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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Match Summary

BAN vs SL, 2018 - T20 Summary

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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1st T20I, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur , Feb 15, 2018
Bangladesh Bangladesh
193/5 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
194/4 (16.4/20)
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
BAN 193/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/716-mushfiqur-rahim-playerprofile>Mushfiqur Rahim</a>
Mushfiqur Rahim
66 (44)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 150SR
<a href=/cricket/players/106838-soumya-sarkar-playerprofile>Soumya Sarkar</a>
Soumya Sarkar
51 (32)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 159.37SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jeevan Mendis
ECON 7
3
OVERS
21/2
R/W
Bowler
Danushka Gunathilaka
ECON 8
2
OVERS
16/1
R/W
SL 194/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
53 (27)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 196.29SR
<a href=/cricket/players/59545-madagamagamage-dasun-shanaka-playerprofile>Dasun Shanaka</a>
Dasun Shanaka
42 (24)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 175SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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So, Sri Lanka continue to rise, something which was missing on their part for quite a while. Since the tri-series final, they have been marching in the right direction and on the back of today's performance, they are on the cusp of taking the T20I series as well. Bangladesh had another forgetful outing. Not that they were appalling but Sri Lanka were all over them today despite a good batting show from the hosts. Can they square the series on February 18th in Sylhet? Do join us at 1700 local (1100 GMT) to find out. Until then, Adios! Cheers!
Man of the Match, Kusal Mendis is very happy to get the runs for his side. Thanks the coaching staff for helping him out. Informs he was asked to attack and consume less balls during the chase. The opener spoke in Sinhalese which was translated by Asanka Gurusinha (manager) in English.
Victorious skipper, Dinesh Chandimal starts saying they had no idea that the wicket would be this good to bat on. Admits 194 is a big total and it's tough on any wicket but appreciates his openers who provided them a solid start. Smiles and says it was a good toss to lose. Lauds Shanaka and Perera for finishing it off. Opines they don't want to underestimate Bangladesh and would look to put up a similar show in the next T20I on Sunday.
Bangladesh skipper, Mahmudullah admits they were at least 15-20 runs short which is why they lost the game. Feels his bowlers couldn't execute their lengths and opines on such surfaces, if the length isn't found, you'll always be punished. Adds they had a lot of chat regarding the no. 3 position and finally decided to hand the responsibility to Rahim. Appreciates the keeper for putting his hand up. Overall, he is pretty happy with the efforts from his batters. Calls it a tough day at the office and hopes for a good show in the last game.
After the departure of both the openers, there was a slew of wickets but Dasun Shanaka and Thisara Perera came to the fore in an emphatic manner and made sure that the required rate never swelled. Their association of 65 from just 30 balls helped them end their 8-match losing streak in this format with 20 balls to spare. The hosts' bowlers apart from Nazmul Islam were really below par. They received a massive beating as all of them were taken to the cleaners. Stick with us for the presentation...
Sri Lanka have beaten Bangladesh black and blue to achieve the highest successful run chase in Bangladesh. After getting swatted all-around the park in the first innings, Sri Lanka's openers, especially Kusal Mendis who was drafted into the side in place of Kusal Perera, did justice to his selection. He continued his form from white attire and blazed his way to a quickfire fifty off just 25 balls. He was well supported by Danushka Gunathilaka as the duo strung 53 for the opening wicket to set the tone for the chase.
16.4
1
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
That's it! Sri Lanka win! Back of a length delivery outside off, Shanaka taps it in front of point and calls through. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but misses. Sri Lanka chase down the target inside 17 overs!
16.4
wd
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Five wides! Short ball, kicking off the surface and Shanaka cannot connect his pull. Poor Rahim leaps but even he fails to stop it. It races down to the fence and the scores are level now!
16.3
1
Rubel Hossain To Thisara Perera
Driven through cover for a single.
16.2
4
Rubel Hossain To Thisara Perera
FOUR! Into the gap! Drops it on a length on middle, Perera once again stays leg side and smites it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.1
1
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Shortish delivery, angling in, Shanaka looks to pull but mistimes it towards mid-wicket as the bowler himself mops it up.
16.1
wd
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Wide! Slower delivery, down the leg side, DS moves inside the line to let it be.
Rubel Hossain is back into the attack. Just 13 needed now. Will SL chase it down in this over?
Over 16 : 181/4
14 Runs
T. Perera
34 (16)
D. Shanaka
40 (22)
A. Hossain
2-0-26-1
15.6
6
Afif Hossain To Thisara Perera
SIX! Poor delivery and duly punished! Drops it short on the stumps, Perera goes deep in the crease and pulls it massively over mid-wicket for a maximum. Brings up the 50-run stand as well. Sri Lanka cruising their way to go 1-0 up.
15.5
4
Afif Hossain To Thisara Perera
FOUR! Drops it short on middle, pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.
15.4
2
Afif Hossain To Thisara Perera
Backs away and flat bats it straight down the ground. Saifuddin from long on runs to his right and makes a good stop. Two picked up.
15.3
1
Afif Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Good stop! Gets down to play the reverse sweep by taking it on the full. Makes good connection but the man at short third man does well to stop it with a dive. A single taken.
15.2
lb
Afif Hossain To Thisara Perera
Darted on the stumps, Perera swings at it but wears it on the pads. The ball rolls away towards the off side for a leg bye is taken.
15.1
0
Afif Hossain To Thisara Perera
Flatter ball, angling in, Thisara taps it out to the off side.
Mohammad Saifuddin is back into the attack.Actually, scratch that. Afif Hossain is handed over the ball now.
Over 15 : 167/4
13 Runs
D. Shanaka
39 (21)
T. Perera
22 (11)
M. Rahman
3-0-32-0
14.6
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! Ho! Ho! Ho! This is some show from the Lankans here. They want to finish it off quickly it seems. Dances down to a length ball and launches it over long on for a maximum. Shanaka moves to 39 from 21 and his side just needs three short of 30.
14.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Thisara Perera
Mistimed shot! No damage done though! Short ball, angling in, Perera looks to heave it across the line but mistimes it horribly. The man from deep mid-wicket and long on go after it but it lands safely between them. A single taken.
14.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Thisara Perera
FOUR! Bam! Thisara Perera, you freak! Wonder where does he generate so much power from? Rahman doles out a full toss, it's dipping in, TP backs away just a touch and goes bang down the ground for a boundary.
14.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Thisara Perera
Very full on the stumps, driven straight to mid off.
14.3
wd
Mustafizur Rahman To Thisara Perera
Wide! Similar to the ball Rahman bowled on the last ball of his previous over. Short ball, swirling over the head of Perera who doesn't play at it.
14.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Thisara Perera
Clever from Rahman! Fires in a yorker on the leg stump, Perera makes room but could only dig it out back to the bowler.
14.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Dasun Shanaka
Cutter which shapes away from Shanaka, he pushes it towards cover for a single.
Over 14 : 154/4
19 Runs
T. Perera
17 (7)
D. Shanaka
32 (19)
R. Hossain
3-0-39-1
13.6
6
Rubel Hossain To Thisara Perera
SIX! Struck firmly! 19 off the over and Sri Lanka are on a roll here. Perera stands tall to this back of a length delivery and pummels it over backward square leg for the second maximum of the over.
13.5
1
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
Pulled through mid-wicket for a single.
13.4
4
Rubel Hossain To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Booming shot! Rubel Hossain is taken for aplenty here! Serves a length ball, Shanaka skips down the track and slaps it over a leaping backward point fielder for a boundary. A shake of a head from the bowler.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire CK Nandan (IND), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Gazi Sohel (BAN)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 193/5 in 20.0 overs
  • M Rahim 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 32 balls between M Rahim (19) and Mahmudullah (31)
  • Bangladesh 152/3 in 15.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 37 balls between S Sarkar (19) and M Rahim (26)
  • Bangladesh 100/1 in 9.6 overs
  • S Sarkar Maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 71/1
  • Bangladesh 53/1 in 4.2 overs
  • S Sarkar dropped on 12 by D Gunathilaka in 1.3 overs
  • Z Hasan(BAN), N Islam(BAN), A Haque(BAN), A Hossain(BAN) and Shehan Madushanka (SL) makes their T20I debut
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 52 off 26 balls between D Shanaka (16) and T Perera (34)
  • Sri Lanka 154/4 in 14.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 103/3 in 9.5 overs
  • K Mendis Maiden T20I fifty: 52 runs in 25 balls (8x4) (2x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 67/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 27 balls between K Mendis (20) and D Gunathilaka (30)
  • Sri Lanka 52/0 in 4.3 overs
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