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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Match 5 Commentary, Live Updates

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Match Ended   
184/8 (19.2/20)
183/7 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets
That is it from this thriller match! There is one more match left in the group stage. On 2nd September, Pakistan will take on Hong Kong at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build-up. Until then, it is goodbye and cheers!
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 60 of 37 deliveries. He claims that he played his normal game early on and then took the bowlers on. When asked about being dismissed on a no-ball, he mentions that it was good to bat again, he wanted to finish the game and it was his day so he survived. Shares that he has played for Sri Lanka over the last 6 years. He knows his role and is learning every day. Ends by thanking the Lankan support.
Dasun Shanaka the captain of Sri Lanka is up next. Mentions that in the middle period when he was batting with Kusal Mendis the conditions seemed to but tough but they thought the target was achievable. He says that the openers did a really go job that was what they were lacking in the last game. Adds that the upper-order batters did well so they were able to chase down this total. Admits that he has thought of coming up the order but it works well for the team if he comes lower down the order. Admits that people ask why he doesn’t bowl but claims he will do whatever is necessary for the team. Says that when Chamika Karunaratne got run out he thought the game was over but Asitha Fernando played well and it is good to see youngsters doing well as this bodes well for Sri Lanka.
Shakib Al Hasan the skipper of Bangladesh is up for a chat. He says that their death bowling overs cost them the game and it is something they are looking to improve. Says they conceded too many runs in the last two overs but the credit goes to Sri Lanka.  Claims that they wanted to take wickets upfront so that was the reason they had to bowl a spinner in the last over. Mentions that if they look at their last six months they have not been able to be competitive but have done well to put up a fight in the last two games. Admits that it will be a different kind of challenge in Australia for the World Cup and they have a lot of work to do before that. Adds that he feels sorry for the Bangladeshi crowd who have always been behind them but they have disappointed them several times. He hopes to make them smile in future.
Time for the presentation...
Chris Silverwood, the Head Coach of Sri Lanka is up for a chat and he says that the surface was good enough to bat on and a couple of big overs helped them. Adds it was crucial to keep wickets in hand. When asked about the coded signs, shares that there is no rocket science but some are coded suggestions by the coaches for the skipper.
Bangladesh would have been thrilled with their effort with the bat as they put up a healthy total of 183 runs on the board courtesy of cameos from several batters. All five bowlers for Sri Lanka picked up wickets but a few of them were a touch too expensive. They had to chase down a record target in this competition and they put on a fighting performance to get there. This should boost their spirits ahead of the Super 4 games whereas Bangladesh will be packing their bags after a disappointing bowling display.
Bangladesh were unable to take early wickets but took two crucial wickets in the last over of the Powerplay to peg Sri Lanka back slightly. Ebadot Hossain was the one to get the breakthrough and ended up with three wickets in the game. They continued to chip away at the wickets but were not able to maintain control as the part-time spinners were taken to the cleaners. They will be very disappointed with the number of extras they conceded as they were unable to maintain discipline. They were really good in the field though taking almost all the chances that came their way. Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers taking 2 wickets in his 4 overs and conceding just 24 runs. Shakib Al Hasan decided to bowl out his front-line bowlers and left an off-spinner for the end. That ploy backfired and they were unable to defend the total. They lost giving an extra run as they bowled a no-ball to end the innings. That summed up Bangladesh's performance in a crucial game.
Sri Lanka got off to a great start putting up a 45-run opening partnership but two quick wickets lowered their scoring rate. They kept losing wickets thereafter in an endeavor to pick up the scoring rate. Kusal Mendis got a lifeline as he was dismissed on a no ball and went on to notch up a half-century ending his innings on 60 runs of just 37 balls. Even after he was dismissed, Sri Lanka kept up with the scoring rate despite consistently losing wickets. They still had hope as long as their skipper Dasun Shanaka was at the crease. He made 45 runs in 33 balls to take them close but could not take his team over the finish line. It was cameos from Chamika Karunaratne and Asitha Fernando that sealed a convincing victory for the host nation of this tournament.
This has been a thriller and right till the end, there was no way of knowing which way the game will end. It will be Sri Lanka who progress to the next round of games and for Bangladesh, the tournament has come to an end. The Sri Lankan tail-enders held their nerves towards the end and sealed a wonderful victory chasing down the highest total in Asia Cup T20. They win by 2 wickets and with four balls to spare. This has been an absolutely entertaining affair.
End Of The Over 19.3 : 184/8
8 Runs
  • 1 LB 19.1
  • 419.2
  • 3 NB 19.3
A. Fernando
10 (3)
M. Theekshana
0 (2)
M. Hasan
2.2-0-30-1
19.3
nb
Mahedi Hasan To Asitha Fernando
NO BALL! Sri Lanka win the match! Ohhh, man! What a match this was! Flatter and on off. Asitha Fernando goes on his knee and pulls it to long on. The batters take two runs. A huge siren rings which indicate Mahedi Hasan has overstepped. The scores were level but the extra helps Sri Lanka cross the line. The Lankans win by 2 wickets and with four balls to spare.
19.2
4
Mahedi Hasan To Asitha Fernando
FOUR! Asitha Fernando you beauty! This was always going to be hard for Bangladesh as they used all their pace bowlers in the start! Slightly short and outside off. Asitha Fernando slog-sweeps it in the gap to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.1
lb
Mahedi Hasan To Maheesh Theekshana
Leg bye! Follows Maheesh Theekshana on the leg side with a quicker delivery. The batter misses his flick and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.
Bangladesh are slow in overrate and they will have four fielders outside the circle. Another big situation in the game. 8 runs needed in 6 balls. Here is Mahedi Hasan.
End Of The Over 19 : 176/8
17 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 218.2
  • 5 NB 18.3
  • 218.3
  • 1 LB 18.4
  • W 18.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 418.6
A. Fernando
4 (1)
M. Theekshana
0 (1)
E. Hossain
4-0-51-3
18.6
4
Ebadot Hossain To Asitha Fernando
FOUR! The extra delivery costing a boundary. That was on a length, outside off. Asitha Fernando stands still and lifts it over covers for a boundary. This is poor bowling by Ebadot Hossain.  17 runs coming of this over.
18.6
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Asitha Fernando
WIDE!  Way outside off. This was an easy call for the umpire.
Asitha Fernando makes his way out to the middle.
18.5
W
Ebadot Hossain To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Chamika Karunaratne is run out! Massive moment in the game! Suicidal work from Karunaratne! Shouldn't have done that! Length and on off. Maheesh Theekshana drops it to covers. The batters might have already talked about taking a quick single and there was no second thought as both started running across. Now then, Shakib Al Hasan at covers has three stumps to aim and had few seconds. The Bangladeshi skipper hits the bulls eye and sends Karunaratne packing.
18.4
lb
Ebadot Hossain To Chamika Karunaratne
Short, onto the pads. Chamika Karunaratne tries ot flick it towards the fine leg region but didn't connect it to the bat and the ball hits the pad and rolls towards short fine leg fielder.
18.3
2
Ebadot Hossain To Chamika Karunaratne
A length ball, outside off. Karunaratne thumps it straight down the ground. The fielder from long off runs across and takes the catch. His momentum was taking him over the ropes so he lobs the ball away. Just two runs. Good fielding. 14 runs needed in 9 balls.
18.3
nb
Ebadot Hossain To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Much needed! A length ball, outside off. Karunaratne gets inside the line and whacks it over square leg for a boundary. More good news for Sri Lanka as Ebadot Hossain has overstepped and a free hit is coming up.
Mosaddek Hossain seems to be struggling with cramps. Hopefully, it is nothing more than that as he is a crucial player for Bangladesh.
18.2
2
Ebadot Hossain To Chamika Karunaratne
Fuller length, onto the stumps. Chamika Karunaratne flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
2
Ebadot Hossain To Chamika Karunaratne
A full ball, outside off, Karunaratne drives it to sweeper cover and calls for two. The throw comes in and the keeper removes the bails but the replay shows Karunaratne was well in with a dive. Two runs.
End Of The Over 18 : 159/7
9 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
C. Karunaratne
6 (5)
M. Theekshana
0 (0)
M. Hasan
2-0-23-1
17.6
1
Mahedi Hasan To Chamika Karunaratne
Fuller length, onto the off stump. Chamika Karunaratne plays it towards short mid-wicket for a single.
17.5
W
Mahedi Hasan To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dasun Shanaka goes! Is this the match-winning moment for Bangladesh? Tossed up on middle. Shanaka lofts it high but the bat turns in his hand and it goes to long on where Mosaddek Hossain takes it. Bangladesh get the priced wicket of Shanaka. 26 runs needed in 13 balls. Maheesh Theekshana is the new batter at the crease.
17.4
4
Mahedi Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! 'round the wicket this time. Mahedi Hasan bowls a low full toss delivery, outside off. Dasun Shanaka drives it through to the covers into the gap for a boundary.
17.3
1
Mahedi Hasan To Chamika Karunaratne
Tossed up, outside off, in the slot but Karunaratne hits it straight to long off for one.
17.2
2
Mahedi Hasan To Chamika Karunaratne
Round arm delivery. Fuller length, onto the middle and leg. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it towards the mid-wicket region for a couple.
17.1
1
Mahedi Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Hasan to bowl this over and Sri Lanka will look to target it! Short and outside off, cut to point for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 150/6
9 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 416.2
  • 1 LB 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
D. Shanaka
40 (30)
C. Karunaratne
2 (2)
M. Rahman
4-0-32-1
16.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka pushes it towards the deep cover fielder for a single.
16.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
On a length and outside off. Shanaka cuts it hard but straight to point.
16.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Chamika Karunaratne
Short, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne pulls it towards the square leg region for a single.
16.3
lb
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Leg bye! Rahman comes around the wicket and angles it on the pads. Shanaka misses his flick and it rolls off the pads to square leg for a single.
16.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Slower delivery, outside off. Dasun Shanaka goes hard at the ball but gets an outside edge and the ball runs towards the third man region for a boundary.
16.1
2
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Two more! Sri Lanka need boundaries! Short ball on off, Shanaka pulls it to long on. Shanaka runs hard and takes two.
End Of The Over 16 : 141/6
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
D. Shanaka
33 (25)
C. Karunaratne
1 (1)
T. Ahmed
4-0-24-2
15.6
1
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
Slower delivery, outside off. Dasun Shanaka drags it towards the deep mid-wicket for a single. Just 4 runs coming of this over.
15.5
0
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
A yorker, wide of off. Shanaka tries to dig it out but misses.
15.4
1
Taskin Ahmed To Chamika Karunaratne
Fuller length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne guides it through third man for a single.
Chamika Karunaratne strides out to the crease.
15.3
W
Taskin Ahmed To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! This is on a length and outside off. Hasaranga tries to play the lofted shot over covers but doesn't hit it well. He finds Mahedi Hasan at deep cover who takes it running to his left. Sri Lanka need 45 runs in 27 balls.
15.2
1
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
Slower ball, outside off. Dasun Shanaka plays it towards the point fielder for a quick single.
15.1
1
Taskin Ahmed To Wanindu Hasaranga
Taskin Ahmed bowls this at 143 clicks and serves this full in line with the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga knocks the ball back towards the bowler who can not hold onto it. They take a single on the misfield.
End Of The Over 15 : 137/5
9 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 114.2
  • W 14.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 414.6
D. Shanaka
31 (22)
W. Hasaranga
1 (1)
M. Rahman
3-0-24-1
14.6
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Dasun Shanaka founds the gap. That was touch short, outside off. Dasun Shanaka just opens the bat face in the last minute and it went through to short third man for a boundary.
14.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Wanindu Hasaranga
Mustafizur Rahman bowls a slower delivery short in length and outside the off pole. Wanindu Hasaranga pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Short ball, low on pace just 121 clicks. Dasun Shanaka pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga walks out.
14.3
W
Mustafizur Rahman To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kusal Mendis' charmed inning has finally come to an end! Taskin Ahmed pulls off another wonderful catch! Mustafizur Rahman bangs one in short once again and gives width outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis looks to guide this over the third man fielder but does not get enough bat on it. Taskin Ahmed comes running in from the deep and dived forward to take a wonderful catch with both hands. Bangladesh have taken a crucial wicket here.
14.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Short, onto the stumps. Dasun Shanaka pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.1
2
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Mustafizur Rahman bowls this a touch short and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka has room to free his arms and lifts the ball towards deep point for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 14 : 128/4
11 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 613.6
K. Mendis
60 (36)
D. Shanaka
23 (18)
M. Hasan
1-0-11-0
13.6
6
Mehidy Hasan To Kusal Mendis
SIX! You beauty! This was full, right onto the middle stump. Kusal Mendis lofts it over the bowlers head for a maximum and the momentum is shifting towards Sri Lanka.
13.5
1
Mehidy Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Delivers this one quick and going down leg, Dasun Shanaka flicks this towards backward square leg and rotates the strike with a run.
13.4
1
Mehidy Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Outside edge. Just falling short of Shakib Al Hasan at covers. This was full onto the leg stump. Kusal Mendis tries to go big towards the mid-wicket but gets an outside edge and they run for a single.
13.3
1
Mehidy Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Mehidy Hasan fires this one full and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka uses his wrists and works the ball to long on for a run.
13.2
1
Mehidy Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Fuller length, onto the leg stump. Kusal Mendis plays it towards the deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
1
Mehidy Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Mehidy Hasan bowls this full and wide outside the off stump, Dasun Shanaka steps across the stumps and sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 117/4
22 Runs
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 612.1
  • 612.2
  • 2 WD 12.3
  • 1 NB 12.3
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
D. Shanaka
20 (15)
K. Mendis
52 (33)
E. Hossain
3-0-35-3
12.6
1
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
This was full, outside off. Dasun Shanaka pushes it towards the cover region for a single. 22 runs coming of this over this can be a game changing over for Sri Lanka.
12.5
2
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
This is full and angling into the pads, Dasun Shanaka clips the ball past short fine leg and takes a couple of runs.
12.4
1
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
On a good length, onto the leg stump. Kusal Mendis guides it towards the fine leg region for a single.
12.3
2
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis goes for the pull and the ball goes high into the air towards deep square leg. The fielder does not hold on to this but would not have mattered as it is a Free hit. They take two runs in the meantime. Also, that brings up fifty for Mendis. He got a lifeline and has made the most of it. Can he take his team over the line?
12.3
nb
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
NO BALL! This has been called no ball for an extra short ball in the over. This is well over the head of the batter and the umpire initially indicates wide. It will be a Free Hit for Sri Lanka.
12.3
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Ebadot Hossain strays down leg side once more and on a shorter length. Mushfiqur Rahim can not hold onto the ball behind the wicket and they get an extra wide run.
12.2
6
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! Back to back Six! This is brilliant batting by Dasun Shanaka. That was short, outside off. Dasun Shanaka was quick to pull that one behind square leg for a maximum.
12.1
6
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! BANG! Is this going to be a Dasun Shanaka show? Ebadot Hossain bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Dasun Shanaka gets his front foot out of the way and thumps the ball over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
12.1
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
WIDE! Ebadot Hossain begins with a short delivery angling down leg. There is a stifled appeal but is called wide by the umpire.
End Of The Over 12 : 95/4
7 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
D. Shanaka
5 (11)
K. Mendis
49 (30)
Shakib
4-0-31-0
11.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka works it towards the cover for a quick single.
11.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Flights this one full and outside off, Kusal Mendis strokes this to cover and takes a single as the fielder is right at the edge of the circle.
11.4
2
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Fuller length, onto the middle and leg stump. Kusal Mendis times it well towards the mid wicket region and a good stop in the deep by the fielder saves a certain boundary.
11.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Shakib Al Hasan bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Dasun Shanaka cuts this to deep cover-point for a run.
11.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Fuller, outside off. Kusal Mendis knocks it towards the cover for a single.
11.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Shakib Al Hasan bowls this full and wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka strokes this to the left of extra cover for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 88/4
8 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 LB 10.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
D. Shanaka
2 (8)
K. Mendis
45 (27)
T. Ahmed
3-0-20-1
10.6
1
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
Short, outside off. Dasun Shanaka cuts it towards the deep point for a single.
10.5
1
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
This is on a good length and just outside off, Kusal Mendis taps this towards mid on and takes a quick single.
10.4
lb
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
That was nasty! Short ball. Dasun Shanaka get's this hit on the helmet and the ball rolls towards the square leg region for a single. Umpires immediately calls for the physio.
10.3
0
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
Another life for Kusal Mendis! Taskin Ahmed bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Dasun Shanaka tucks this towards mid-wicket. Kusal Mendis looks to get back on strike but the ball is hit straight towards the fielder who collects the ball and takes a shy at the non-striker's end. He would have been a goner if that had hit the stumps.
10.2
1
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
Short, outside off. Kusal Mendis guides it towards the deep point for a single.
10.1
4
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Great way to start proceedings after the break for Sri Lanka! Taskin Ahmed bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Kusal Mendis hits the ball with a straight bat and lifts it over the bowler's head for four runs.
DRINKS! Bangladesh have done well so far! They have grabbed 4 wickets and have their nosed slightly ahead in the game. But we cannot count Sri Lanka out of this one. Dasun Shanaka and the well-set, Kusal Mendis will be aiming to put on a good stand. The required run rate is around 10 and they will need to up the ante sooner rather than later.
End Of The Over 10 : 80/4
3 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
K. Mendis
39 (24)
D. Shanaka
1 (5)
Shakib
3-0-24-0
9.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
A single to end the over as this is hit to long on. Sri Lanka need 104 runs in 60 balls.
9.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Serves it short and outside off. Dasun works it to sweeper cover for a single.
9.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Shorter and outside off. Dasun Shanaka cuts it to covers.
9.3
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up on off. Shanaka blocks it on the front foot.
9.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Around off, pushed to covers.
9.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Flatter ball, outside off, it is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 77/4
6 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • W 8.5
  • 08.6
D. Shanaka
0 (1)
K. Mendis
37 (22)
T. Ahmed
2-0-13-1
8.6
0
Taskin Ahmed To Dasun Shanaka
Outside off, guided to point.
The skipper of Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka is the new batter out in the middle.
8.5
W
Taskin Ahmed To Bhanuka Rajapaksa OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust and this is a very big wicket! Taskin Ahmed enjoys this wicket as he spreads his arm in the air. Another short ball which results in a wicket. This is around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa tries to ramp it over. The idea was right but not the execution. He finds Mohammad Naim, the substitute fielder at third man. 107 runs needed in 67 balls.
8.4
0
Taskin Ahmed To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
A slower ball, full and outside off. Rajapaksa looks to drive but misses.
8.3
1
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
This is full and on off, eased to mid on for a single.
8.2
4
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! A length ball, outside off. Mendis stays back and punches it through point for a boundary.
8.1
1
Taskin Ahmed To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
On the pads, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 71/3
9 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • W 7.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 17.5
  • 1 WD 7.6
  • 17.6
B. Rajapaksa
1 (1)
K. Mendis
32 (20)
E. Hossain
2-0-13-3
7.6
1
Ebadot Hossain To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
This one is full as well but outside off stump, Bhanuka Rajapaksa decides to leave it late but gets a bottom edge towards point and takes a single.
7.6
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
WIDE! Ebadot Hossain bowls this full at 145 clicks but strays down leg side. The umpire calls this one wide as well.
7.5
1
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
This one is bowled back of a length and in line with stumps, Kusal Mendis works this to deep square leg for a single.
7.5
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Ebadot Hossain bangs this in short and angling down leg. Kusal Mendis goes for the pull but misses. Mushfiqur Rahim makes a huge appeal but the umpire indicates that it is wide. They do not review this. The replay shows there was some spike on it.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa has made his way out to the middle and Sri Lanka will be hoping he plays a vital knock here.
7.4
W
Ebadot Hossain To Danushka Gunathilaka OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Ebadot Hossain strikes again! What a debut this is from him! Short ball on middle, Hossain rolls his finger on it. Danushka Gunathilaka still goes through his pull shot and mistimes it to fine leg. Taskin Ahmed has work to do as he runs forward and dives and plucks right in front of him. A sharp catch from Ahmed!
7.3
0
Ebadot Hossain To Danushka Gunathilaka
Short again, this time on middle. Gunathilaka is cramped up as he tries to play at it.
7.2
4
Ebadot Hossain To Danushka Gunathilaka
FOUR! This is short and down the leg side. Gunathilaka just gets a bit of bat on it and helps it away to fine leg for a boundary.
7.1
1
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
On middle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 62/2
14 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 16.2
  • 26.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 1 NB 6.6
  • 16.6
K. Mendis
30 (18)
D. Gunathilaka
7 (3)
M. Hasan
1-0-14-0
6.6
1
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Mendis
A flatter ball, outside off. Mendis slaps it aerially and to long of for one.
6.6
nb
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Mendis
OHHH, DEAR! A NO BALL FROM HASAN! Kusal Mendis gets a lifeline! Hasan serves a full ball, floated outside off, it spins a bit back in. Mendis looks to slog-sweep but gets a thin outside edge to the keeper who makes no mistake. Kusal Mendis is just told to hang on as the third umpire checks the front foot of Hasan and it turns out Hasan has overstepped! A free hit coming up. Will this prove costly?
6.5
1
Mahedi Hasan To Danushka Gunathilaka
This one drifts back in, outside off. Gunathilaka punches t to mid off where the fielder misfields and allows a single.
6.4
4
Mahedi Hasan To Danushka Gunathilaka
FOUR! Gunathilaka playing with intent! Shorter and too much width for Gunathilaka to cut it through point for four.
6.3
2
Mahedi Hasan To Danushka Gunathilaka
Tossed up, outside off, pushed to deep cover and Gunathilaka makes the second with a dive. The replay confirms he is well in.
6.2
1
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Flatter ball, outside off, dragged to mid-wicket for a single.
6.1
4
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! 50 up! A length ball, outside off. Mendis pulls it away to deep square leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 6 : 48/2
4 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • W 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 2 WD 5.6
  • W 5.6
C. Asalanka
1 (3)
K. Mendis
24 (14)
E. Hossain
1-0-4-2
5.6
W
Ebadot Hossain To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! c Mahmudullah b Ebadot Hossain.
Danushka Gunathilaka makes his way out to the crease. Mahedi Hasan has been brought into the attack.
5.6
wd
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
Two wides! A length ball, going way down the leg side. Mendis misses his pull. The keeper does well to get a hand on it. A single is taken.
5.5
1
Ebadot Hossain To Charith Asalanka
This is full and on the pads, it is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.4
0
Ebadot Hossain To Charith Asalanka
Shorter and around off. Asalanka looks to pull but mistimes it back to the bowler.
Charith Asalanka is the new batter out in the middle.
5.3
W
Ebadot Hossain To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! GONE! Bangladesh break the opening stand! It gets too big on Nissanka! This is short and well-directed on middle. Nissanka pulls it but gets a top edge to mid-wicket where Mustafizur Rahman takes a dolly. Sri Lanka need 139 runs in 87 balls.
5.2
0
Ebadot Hossain To Pathum Nissanka
Anticipates Nissanka will go across and serves it wide of off. Left alone.
5.1
1
Ebadot Hossain To Kusal Mendis
On a length and around off. Mendis looks to drive but gets an inside edge to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 44/0
18 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 64.3
  • 64.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
K. Mendis
23 (13)
P. Nissanka
20 (17)
Shakib
2-0-21-0
4.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
This one is bowled short and outside off, much quicker through the air. Kusal Mendis cuts this to deep backward point and takes a run to keep strike.
4.5
4
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Things getting worse for Shakib Al Hasan! Does not seem like a good idea to bowl two overs in the Powerplay. Shakib Al Hasan bowls this quicker but is still full and outside off, Kusal Mendis goes to play this fine and gets a top edge towards the deep sqaure leg fence for four runs.
4.4
6
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
SIX! Back-to-back maximums! Shakib Al Hasan continues to bowl full and outside off, Kusal Mendis gets on his knee once again lifts it over the long on fence this time for six mroe runs. Kusal Mendis is looking good here.
4.3
6
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
SIX! This has been sent into the stands! Shakib Al Hasan flights this one full and in line with the stumps, Kusal Mendis gets on one knee and slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for a huge hit. Kusal Mendis is getting a move on now.
4.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Pathum Nissanka
Fires this one full and angling into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka clips the ball to mid-wicket and takes a run.
4.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Pathum Nissanka
Shakib Al Hasan flights this one full and outside off, Pathum Nissanka swings across the line but misses.
End Of The Over 4 : 26/0
13 Runs
  • 63.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
P. Nissanka
19 (15)
K. Mendis
6 (9)
M. Rahman
2-0-15-0
3.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls a slower delivery to end the over. This is on a good length and straight. Pathum Nissanka works this to deep square leg fro a single. 13 runs have come from this over.
3.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Mustafizur Rahman goes full once again and outside off, Pathum Nissanka strokes this straight to mid off.
3.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! This has been put away well! A lot of runs have come in the fine leg region in this game. Mustafizur Rahman bowls this on a good length and strays down leg. Pathum Nissanka lifts this over short fine leg and collects four runs.
3.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Kusal Mendis
This is bowled full and outside off, Kusal Mendis thumps this towards extra cover and takes a quick single.
3.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Mustafizur Rahman pulls his length back but continues to bowl it in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka clips the ball through mid-wicket for a run.
3.1
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! That has been dispatched! Mustafizur Rahman bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka lofts this towards the cow corner fence for a maximum! This should get Sri Lanka going.
End Of The Over 3 : 13/0
4 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 1 LB 2.6
P. Nissanka
7 (10)
K. Mendis
5 (8)
Shakib
1-0-3-0
2.6
lb
Shakib Al Hasan To Pathum Nissanka
Angles this one into the pads on a fuller length. Hits the pads and rolls to short fine leg for a leg bye.
2.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this quicker onto the pads, Kusal Mendis tucks this to deep backward square leg for a single.
2.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Flighted full and outside off, Kusal Mendis strokes this towards mid on.
2.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Pathum Nissanka
Shakib Al Hasan goes full and angles this intoo the pads, Pathum Nissanka lips this through mid-wicket for a run.
2.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
A touch short and outside the off pole. Kusal Mendis uses his wrists and flicks the ball wide of mid on for a single.
2.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Kusal Mendis
Shakib Al Hasan bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Kusal Mendis blocks this back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
7 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
K. Mendis
3 (4)
P. Nissanka
6 (8)
T. Ahmed
1-0-7-0
1.6
1
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
DROPPED! A chance goes begging for Bangladesh! Taskin Ahmed bowls this short and outside off, Kusal Mendis slashes at this and gets a thick outside edge. Mushfiqur Rahim dives to his right and gets his gloves to it but does not hold on. The ball pops out of his hands and falls onto the floor. They take a single in the process.
1.5
1
Taskin Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
This one is bowled back of a length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka guides this to third man and takes an easy single.
1.4
4
Taskin Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Sri Lanka get their first boundary! Taskin Ahmed bowls this full and angling down leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks this towards fine leg for a four runs. That should release some pressure.
1.3
0
Taskin Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
Taskin Ahmed bangs this in short and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka goes for the pull shot but is early into the shot. Hits his shoulder and rolls towards point.
1.2
1
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this on a good length but angles it into the pads, Kusal Mendis clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
1.1
0
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
Taskin Ahmed begins with a short delivery outside off, Kusal Mendis slashes this straight to extra cover.
Who will bowl from the other end? It is Taskin Ahmed.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
P. Nissanka
1 (5)
K. Mendis
1 (1)
M. Rahman
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
This is a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka blocks this back towards the bowler. Just two runs of the first over.
0.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Mustafizur Rahman serves this on a good length and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka swings across the line and gets an inside edge to the short fine leg fielder.
0.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Kusal Mendis
Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards deep backward point and gets off the mark as well with a run.
0.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
This is wider outside the off pole and on a good length, Pathum Nissanka guides the ball to deep backward point and gets off the mark with a single.
0.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
This is on a good length as well and outside off, Pathum Nissanka knocks this towards point.
0.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Mustafizur Rahman begins with a good length delivery swinging into the pads. Pathum Nissanka misses his flick and there is a huge appeal. Clearly going down leg.
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 183/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 159/7: Mahedi Hasan lbw b Chamika Karunaratne 1(2)
  • Referral 2 (18.1 ovs): Mahedi Hasan against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, BAN: 1)
  • Bangladesh 150/6 in 17.1 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between A Hossain (27) and Mahmudullah (24)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 85/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (6.2 ovs): SL against Mehidy Miraz (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, BAN: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 55/1
  • Bangladesh 50/1 in 5.3 overs
  • Asitha Fernando makes his T20I debut for Sri Lanka
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 17.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 32 balls between K Mendis (23) and D Shanaka (23)
  • K Mendis 7th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 102/4 in 12.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 80/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 52/2 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 48/2
  • K Mendis dropped on 2 by M Rahim in 1.6 overs
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Mohammad Rizwan PAK 281 56.20
Virat Kohli IND 276 92.00
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