Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I – In a thrilling encounter at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh emerged victorious in the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka, showcasing a dominant performance with both bat and ball.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Posted A Competitive Total Of 165/5 .
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 165/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Opening batsman Avishka Fernando fell early to Taskin Ahmed’s delivery, managing to score only 0 runs. However, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis steadied the innings with aggressive strokes, contributing 36 and 37 runs respectively.
Their partnership provided the platform for Sri Lanka to build a challenging total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten knock of 20 off 18 deliveries propelled Sri Lanka to a respectable total. Taskin Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar, and Mustafizur Rahman each picked up a wicket for Bangladesh, while Mahedi Hasan and Soumya Sarkar also made valuable contributions with the ball.
Bangladesh Chased Down The Total With Ease .
In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, reaching 170/2 in just 18.1 overs. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar laid a solid foundation with their contributions of 36 and 26 runs respectively. They showcased aggressive batting, taking advantage of loose deliveries and putting pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
However, it was Najmul Hossain Shanto’s unbeaten knock of 53 runs off 38 deliveries that steered Bangladesh to victory. Shanto displayed excellent timing and placement, rotating the strike effectively and punishing the loose balls with boundaries. Towhid Hridoy provided valuable support with an unbeaten 32 runs off 25 balls, ensuring Bangladesh crossed the finish line comfortably.
Matheesha Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, claiming two wickets for 28 runs in his 3.4 overs. Despite efforts from the Sri Lankan bowlers, Bangladesh’s batting prowess proved too strong to overcome. The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the Bangladeshi batsmen, failing to build pressure and take wickets at crucial moments.
Najmul Hossain Shanto was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning performance with the bat. Shanto’s innings was crucial in guiding Bangladesh to victory and giving them a 2-0 lead in the series against Sri Lanka.
With this victory, Bangladesh takes a commanding lead in the series against Sri Lanka, further solidifying their dominance in the ongoing tour. The win will boost Bangladesh’s confidence as they aim to maintain their winning momentum and clinch the series with another strong performance in the upcoming matches.
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