In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup held in Dallas, Bangladesh edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets. This closely contested match, marked by nail-biting moments and dramatic turns, saw both teams fighting hard to secure a crucial victory.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 145/8, thanks to vital contributions from their middle order. Despite a shaky start, where early wickets fell quickly, Dhananjaya de Silva (38) and Dasun Shanaka (42) stabilized the innings, allowing Sri Lanka to reach a defendable score. For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs, effectively disrupting Sri Lanka’s plans.
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Chasing 146, Bangladesh’s innings got off to a rocky start with early wickets falling, putting them on the back foot. However, Liton Das’s crucial 52 and a gutsy 34 from Mehidy Hasan Miraz anchored the chase. The game seemed to sway towards Sri Lanka as Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals, but a late flourish from Taskin Ahmed, scoring a vital 18 not out, guided Bangladesh home with just one ball to spare.
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This victory is significant for Bangladesh, boosting their confidence and strengthening their position in the tournament standings. For Sri Lanka, it was a missed opportunity, as they let the game slip despite creating several chances to close it out. The thrilling finish in Dallas kept fans on the edge of their seats, showcasing the unpredictable and exciting nature of T20 cricket.
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