Shanaka, and shortly after, Maheesh Theekshana dismissed Towhid Hridoy. From that point, the Bangladeshi batting order couldn't recover, ultimately being bowled out for 236, despite Hridoy's impressive 82 off 97 balls.

What a thrilling encounter we witnessed in the Asia Cup! Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Bangladesh with 11 balls to spare, successfully defending their total of 258. It was a remarkable all-around performance by the home side, maintaining their impressive 13-match winning streak in ODIs and earning two crucial points in the Super 4 round-robin stage of the Asia Cup 2023. In the second innings, the Sri Lankan bowlers were exceptional in their execution of the short ball strategy, consistently taking wickets at regular intervals. While the Bangladeshi batters managed to build a few partnerships, the Sri Lankan bowlers displayed their ability to break these partnerships and regain control of the game. Captain Dasun Shanaka led from the front, claiming three important wickets at the top with well-placed bouncers, while Maheesh Theekshana contributed with three crucial breakthroughs in the death overs, maintaining the pressure on Bangladesh. Matheesha Pathirana was also outstanding, using his yorkers effectively to secure three wickets.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, OUT! b Matheesha Pathirana.OUT! BOWLED! That is the game and Sri Lanka have registered their first win of the Super Four stage! Matheesha Pathirana has wrapped things up with his third wicket and Bangladesh have been bowled out for 236 runs. He bowls a pin-point yorker at the stumps. Nasum Ahmed backs away and looks to access the off side but misses and sees his middle stump pegged back. Sri Lanka continue their remarkable winning run as they now have 13 wins on the trot. Bangladesh's title hopes have come to a premature end.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Into the stumps on a fuller length. Nasum Ahmed hoicks this towards wide long on and settles for a single to keep strike. 22 runs required now in 12 balls for Bangladesh but they have just one wicket in hand.

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Mahmud, 1 run.Goes full and outside the off pole. Hasan Mahmud knocks this into the air towards deep cover for one more.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Short this time and outside off. Nasum Ahmed pulls this towards deep mid-wicker for a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 2 runs.SIX! Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Nasum Ahmed lofts this towards long on and Dushan Hemantha (sub) grabs hold of the ball before throwing it back into play as he was falling over the boundary. Saves a certain maximum and the batters have to settle for a couple of runs. The third umpire reckons that the fielder has touched the ropes and a six has been given.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, Wide!WIDE! Bowls this full and really wide outside off. Nasum Ahmed throws his bat at this but misses and the umpire calls this wide.

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Mahmud, 1 run.Goes full and into the pads. Hasan Mahmud flicks this towards deep square leg for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Maheesh Theekshana bowls this full and going down leg from 'round the wicket. Nasum Ahmed gets it off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for a run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Matheesha Pathirana decides to go 'round the wicket and balls this slightly short, angling away from the batter. Hasan Mahmud looks to pull this into the leg side but connects with thin air.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Hasan Mahmud dabs this towards the fielder at backward point.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, Four!EDGED AND FOUR! A bit of fortune going Bangladesh's way and that is the second boundary of the over! On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Hasan Mahmud pokes at this and gets an outside edge past the keeper towards third man for four runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Pulls his length back and bowls this outside the off pole. Hasan Mahmud leaves this one alone.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, Four!FOUR! What a way to get off the mark and Hasan Mahmud is screaming for a promotion! This is bowled full and outside off. Hasan Mahmud drives this towards deep cover for four runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shoriful Islam, OUT! b Matheesha Pathirana.OUT! TIMBER! Matheesha Pathirana gets the wicket he was desperate for and he continues to be a menace in the death overs! This is bowled full and angled into the stumps from 'round the wicket. Shoriful Islam makes room and looks to go hard at the ball but misses. The ball goes on to shatter the stumps and Bangladesh are now one wicket away from being eliminated from the competition. Sri Lanka are now inches away from their second highest run of consecutive wins.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run.A tad bit short and into the batter. Shoriful Islam looks to pull this away but gets an inside edge through square leg for one to keep strike.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Into the pads on a fuller length. Nasum Ahmed clips this towards deep mid-wicket for another run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run.On a shorter length this time and outside off. Shoriful Islam punches this to deep cover for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 2 runs.Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Shoriful Islam comes down the wicket and heaves this towards deep mid-wicket for another brace.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, No run.Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Shoriful Islam swings his blade hard but does not connect.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 2 runs.Maheesh Theekshana bowls this full and outside off from 'round the wicket. Shoriful Islam drills this towards wide long off and takes a couple of runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, No run.Bangs this in short and outside off. Nasum Ahmed looks to play at this late but does not connect.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run.Back of a length and outside the off pole. Shoriful Islam throws his bat at this and gets an outside edge towards backward point for a run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, 3 runs.Goes full again and outside the off pole. Nasum Ahmed hits this aerially towards deep cover and the batters take three runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, No run.Nails the yorker wide outside off. Nasum Ahmed looks to squeeze this out but misses.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, 4 Leg byes.FOUR LEG BYES! Pulls his length back and pitches his outside leg. Nasum Ahmed looks to pull but misses and the ball does off the thigh pads towards fine leg for four leg byes.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, No run.Bowls this really full and in line with the stumps. Nasum Ahmed digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, Wide!WIDE! Matheesha Pathirana bangs this in short and going down leg. Nasum Ahmed swings blindly and does not connect. The umpire calls this wide for height.

Shoriful Islam is the new man in.

Maheesh Theekshana to Taskin Ahmed, OUT! lbw b Maheesh Theekshana.OUT! PLUMB! Bangladesh are absolutely crumbling here and Maheesh Theekshana has his second wicket of the over! He goes around the wicket and bowls this full pitching outside off and angling into the stumps. Taskin Ahmed looks to heave this away into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the back pad. Maheesh Theekshana appeals and the umpire raises his finger again. Taskin Ahmed goes for the review and UltraEdge confirms there is no bat. Ball Tracking has three reds and Bangladesh have not only lost their eighth wicket but also their last review.

Maheesh Theekshana to Taskin Ahmed, No run.A tad bit short and at the stumps. Taskin Ahmed blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Full and outside the off pole. Nasum Ahmed hits this aerially and straight into the hands of the long off fielder. Free-hit so the batter survives and they take a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, No ball!NO BALL! Maheesh Theekshana oversteps and it is the second no ball in the over! This is bowled short and on a leg-stump line. Nasum Ahmed pushes this back towards the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run.At the stumps once again on a fullish length. Taskin Ahmed punches this down to long off to get off the mark with one.

Taskin Ahmed is the new man in for Bangladesh.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, OUT! lbw b Maheesh Theekshana.OUT! LBW! Maheesh Theekshana has the last laugh as Bangladesh will feel like their last hope is making his way back to the shed! A straighter delivery bowled full and it skids on after pitching. Towhid Hridoy closes the face of his bat early and misses the ball. The ball goes onto hit the pads and Maheesh Theekshana starts celebrating while appealing. The umpire raises his finger and Towhid Hridoy has no option but to go for a review here. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. The onfield decision stands and Bangladesh lose their seventh wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, Six!SIX! Towhid Hridoy makes the most of the Free-hit as he smacks this back past the bowler! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Towhid Hridoy uses his bottom hand and thumps this over the straight boundary for six runs.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, No ball!NO BALL! Maheesh Theekshana bowls a high full toss going down leg. The umpire first indicates wide and the leg umpire says that it is above waist high so a no ball is called. Free-hit coming up...

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Goes really full and outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy digs this out towards long on to take one and keep strike.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! Towhid Hridoy has used the pace of the bowler beautifully here! This is bowled short and outside the off pole. Towhid Hridoy cuts this late towards deep backward point for four runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Bangs this in short and wide outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy looks to throw his bat at this one but does not connect.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs.A low full toss at the pads. Towhid Hridoy clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Full once again and outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy thumps this towards cover and its seems to fall just short of the cover fielder.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Matheesha Pathirana bowls this full and outside the off pole. Towhid Hridoy mishits this towards the fielder at mid on.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Slightly short and outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy punches this towards long on and takes a run to keep strike. Bangladesh need 75 runs in 48 deliveries now.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run.Loops this into the pads on a fuller length. Nasum Ahmed pushes this back towards the bowler who misfields and the batters steal a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, No run.Tosses this full and on an off-stump line. Nasum Ahmed defends this towards the fielder at cover.

Nasum Ahmed is the new batter in.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shamim Hossain, OUT! lbw b Maheesh Theekshana.OUT! PLUMB! Maheesh Theekshana has not been in the best of form in this game but still manages to claim a wicket at a crucial juncture in this match! This is bowled full and on a leg-stump line. Shamim Hossain looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. The Sri Lankan players are up in appeal instantly and the umpire does not hesitate in raising his finger. Shamim Hossain decides to go upstairs for the review and UltraEdge confirms there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking has three reds and the onfield decision stands. Shamim Hossain has to make the long walk back to the shed and Bangladesh are now six wickets down. Sri Lanka will now be looking to wrap up the tail at the earliest.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shamim Hossain, No run.Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Shamim Hossain clips this towards mid-wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Maheesh Theekshana bowls a low full toss at the stumps. Towhid Hridoy knocks this down to long on for a run.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Floats this one wider outside off on a fuller length. Towhid Hridoy strokes this towards deep point for a single to keep strike.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Flights this full and just outside the off pole. Towhid Hridoy blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Towhid Hridoy flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Towhid Hridoy dabs this into the leg side towards mid-wicket.

Dunith Wellalage to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Tosses this full and on and off-stump line. Shamim Hossain eases this down to long on for another run.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Dunith Wellalage bowls this slightly short and outside off. Towhid Hridoy knocks this towards deep cover-point for one.

That brings an end to Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka can now have an extra fielder outside the 30-yard circle for the last ten overs.

Dasun Shanaka to Shamim Hossain, No run.Pitched up outside the off stump. Shamim Hossain tried to play the cover drive but gets an inside edge straight to point.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short at the batter again. Towhid Hridoy pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Short ball outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy plays the upper cut to the left of third man and the batters run a couple.

Dasun Shanaka to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Just short again at the stumps. Shamim Hossain pushes the ball towards mid off and runs a quick single. The fielder picks up the ball and hits the stumps at the bowler's end but Shamim Hossain holds his ground in time.

Dasun Shanaka to Shamim Hossain, No run.Short and wide. Shamim Hossain cuts it hard but straight to the man at point.

Dasun Shanaka to Shamim Hossain, No run.Just short at the batter. Shamim Hossain blocks it off from the crease back to the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! Pitched up just outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy looks to defend the ball off the front foot and gets an outside edge to find the third man boundary for his team. Lucky!

Maheesh Theekshana to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Just short outside the off stump. Shamim Hossain gets a thick outside edge to pick up a single from short third man.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short at the off stump this time. Towhid Hridoy pushes it to sweepers for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Short again at the stumps. Towhid Hridoy flicks it away between deep mid wicket and eep square leg and the batters run a couple.

Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! Short again at the stump. Towhid Hridoy pulls it off the front foot to find the deep square leg boundary. What a shot!

Maheesh Theekshana to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.short at the stumps. Shamim Hossain flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Just short outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy looks to push the ball towards covers but gets an inside edge through to the wicket keeper on the bounce.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Just short at the stumps. Towhid Hridoy pulls it but straight to mid wicket.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! On the pads from the length. Towhid Hridoy flicks it down to the fine leg boundary and picks up 4 to bring up his 50.

Dasun Shanaka to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Full toss at the pads. Shamim Hossain flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Shamim Hossain is the new batter at the crease.

Dasun Shanaka to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUT! c Kasun Rajitha b Dasun Shanaka.OUT! CAUGHT! Dasun Shanaka gets his third wicket of this game. He hits the length hard again just outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim steps down and plays the uppish drive straight down the throat of Kasun Rajitha at mid off. Sri Lanka get the wicket they were looking for and Bangladesh have lost half their side.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Pitches the ball up outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy steps down and slams the ball to covers who misfields the ball for a single.

Dunith Wellalage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Short again just outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim plays it straight to covers from the crease.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short and wide, cut away to sweepers for a single.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Just short at the off stump gripping and turning away from the right hander. Towhid Hridoy looking to cut, misses the ball.

Dunith Wellalage to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Just short at the stumps. Towhid Hridoy goes back and plays the back foot defence.

Dunith Wellalage to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Just short at the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single.

Dunith Wellalage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Short and wide. Mushfiqur Rahim looks to make room and cut it but misses the ball in the process.

Dasun Shanaka to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Pitches it a little up outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim plays it to third man for a single.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run.Just short at the pads. Towhid Hridoy flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Bowls at the good length again just on the top of the middle stump. Towhid Hridoy pushes the ball straight to mid on.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Bowls the good length again at the top of the off stump. Towhid Hridoy plays the front foot defence.

Dasun Shanaka to Towhid Hridoy, No run.Hits the length hard at the off stump line. Towhid Hridoy blocks it off from the crease.

Dasun Shanaka to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Bowls just short outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim plays it late towards third man for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Off cutter from the length on the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim tucks it down to square leg for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Very good bouncer just on top of the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim lets it go through.

Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, 3 runs.Pitched up outside the off stump. Towhid Hridoy plays the cover drive to the left of covers and the batters run 3 till the time the fielder at sweepers picks up the ball.