In the important match of Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh by 2 wickets.
SL score 184 runs for 8 wickets thanks to the responsible batting of Kaushal Mendes and captain Dasan Shanaka.
In the fifth match of Asia Cup 2022 played in Dubai, Sri Lanka win the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first.
Mehdi Hasan Miraz and Sabir Rahman opened the innings for Bangladesh and shared a partnership of 19 runs in 3 overs. Sabir Rehman dismiss for 5 runs. Captain Shakib Al Hasan came in to bat and took the score to 58 runs. Mehdi Hasan Miraz dismiss for 38 runs.
Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim fourth batsman to be dismiss, getting out for 4 runs.
Shakib Al Hasan at total of 87 become Thekshana’s wicket.
Shakibul Hasan scored 24 runs off 22 balls with the help of 3 fours.
Afif Hussain batted responsibly in a difficult time and play an innings of 39 runs facing 22 balls. Mahmudullah supported him by scoring 27 runs from the other end.
The two batsmen dismiss for totals of 144 and 147 respectively.
Mossadegh Hussain and Tasin Ahmad pushed the score forward aggressively and Bangladesh scored 183 for 7 at the allotted time.
Mossadegh Hussain scored 24 runs and Tasin Ahmed 11 runs not out.
For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva and Chamika Karunaratne took 2 wickets each.
Sri Lanka open the batting to chase the target. Openers provide a good start by scoring 45 runs in the first 5 overs.
Pathum Nissanka was the first batsman out, scoring 20 runs with 2 fours and a six. Charith Asalinka, came in to bat at number two, scoring just one run.
Opener Kosal Mendis continued his good batting streak.
Furthermore, Bhanuka Rajapakse can not resist much. He added 2 runs and left the side on a total of 77. Kosal Mendes score 60 runs off 37 balls with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes.
And Vanindu Hasaranga de Silva caught Mehdi Hasan off Tasin Ahmad after scoring 2 runs.
Captain Dasan Shanaka score 45 runs to take the team’s score to 158 runs. Chamika Karuna Ratne dismiss for 16 runs.
Asitha Fernando score 10 runs off 3 balls with 2 fours to achieve the target of 184 runs.
Sri Lanka won the important match by scoring 184 runs.
For Bangladesh, Ibadah Hussain took the most 3 wickets, Tasin Ahmed dismiss 2 players.