With terrific batting from Charith Asalanka (80*) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (53), Sri Lanka have defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in their first Super 12s fixture of T20 World Cup 2021 in Sharjah. Asalanka and Rajapaksa added 76 runs for the fifth wicket after Sri Lanka were reduced 79/4 in the 10th over of the match. Earlier, Asalanka stitched for a 69-run partnership with opener Pathum Nissanka (24) but later  Shakib Al Hasan struck twice in an over to put pressure back on Sri Lanka. Earlier Bangladesh put up 171 runs while batting first with the fifties from opener Mohammad Naim (62) and Mushfiqur Rahim (57) who also shared a 73-run partnership for the third wicket. For Sri Lanka Chamika Karunaratne, Binuara Fernando and Lahiru Fernando got one wicket each. (SCORECARD)
T20 World Cup 2021, Highlights Between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Straight From Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sri Lanka Win By 5 Wickets!
50 Up For Rajapaksa!
Fifty Up For Asalanka!
Sri Lanka Need 172 Runs To Win!
Fifty Up For Mushfiqur!
50 Up For Bangladesh!
2 Runs From First Over!
Taskin Ahmed Misses Out From Bangladesh Playing XI!
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Mystery Spinner Maheesh Theekshana Out With Injury!
Sri Lanka Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Bangladesh!
Four Asian Teams Will Be In Action Today!
Sri Lanka Cricket Team
Bangladesh Cricket Team
Shakib Al Hasan
Mustafizur Rahman