The fifth match of the T20 Asia Cup took place between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka struck and took a wicket in the 2.5th over. Bangladesh made 55/1 in 6 Overs. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan bowled out on 24. Bangladesh’s superb innings came to an end. The men in green were able to post a challenging 183/7 in their 20 Overs against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka needed to score 184 to make it to the Super Four stage tonight.
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman opened the attack for Bangladesh. Sri Lanka started off well as they scored 44/0 in 5 Overs. Bangladesh’s Ebadot Hossain ended the final over of the Powerplay with his second wicket. Charith Asalanka walked after scoring just one. Kusal Mendis brings up his half-century off 32 deliveries. Sri Lanka stood at 158/7 in 17.5 Overs. In the last over, 8 runs were needed from 6 balls. Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets and with that, they qualified for Super 4.
MATCH NOTES/SUMMARY:
Match: Match 5
STADIUM: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
TOSS: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh
PLAYING XI:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
Bangladesh: Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain
BRIEF SCORECARD:
Bangladesh: 183/7 (20 overs)
Sri Lanka: 184/8 (19.2 overs)
Player Of The Match: Kusal Mendis – 60*(37) – 2 catches – (Sri Lanka)
RESULT: Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
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