Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2016 Asia Cup Twenty20: Hosts Outclass Defending Champions to Register Stunning Win
Bangladesh have produced a stunning win over defending champions Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive in the 2016 Asia Cup Twenty20 match. After registering a competitive 147/7, hosts' bowlers restricted Lanka to 124/8, thus giving them a 23-run win. Catch all the updates from Mirpur.
Bangladesh produced one of their best performances of the Asia Cup as they registered a stunning 23-run win over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Twenty20. After Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and elected bat first, Sabbir Rahman led the charge for hosts with a counter-attacking 80 off 54 balls. He was well supported by Shakib Al Hasan as the duo added 82 runs for fourth wicket. Sri Lanka in reply got off to a poor start and succumbed under pressure. Dinesh Chandimal was the top-scorer for Sri Lanka with 37, while Al-Amin Hossain was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with 3/34. Catch all the highlights: (SCORECARD | POINTS TABLE | NEWS | PHOTOS)
22:31 IST: Bangladesh have pulled off a stunning 23-run win over Sri Lanka. After putting on are 147/7, the hosts restricted the defending champions to 123/8. The win also ensures that the hosts stay alive in the Asia Cup.
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22:15 IST: Bangladesh are keeping the pressure and the defending champions will look to Chamara Kapugadera to see them over the line. Sri Lanka are 111/6 after 17 overs. Need 37 off 12 balls
22:05 IST: Bangladesh are well and truly on top as wickets at regular intervals has put tremendous pressure on Sri Lanka. Milinda Siriwardene has succumbed under pressure as he was holed out in the deep for just 3 off Mashrafe Mortaza. Sri Lanka are 102/5 after 17 overs.
21:42 IST: Mahmudullah Riyadh and Shakib strikes has helped Bangladesh fight back in the match. Mahmudullah removed Chandimal, who hit a reverse-sweep straight to deep point for 37. Then Shakib then had Jayasuriya stumped to bring life to the game. Sri Lanka are 79/3 after 12 overs.
21:27 IST: Dinesh Chandimal and Shehan Jayasuriya have steadied the ship for Sri Lanka with a 40-runs stand. The defending champions lost Tillakaratne Dilshan early. But the duo have played sensible cricket to keep Sri Lanka in the game. Sri Lanka are 60/1 after 9 overs.
21:00 IST: WICKET!!! Shakib Al Hasan strikes the first blow as he removes dangerous Tillakaratne Dilshan for 12. Shakib, however, will have to thank Soumya Sarkar who covered lot of ground to take a stunning catch to remove the Sri Lankan opener at mid-off. Sri Lanka are 26/1 after 4 overs.
20:30 IST: Riding hight on the blitz from Sabbir Rahman has helped Bangladesh post a competitive 147-7 after winning the toss and electing to bat first. However, they were reeling at 3/26 at one stage before a brilliant 82 runs stand with Shakib al Hasan helped the hosts fight back and post a competitive total. For Sri Lanka, Dushmanta Chameera was the pick of the bowlers with 3/30 from his four overs. Bangladesh are 147/7 after 20 overs.ÂÂ
20:08 IST: Sabbir Rahman's brilliant innings was cut short by Dushmanta Chameera. Rahman who smashed a brilliant 80 off just 54 balls was caught at midwicket by Shehan Jayasuriya. Bangladesh are 108/4 after 16 overs.ÂÂ
19:49 IST: Sabbir Rahman smashes a brilliant half-century off just 38 balls. Rahman took on Shehan Jayasuriya and hit him out of the park to reach the land mark. The attacking batsman, then smashed consecutive boundaries to bring smile to Bangladesh fans. Bangladesh are 84/3 after 13 overs.ÂÂ
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19:38 IST: Sabbir Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan have steadied the ship after they were jolted early in their innings. Rahman, especially, have been attacking best with hitting bowlers to all corners of the park. Shakib has looked comfortable against the spin of Rangana Herath. Bangladesh are 57/3 after 10 overs.ÂÂ
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19:18 IST: Sabbir Rahman has started off well for Bangladesh with his counter-punching game against Sri Lanka. Rahman hit three boundaries and a six off Nuwan Kulasekara to help the hosts fight back after early jolts. Bangladesh are 24/2 after 4 overs.ÂÂ
19:01 IST: Wicket!!! Angelo Mathews strikes off the second ball of the innings as he traps Mohammad Mithun for a duck. The ball jagged back in catching the Bangladeshi opener in his crease -- a loud shout from Mathews and umpire raises the finger in affirmation. Bangladesh are 1/1 after 1 over. ÂÂ
18:30 IST: Bangladesh win toss! The hosts have won the toss and have elected to bat first against Sri Lanka. The big news Lasith Malinga will sit this one out and he will be replaced by Thisara Perera for the game.ÂÂ
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It will be a battle between the pace attacks of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as the two teams square off in a crucial round-robin league match of the Asia Cup Twenty20 at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur today.
For Bangladesh, a victory is a must as they have already played two matches winning one and losing against India in the opener. Both the teams beat minnows United Arab Emirates in their opening games. Sri Lanka did not need much effort even though the margin of their victory was 14 runs while Bangladesh were more convincing in their 51-run win.
The matches in Mirpur have been low-scoring affairs so far and the batsmen's patience and technique will once again be tested on a pitch which has supported the pacers more. (Malinga Hints At Retirement)
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Malinga a doubtful starter
Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga is suffering from a knee injury which continues to trouble him despite the long break. A final call on his availability will be made before the start of the match. It will be a big blow to Lanka if Malinga is sidelined for this crunch game. He was Lanka's key to success against the UAE.
All eyes on Mustafizur
Mustafizur Rahman had an off day against India, but against UAE, he showed why he is rated so highly as he was on the verge of a hat-trick. Even UAE captain Amjad Javed conceded that it was not easy to read Mustafizur's slow off-cutters. There will be supporting cast from both sides. Mustafizur will be aided by Al Amin, Taskin Ahmed and skipper Mashrafe Mortaza. Malinga will have support from the experienced Nuwan Kulasekara, left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and young Dushmantha Chameera.
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# Sri Lanka lead Bangladesh 4-0 in head-to-head encounters.
# Shakib Al Hasan is 87 shy of completing 1,000 runs in Twenty20 internationals.