BAN vs SL, T20 World Cup 2024 Full Squad: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Complete Team List and Player Updates

T20 World Cup 2024

nd Innings Bangladesh

That's it from this game! It is Bangladesh who have taken a 1-0 lead in this series. Still two more games to go and the second ODI will be played on the 15th of March. Do join us for the coverage. Until next time, goodbye and take care.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain if Bangladesh wins the Player of the Match award for his incredible knock. He starts by saying that they knew they would find it difficult with the new ball. Informs he took his time and backed his skill, once the dew came in play the ball started to sit up nicely. Praises the way Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed came back at the later stage. Adds that the experience of Mahmudullah and Rahim help them a lot as a unit. Hopes that the latter continues in the similar fashion.

Kusal Mendis, tha captain of Sri Lanka starts by praising the opening pair, Nissanka and Fernando who set the tone for their innings. Adds that the middle order struggled and hence they couldn't put up a good score. Informs that they bowled well initially but the dew came in and it became difficult to control the ball later on.

Pramod Madushan and Dilshan Madushanka were absolutely brilliant with the new ball but that was about it. They managed to get early wickets but as the game progressed, as the dew came in, everything kept getting tough for the bowlers. The spinners weren't that effective and that proved to be the downfall for the visitors. However, we believe they were at least 20 runs short of what would have been a competitive total. They were just below par in this game.

What an outstanding chase and what an outstanding innings from Shanto! Take a bow, his side needed a hero and he has led from the front. Chasing a moderate score, Bangladesh were in all sorts at 3 down for not a lot. Shanto and Mahmudullah then steadied the ship. Mahmudullah fell with Bangladesh still needing over 150 but then came the match winning stand. A 150-plus run partnership between Rahim and Shanto. Shanto scored a brilliant ton and Rahim a very good fifty. A partnership and an innings to remember. Top stuff.

44.4

over

44.4 | 5 Runs | HH: 257/4

44.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Up and over and it is the skipper who hits the winning runs and helps his side over the line. This is fuller and on off. It is lifted over mid off and it goes to the fence. BANGLADESH WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

44.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Just the three needed now! Around off. This is guided towards point for one.

44.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Looks to innovate. Brings out the paddle scoop but this is down the leg side. He misses.

44.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. Kept out.

over

44 | 7 Runs | HH: 252/4

43.6

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Pulled away. Just another boundary needed. Shorter and on middle. This is hammered through mid-wicket for a boundary.

43.5

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

43.4

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off. Kept out.

43.3

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shorter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.

43.2

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

43.1

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, They are in no hurry in ending it. Around off. This is pushed to cover.

over

43 | 2 Runs | HH: 245/4

42.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. Kept out.

42.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. This is pushed to cover.

42.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. Kept out.

42.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another single as this is pushed down to long on.

42.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A single now as this is nudged on the leg side.

42.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

over

42 | 7 Runs | HH: 243/4

41.6

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off. Rahim looks to cut but misses.

41.5

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.

41.4

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

41.3

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX! All the way. Shanto steps out and gets to the pitch of it. He lifts it over the long on fence for a biggie.

41.2

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On middle. Defended.

41.1

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on middle. This is worked to mid on.

over

41 | 4 Runs | HH: 236/4

40.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

40.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and on middle. Blocked.

40.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off. This is cut past point for one.

40.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shortish and outside off. This is chopped on the off side for one.

40.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Doing it in singles now. On off. Fuller, this is pushed down to long off for one.

40.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Now takes one as this is worked through square leg.

over

40 | 9 Runs | HH: 232/4

39.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover for one.

39.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A single as this is flicked through square leg.

39.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

39.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.

39.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

39.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on off. This is driven through covers for one.

over

39 | 5 Runs | HH: 223/4

38.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shorter and on middlr. This is pushed down to long on for one. 33 needed now.

38.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

38.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

38.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, A single as this is worked through square leg for one.

38.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

38.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

over

38 | 7 Runs | HH: 218/4

37.6

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Gets to his ton in style! Cometh the hour cometh the man. The skipper leads from the front. His side were in deep trouble when he walked out and he is now taking them to a win. Top knock. Gets there by cutting this short one through point and it races away.

37.6

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Way too short. Wided.

37.5

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. Kept out.

37.4

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another single as this is punched past cover.

37.3

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. This is guided but to point.

37.2

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Outside off. This is slapped through covers for one.

37.1

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full and on the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses.

over

37 | 7 Runs | HH: 211/4

36.6

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another short one. From around the wicket. Evaded.

36.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes short again and this time it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.!

36.4

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the off pole. Shortish. Left alone.

36.3

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. Kept out.

36.2

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Two! Fullish and on off. This is stroked wide of mid off for two.

36.1

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Glorious stroke! Full and outside off. This is driven down the ground and it races away to the fence.

over

36 | 5 Runs | HH: 204/4

35.6

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off. Defended.

35.5

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. Kept out.

35.4

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Put away! Rahim is dealing in boundaries. This is short again and on middle. This is pulled behind square on the leg side and it races away.

35.3

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Just short! Kumara goes short and on middle. Shanto pulls but this lands just short of mid-wicket. Another run taken.

35.2

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On middle. Shanto looks to defend but this hits the splice off the bat.

35.1

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Top nut! Effort ball. Length and on off. This lands and takes off. Shanto is beaten as he tries to defend.

over

35 | 9 Runs | HH: 199/4

34.6

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Running away all too quickly now! On the pads. This is clipped fine on the leg side. The fielder runs to his right and dives but in vain.

34.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short and on middle. Shanto takes one as he pulls it towards deep square leg. He moves onto 97.

34.4

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. This is driven to cover.

34.3

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. Kept out.

34.2

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle. This is pulled over mid-wicket and it races away. The 100-run stand comes up. A potential match winning partnership.

34.1

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on off. This is hit to mid off.

over

34 | 1 Runs | HH: 190/4

33.6

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, Dot to end! Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

33.5

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Takes one as he works it through mid-wicket.

33.4

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. Blocked.

33.3

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. This is pushed to mid off.

33.2

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shorter and outside off. Shanto looks to pull but misses.

33.1

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. Kept out.

over

33 | 11 Runs | HH: 189/4

32.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Two in a row and Rahim is in a hurry now! On middle and he plays the slog sweep. It goes over mid-wicket and it races away.

32.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! A boundary after quite some time! Outside off and the reverse sweep comes out. This is hit fine on the off side and it races away.

32.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. Kept out.

32.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter and on middle. This skids through. Rahim gets his bat down in time. It goes off the inside edge to short fine leg.

32.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Another single as this is worked through square leg.

32.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Two! On middle. This is swept on the leg side. Two taken.

over

32 | 5 Runs | HH: 178/4

31.6

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Worke it with the angle through square leg for one.

31.5

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Two! Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for two.

31.4

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the shorter side. This is punched but to covers.

31.3

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.

31.2

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, A short one on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.

31.1

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Anothr run as this is nudged to mid-wicket.

over

31 | 6 Runs | HH: 173/4

30.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A single as this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

30.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shorter and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

30.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On middle. Another sweep towards the leg side for one more.

30.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another run as this is nudged on the leg side.

30.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Two! On the pads. This is swept through square leg for two.

30.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off. Blocked.

over

30 | 2 Runs | HH: 167/4

29.6

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off. Blocked.

29.5

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. This is guided to point.

29.4

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nicely timed! Fuller and on middle. This is driven towards mid on. The fielder there midfields and two is taken.

29.3

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. Kept out.

29.2

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nicrly timed but no runs. Shortish and outside off. This is cut but to point.

29.1

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off. That held in the surface a touch. This is pushed to mid off.

Not good. Kumara was coming into bowl but has pulled up. It maybe cramps.

over

29 | 6 Runs | HH: 165/4

28.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Another single as this is tucked around the corner.

28.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Angled into the pads. This is nudged to square leg.

28.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. Kept out.

28.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

28.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fullish and on off. This is driven through covers for two.

28.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Around off. Kept out.

28.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes short and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one. It's just coming on way too nicely now.

over

28 | 4 Runs | HH: 159/4

27.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Dot to end! On middle. Rahim pushes it to mid off.

27.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

27.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker and on off. This is worked to mid-wicket.

27.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and on off. Kept out.

27.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Two again! Fuller and on off. This is driven through covers for two.

27.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on off. This is worked down to long on for one.

over

27 | 2 Runs | HH: 155/4

26.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

26.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, A short ball on middle. Ducked under.

26.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fullish and on off. This is driven but to mid on.

26.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

26.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length and on off. Blocked.

26.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off. This is pushed to cover.

26.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shorter and around off. Defended.

over

26 | 7 Runs | HH: 153/4

25.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another single to end. Runs coming easily! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

25.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Struggling to find his length with this wet ball. A low full toss on off. This is driven through covers. Two taken.

25.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter and on middle. This is pushed down to long on for one. Sensible batting is all they need.

25.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, On middle. Rahim nudged it around the corner and gets to the other end.

25.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.

25.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter and on off. Rahim guides it towards point and takes one.

over

25 | 6 Runs | HH: 146/4

24.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and on leg. Mushfiqur Rahim sweeps it to deep square leg but only for another single.

24.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flatter, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it into covers for a single.

24.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On off, blocked out off the front foot.

24.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, down the leg side. Najmul Hossain Shanto sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.

24.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floats it up, full and outside off. Rahim drives it through the line for one.

24.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Darted on the pads, clipped into the leg side for one.

over

24 | 3 Runs | HH: 140/4

23.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Three dots in a row to end the over. Pushed through quicker, on off. Rahim knocks it down the park but not able to find the gap.

23.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated and full, on off, pushed into covers.

23.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short one, outside off. Rahim looks to cut it away but misses. Kusal Mendis behind the stumps might've hurt himself here. The physio is out now to nurse him.

23.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Another single now as Shanto knocks this full ball down to long off.

23.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, Quicker one, outside off. Rahim taps it to point for a quick single.

23.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it out for one.

over

23 | 9 Runs | HH: 137/4

22.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated and full, on off. Rahim defends it out solidly.

22.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter and outside off. Rahim cuts it to deep point for two runs.

22.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! A bit short, on middle. Mushfiqur Rahim gets on top of it and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

22.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted one, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets it to mid on for one.

22.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, A single now as Mushfiqur Rahim drives this full ball into the off side.

22.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it into the leg side for one.

over

22 | 8 Runs | HH: 128/4

21.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off, blocked away safely. Sri Lanka need a wicket but their spinner aren't helping a lot here.

21.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it into the leg side for one.

21.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, WIDE! Quicker and fuller, down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide.

21.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A carrom ball, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets an inside edge on to his pads.

21.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, On off, pushed into the off side for one more.

21.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Clips this full ball into the leg side for one.

21.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Najmul Hossain Shanto brings up his half-century with a boundary. It is short, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to mid-wicket for four runs.

over

21 | 2 Runs | HH: 120/4

20.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated and full, on middle. Mushfiqur Rahim goes deep and blocks it out.

20.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through quicker, on off. Rahim taps it to covers.

20.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full, on the pads. Mushfiqur Rahim flicks but only to find the fielder at mid-wicket.

20.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, A googly this time, on a fuller length. Mushfiqur Rahim prods and defends it to point off the outer half.

20.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full this time, angled into the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it into the leg side for one.

20.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim taps it to point for one.

over

20 | 5 Runs | HH: 118/4

19.6

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up, on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out from inside the crease.

19.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yorker length delivery now, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.

19.4

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full, on the pads. Mushfiqur Rahim flicks it into the leg side for one more.

19.3

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! It is full, down the leg side. Mushfiqur Rahim tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.

19.2

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, It is full, on off. Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it solidly.

19.1

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Length ball, on the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim defends it from inside the crease.

over

19 | 3 Runs | HH: 113/4

18.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and defends it out watchfully.

18.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Darted on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it towards square leg. The keeper is quick to recover it.

18.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter one, on off. Rahim pushes it to covers for a quick single.

18.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, on leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to mid on for a quick single.

18.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid off.

18.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Looped up, on off. Rahim pushes it gently towards mid off for one.

over

18 | 10 Runs | HH: 110/4

17.6

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Short once again, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto takes it on this time and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

17.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pramod Madushan bangs in a short one this time, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto sways away from the line of the delivery.

17.4

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Length, on the pads. Mushfiqur Rahim tucks it to fine leg for a single.

17.3

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitches it up, outside off. This one stays low. Mushfiqur Rahim tries to chase it but gets beaten in the process.

17.2

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it to deep backward point for a single.

17.1

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Incredible shot. Pramod Madushan serves it full, outside off, angling across. Najmul Hossain Shanto extends his arms through the line and drives it towards long on for four runs.

over

17 | 6 Runs | HH: 100/4

16.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter, on the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim defends it from inside the crease.

16.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Najmul Hossain Shanto now rotates the strike as he knocks this full ball down to long on for one. 100 is up for the hosts.

16.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods to this full one and defends it back to the bowler.

16.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Outside off, full as well. Rahim drives it towards long off for one.

16.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Floated and full, on leg. Mushfiqur Rahim gets low and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

16.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, A googly, around off. Rahim defends it out off his front foot.

over

16 | 2 Runs | HH: 94/4

15.6

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, LEG BYE! Fuller in length, on off. This one jags back in. Mushfiqur Rahim takes a blow on his pads as he fails to tickle it away. The ball goes towards fine leg and they cross for a leg bye. Lahiru Kumara and company appeal for an LBW but the umpire is unmoved.

15.6

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, WIDE! Lahiru Kumara errs in his line this time. It goes down the leg side and they collect an extra run through wide.

15.5

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, outside off. Left alone.

15.4

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, A length ball, on off. Rahim blocks it back to the bowler.

Mushfiqur Rahim is the new man at the crease.

15.3

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, OUT! CAUGHT! Dilshan Madushanka takes a flying catch. Sri Lanka needed something special to break this stand and they have finally gotten through. It is a short ball, angled into the body. Mahmudullah looks to pull it away but was in no control of the shot. Dilshan Madushanka hares to his left in the deep, ran hard to get to the ball, then times his dive well to pouch it safely.

15.2

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, A length ball, around off, defended out.

15.1

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Good length, on off, blocked out.

over

15 | 11 Runs | HH: 92/3

14.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slower through the air, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it out.

14.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Looped up, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto plays it late and guides it to deep third for a boundary.

14.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Around off, blocked.

14.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mahmudullah, A single now as Mahmudullah pushes this full ball into covers.

14.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mahmudullah, SIX! Mahmudullah dances down the track this time, gets to the pitch of the ball and smokes this full ball over the long on region for a maximum. He is on fire. He continues to be instrumental in this partnerhsip.

14.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mahmudullah, Full and on middle. The ball rolls into the leg side off the inside edge.

over

14 | 8 Runs | HH: 81/3

13.6

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX! BANG! Lahiru Kumara bangs in a short one, on the body. Najmul Hossain Shanto swivels and hooks it over the square leg fence for a maximum.

13.5

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Good length, outside off. Mahmudullah just glides it over point for one.

13.4

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, A sharp bumper, on middle. Mahmudullah ducks under it.

13.3

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short, on the body. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to deep square leg for one.

13.2

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shorter, in the channel. Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it to point, unable to find the gap once again.

13.1

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller one, angled in on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it out into covers.

Drinks break! Sri Lanka got off to a dream start with the ball in hand. Dilshan Madushanka is particular set the tone certainly for them. Pramod Madushan soon joined the party. Although, this stand now hs moved to 50 runs and Bangladesh needed someone to put their hand up. If Mahmudullah and Najmul Hossain Shanto continue for 15 to 20 more overs. Bangladesh could certainly be in the game.

over

13 | 6 Runs | HH: 73/3

12.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Only singles! Six of these as well. Maheesh Theekshana struggling to trouble the batters here.

12.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Pushed through quicker, on the pads. Mahmudullah nudges it to square leg for another single.

12.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Another single now as Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this length ball into the leg side.

12.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Floated and full, on the pads. Mahmudullah clips it through square leg for one.

12.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Darted on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to square leg for one more.

12.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Good length, outside off. Mahmudullah taps it to point and gets to the other end. This stand moves to 45 now.

over

12 | 8 Runs | HH: 67/3

11.6

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Lahiru Kumara serves a length ball, angled into the pads. Mahmudullah tucks it behind square on the leg side and retains the strike with a single.

11.5

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Length, around off, blocked out.

11.4

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes full, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it through the line for one.

11.3

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Pitches it up, outside off. Mahmudullah gets it to deep backward point off the outer half for one more.

11.2

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Lahiru Kumara comes 'round the wicket this time, full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto jams it to backward point for a single.

11.1

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Sensational shot. Back of a length, wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on top of it and crunches it past extra covers for a much-needed boundary, especially for him.

over

11 | 4 Runs | HH: 59/3

10.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted and full, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it down the park for one more.

10.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah now rotates the strike as he knocks this full ball down to long off.

10.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Fuller, outside off. Mahmudullah defends it wisely.

10.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Floats it down the leg side. Mahmudullah tucks it to short fine.

10.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, An arm ball, angled into the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it into mid-wicket for another single.

10.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mahmudullah, Flatter and outside off. Mahmudullah pushes it through covers for a single.

Powerplay 1 comes to an end. Now, 4 fielders can be placed outside the circle until the end of the 40th over.

over

10 | 6 Runs | HH: 55/3

9.6

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Length, on the pads. Mahmudullah nudges it to square leg for one.

9.5

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, It is full, angled in around off. Mahmudullah presses forward and defends it out.

9.4

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, An effort delivery, on leg. Mahmudullah looks to flick it away but misses.

9.3

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Incredible shot. Mahmudullah now only dealing in boundaries. Back of a length, wide of off. Mahmudullah stays inside the crease and cuts it past point for a four runs.

9.2

Lahiru Kumara to Mahmudullah, Good length, around off, blocked out.

9.1

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Lahiru Kumara almost gets a wicket off his very first delivery. It is good-length delivery, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to flick it away but is a bit early into the shot. Top-edge comes into play but the ball lands short of the fielder at deep third. One taken. 50 up for Bangladesh.

over

9 | 13 Runs | HH: 49/3

8.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, Length, defended out.

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. Dilshan Madushanka goes very full, outside off. Mahmudullah opens the face of the bat and carves it through point. Pathum Nissanka there gets a hand on it but the ball still manages to head towards the ropes.

8.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Second boundary in the over for Mahmudullah. He has started to get going now. It is a full one, outside off. Mahmudullah creams it through covers for another boundary.

8.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, Back of a length, around off. Mahmudullah defends it out watchfully.

8.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Width on offered and punished. A fuller one, wide of off. Mahmudullah latches on to it and crunches it through extra covers for four runs.

8.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, WIDE! It is full, down the leg side. Mahmudullah fails to tickle it away. Wide called.

8.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Mahmudullah, Length, outside off. Mahmudullah defends it to point from inside the crease.

over

8 | 1 Runs | HH: 36/3

7.6

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller one, wide of off. Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks this towards mid off. Pramod Madushan with another solid over. Just a single off it.

7.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Length ball, in the channel. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to chase it but gets beaten.

7.4

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller one, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to carve it through the line but it catches the inside edge and almost heads back towards the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto showcases his football skills and kicks it away.

7.3

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Pramod Madushan goes full this time, on the fourth stump line. Mahmudullah shuffles a bit and tries to defend it out it catches the outside egde and runs down to deep third for one.

7.2

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Good length, outside off. Mahmudullah swings hard but misses.

7.1

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Length, on off, blocked out.

over

7 | 8 Runs | HH: 35/3

6.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes full, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans into it and defends it into the track.

6.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Cracking shot. Back of a length, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto rides the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg for a much-needed boundary.

6.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A length ball, on off, defended out.

6.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! EDGED! Dilshan Madushanka goes full, in the channel. Najmul Hossain Shanto only manages to get a thick outside edge, although he plays it with softs hands and does not carry to the fielders in the slip. The ball sneaks through the gap and races away.

6.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller one, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto stabs it to backward point. Sadeera Samarawickrama there makes a solid stop.

6.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around the hips, with some extra bite in it. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets surprised by the extra bounce and tucks it itno the leg side.

over

6 | 4 Runs | HH: 27/3

5.6

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Length, around off, blocked out.

5.5

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah drives this length ball through covers for two more.

5.4

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Length delivery, in the channel. Mahmudullah guides it through point for a brace.

5.3

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Shortish this time, outside off. This one swings away. Mahmudullah looks to chase it but gets beaten.

5.2

Pramod Madushan to Mahmudullah, Fuller, angled into the pads. Mahmudullah gets pinged on his pads. An appeal made but the umpire shows no interest.

5.1

Pramod Madushan to Towhid Hridoy, OUT! CLEANED UP! Bangladesh lose their third wicket. Pramod Madushan now gets himself into the wicket's column. A jaffa to get rid of Towhid Hridoy. It is a good-length delivery, on off. This one just holds its line. Towhid Hridoy expects it to move away but it doesn't, although he ends up playing the wrong line here. Meanwhile, the off stump goes for a walk. Mahmudullah comes in to the middle now.

over

5 | 5 Runs | HH: 23/2

4.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Wonderful shot. Finally Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his eye-in. This shot will at least help him with his confidence. It is pitched up, wide of off. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans into it and carves it through the line past extra covers for a boundary.

4.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes for the yorker but it is just a full toss, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto just gets his blade behind the line and deals with it.

4.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Length ball, sliding down leg. Towhid Hridoy tucks it towards fine leg for one.

4.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Length, outside off, pushed to point.

4.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Full, on the pads. Towhid Hridoy goes back and clips it into the leg side.

4.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Back of a length, on off. Towhid Hridoy defends it from inside the crease.

over

4 | 3 Runs | HH: 18/2

3.6

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Madushan pitches it full, on off. The ball jags back in sharply. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets behind the line and defends it out. A very good over from Pramod Madushan comes to an end. If not for his extras Bangladesh never would've gotten to double figures here.

3.5

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Very full, around middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets it to deep square leg of the inside edge. Two runs taken.

3.4

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes for the wide yorker and nails it. Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it out to point once again. Pramod Madushan finally has found his rhythm here.

3.3

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Wobble seam this time, full in length, on off. This one nips back in sharply. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets an inside edge onto his pads.

3.2

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Captain under pressure. Najmul Hossain Shanto is struggling to find his timing. He is yet to get off the mark. Pramod Madushan fires it full, wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto reaches out and taps it to point for none.

3.1

Pramod Madushan to Towhid Hridoy, Good length, around the hips. Towhid Hridoy clips it to deep square leg for one more.

over

3 | 1 Runs | HH: 15/2

2.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Full this time, on the pads. Towhid Hridoy flicks it aerially but gets it through the gap and crosses for one. He opens his account.

2.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Towhid Hridoy, Length, on the pads. Towhid Hridoy stays back and tucks it into mid-wicket.

Towhid Hridoy comes out at number 4.

2.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Soumya Sarkar, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust for Bangladesh inside the first Powerplay. Dilshan Madushanka is on fire. He picks up his second in no time. It is a sharp bumper, outside off. This one flies off the deck as well. Soumya Sarkar gets on his front foot and tries to pull it away. The ball though catches the outside edge and lobs towards mid-wicket. Maheesh Theekshana there takes a sitter. Sri Lanka are putting in a solid fight here.

2.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Soumya Sarkar, Back of a length, outside off. Soumya Sarkar cuts it to point off the bottom half. No real timing on this one.

2.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Soumya Sarkar, Fuller once again, on off. Soumya Sarkar blocks it to backward point off the outer half.

2.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Soumya Sarkar, Full length, on off. Soumya Sarkar defends it from inside the crease.

over

2 | 14 Runs | HH: 14/1

1.6

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pramod Madushan nails the yorker this time, in the blockhole. Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to dig it out but misses. He takes a blow on his pads. Pramod Madushan appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Sri Lanka go for the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat is involved. The Ball Tracking confirms that the ball is missing the wickets. A never-ending over from Pramod Madushan finally comes to an end here.

1.5

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, It is full, on leg. Soumya Sarkar looks to flick it away and does so towards square leg for one.

1.5

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, WIDE! Down the leg side once again. Pramod Madushan needs to get his line right. Third wide of the over, fortunately Mendis is able to make the stop this time.

1.4

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, Back of a length this time, around off, shaping a bit away. Soumya Sarkar hangs his blade away from the body and gets beaten.

1.4

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Bangladesh will accept it gleefully. It is a short ball, that lands around leg, but moves down the leg side. Soumya Sarkar stays back and tries to get some bat on it but fails again. Kusal Mendis puts in a full-stretched dive to his right but once again in vain.

1.4

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, FIVE WIDES! Pramod Madushan fires in a full toss, around leg. This one swings down the leg side. Soumya Sarkar looks to flick it away but misses. The ball flies past the keeper as well and goes on to kiss the fence at fine leg.

1.3

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, Back of a length, outside off. Soumya Sarkar waits for it and guides it towards deep point. The fielder in the deep rushes to his left and keeps it down to a couple.

1.2

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, Pramod Madushan now dishes it on a hard length, outside off. Soumya Sarkar defends it by hanging his bat away from his body. Bangladesh yet to open their account.

1.1

Pramod Madushan to Soumya Sarkar, Full this time, outside off. Soumya Sarkar leaves it alone.

Pramod Madushan to bowl with the second new ball.

over

1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/1

0.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Woah! Incredible stuff! A wicket-maiden to start the run chase. The hosts certainly on the backfoot here. Fuller one, on off. Shanto prods and defends it wisely.

0.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, An away swinging delivery this time, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto toe-ends it back to the bowler. Bangladesh yet to open their account.

0.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dilshan Madushanka serves a short ball, outside off, swinging away. Najmul Hossain Shanto ends up hanging his blade away from the body.

0.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Much fuller, on the fifth stump line. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans into it and defends it out solidly.

0.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dilshan Madushanka fires in a yorker length delivery, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it wisely from inside the crease.

0.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Litton Das, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Dilshan Madushanka draws the first blood on the very first delivery of the run chase. Litton Das trudges back on a golden duck. Dilshan Madushanka dishes a good-length ball, outside off, and gets it to nip back into the right-hander. Litton Das tries to cut it away from inside the crease but fails to get a clean connection on it. The ball catches the inside edge and heads straight into the leg pole. Najmul Hossain Shanto is out in the middle now.

st Innings Sri Lanka

We are back for Bangladesh's reply. The home side will be confident enough to chase this down, but you never know as Sri Lanka has a god record over Bangladesh, in Bangladesh. Sri Lankan players are seen to be in a huddle before they make their way on the field. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar walk out to open for the hosts. Dilshan Madushanka to start with the new ball.

... The Run Chase ...

For Lanka, the problem was, their batters couldn't make most of the starts they got. Mendis and Liyanage both got to half tons but none went on to make it big. They kept losing wickets at crucial junctions and in the end failed to play out the fifty overs. They'll feel they are at least 20 short of what could have been a par total. They will need to bowl well if they to restrict Bangladesh. Early wickets will be key. The hosts will back themselves to chase it.

That is a really good bowling performance from Bangladesh and we feel they’ll surely be the happiest of the two sides at the moment. Especially after the start Lanka got after electing to bat. Their openers got them off to an absolute flier adding 50 in no time. Once that stand was broken, Bangladesh managed to pick wickets quite regularly. The three pacers were excellent. Especially Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Mehidy Hasan was really good in the middle overs along side Shoriful. Taskin Ahmed came back strongly towards the end. Taijul Islam was a touch expensive but the others covered up by bowling well.

48.5

over

48.5 | 1 Runs | HH: 255/10

48.5

Shoriful Islam to Dilshan Madushanka, OUT! CAUGHT! Sri Lanka have been bowled out for 255. What a catch from Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Shoriful Islam picks up this third wicket. Short ball, on off. Dilshan Madushanka swings hard at it. The ball flies towards point off the outside edge. Tanzim Hasan Sakib there judges the ball really well, makes the leap and pouches it safely.

48.4

Shoriful Islam to Dilshan Madushanka, Length, on middle, defended back to the bowler.

48.3

Shoriful Islam to Dilshan Madushanka, Shoriful Islam goes short, outside off. This one skids through. Dilshan Madushanka throws the bat at it but misses.

48.2

Shoriful Islam to Pramod Madushan, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bangs it in short, outside off. This one fires off the surface. Pramod Madushan thinks about breaking the shakcles. He goes for the pull but only finds the top-edge. Mushfiqur Rahim calls for it and takes the simplest of catches behind the stumps.

48.1

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, It is very full, right in the blockhole. Lahiru Kumara gets it to fine leg off the inside edge. Lucky to not see the stumps get disturbed here. One taken.

over

48 | 5 Runs | HH: 254/8

47.6

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, Length, around off. Pramod Madushan punches it to deep point for a brace.

47.5

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, A sharp bumper, on middle. Pramod Madushan ducks under this one.

47.4

Taskin Ahmed to Lahiru Kumara, LEG BYE! It is full, angled into the pads. Lahiru Kumara fails to clip it away but misses. The batters cross for a leg bye.

47.3

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, Fuller one, on leg. Pramod Madushan flicks it into the leg side for a single.

47.2

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, Back of a length, around off. Pramod Madushan remains solid in his defense.

47.2

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, WIDE! An effort delivery, going down the leg side though. Wide called.

47.1

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, Dishes it on a length, outside off. Pramod Madushan defends it back to the bowler.

over

47 | 5 Runs | HH: 249/8

46.6

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, Good length, on off, blocked.

46.5

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, Full, angled into the pads. Lahiru Kumara looks to crunch it through covers, but takes a blow on his pads off the inside edge.

46.4

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, Length, outside off. Left alone.

46.4

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, WIDE! Length, down the leg side. Lahiru Kumara leaves it alone.

46.3

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Nicely played. A short ball, outside off. Lahiru Kumara waits for it and carves it past backward point for a fine boundary. A miuch-needed boundary as well for them.

46.2

Shoriful Islam to Lahiru Kumara, Length ball, in the channel. Lahiru Kumara dabs it to point for none.

46.1

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shoriful Islam finally gets himself into the wicket's column. It is a short ball, outside off. Janith Liyanage looks to cut it away but only finds a thick outside edge. Mushfiqur Rahim pouches it safely. Lahiru Kumara is the new man out now.

over

46 | 6 Runs | HH: 244/7

45.6

Soumya Sarkar to Janith Liyanage, Soumya Sarkar goes full, on the pads. Janith Liyanage flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another single.

45.5

Soumya Sarkar to Janith Liyanage, Length, around leg. Janith Liyanage flicks it to short fine.

45.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Short ball, on the pads. Janith Liyanage goes back and flicks it into the leg side for two runs. OH DEAR! Tanzim Hasan Sakib might've hurt his ankle here and he is limping off the ground to get nursed.

45.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Short one, outside off. Janith Liyanage cuts it towards sweeper cover. Soumya Sarkar makes a sharp stop to save two runs.

45.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Nails the yorker this time, in the blockhole. Janith Liyanage digs it out solidly.

45.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pramod Madushan, LEG BYE! It is a length ball, sliding down leg. Pramod Madushan looks to clip it away but misses. The batters collect a leg bye as the ball brushes the pads and goes to the left of the keeper.

over

45 | 8 Runs | HH: 238/7

44.6

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, Dot to end! On off. This is pushed to cover.

44.5

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, Two! Outside off. Liyanage slashes at it, this goes off the outside edge down to third man. The fielder dives to his left and stops it. Two saved.

44.4

Shoriful Islam to Pramod Madushan, On off. This is pushed towards mid off for one.

44.3

Shoriful Islam to Pramod Madushan, FOUR! That is a poor ball to a lower order batter. Well wide outside off. This is cut past point and the ball races away.

44.2

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, Very good fielding! Shorter and outside off. Liyanage slashes. This goes off the outside edge down to third man. Towhid dives to his left and keeps it down to one.

44.1

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.

over

44 | 5 Runs | HH: 230/7

43.6

Mehidy Hasan to Pramod Madushan, Another dot! On off. Defended.

43.5

Mehidy Hasan to Pramod Madushan, Around off. Kept out.

43.4

Mehidy Hasan to Pramod Madushan, Flatter and on off. Blocked.

43.3

Mehidy Hasan to Pramod Madushan, A loud appeal and up goes to finger. Pramod reviews but that seems out. NOT OUT! That is going down leg. Did not see that coming. That is plumb. This is on the pads. Pramod looks to sweep but misses. It hits the pad. A good review by the batter.

43.2

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, On middle. This is nudged around the corner for one.

43.1

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, FOUR! Slapped away! This is shortish and outside off. This is slapped past cover and this races away. Poor ball.

over

43 | 1 Runs | HH: 225/7

42.6

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, And again. Top over. Length and on off. This lands and moves away again and Madushan is beaten as he looks to block.

42.5

Taskin Ahmed to Pramod Madushan, Beaten! Quick stuff. He has his tail up here. Length and on off. This lands and moves away. Madushan looks to defend but is beaten.

42.4

Taskin Ahmed to Maheesh Theekshana, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Maheesh falls. Taskin has another one. One brings two and that is the case for him. Shorter and outside off. Theekshana goes after it but this flies off the outside of edge and Das at first slip takes a sharp catch. Good stuff.

42.3

Taskin Ahmed to Maheesh Theekshana, Beaten! Well bowled! This is banged in short and on off. Zips through. Theekshana is beaten as he looks to defend.

42.2

Taskin Ahmed to Maheesh Theekshana, Yet another dot! On off. Theekshana pushes it to covers.

42.1

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.

over

42 | 1 Runs | HH: 224/6

41.6

Mehidy Hasan to Maheesh Theekshana, Too over from Mehidy. On off. Kept out.

41.5

Mehidy Hasan to Maheesh Theekshana, Beaten again. Flatter and outside off. This one goes on with the arm too. Maheesh looks to push at it but no connection.

41.4

Mehidy Hasan to Maheesh Theekshana, Flatter and outside off. This skids through. Therkshana is beaten as he looks to push at it.

41.3

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, A single now as this is worked through square leg for one.

41.2

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, On off. Kept out.

41.1

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Flatter and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.

over

41 | 3 Runs | HH: 223/6

40.6

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Liyanage retains strike. Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.

40.5

Taskin Ahmed to Maheesh Theekshana, Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.

40.4

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! Taken! Towhid holds on. That will make Taskin feel good. He hasn't been in the best of forms but a wicket can make him really happy. Important one too as this was the last recognised pair. Poor stroke from Hasaranga. This is shorter and outside off. He looks to play the upper cut but it goes straight to the the third man fielder who makes no mistake.

40.3

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, Angled into the body. Blocked.

40.2

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Now takes one. He manages to guide this ball which is on a length and around off, down to third man.

40.1

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, This is the length he needs to hit. Aroun off. Good length. This is guided to point.

over

40 | 5 Runs | HH: 220/5

39.6

Shoriful Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four dots on the trot to end the over. Fuller one, wide of off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to crunch it through the line but misses.

39.5

Shoriful Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, Slower one, full and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to hit it through the line but misses.

39.4

Shoriful Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, Fuller one this time, angled into the pads. Wanindu Hasaranga flicks it into the leg side for none.

39.3

Shoriful Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, Length, on off pole. Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and defends it out.

39.2

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, Length, around off. Janith Liyanage waits for it and guides it down to deep third for one. He gets to his half-century here.

39.1

Shoriful Islam to Janith Liyanage, FOUR! A boundary off the very first delivery. Pressure on Shoriful Islam. Short ball, sliding down the leg side. Janith Liyanage pulls it down to fine leg for a boundary.

over

39 | 11 Runs | HH: 215/5

38.6

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, Good comeback from Taskin Ahmed. Three dots in a row to end the over. A length ball, on off. Wanindu Hasaranga defends it from inside the crease.

38.5

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, Length, on off, blocked.

38.4

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, Goes full this time, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to drive it down the park but misses. He gets beaten on the outside edge here.

38.3

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, SIX! BANG! This one is even better. Taskin Ahmed does not learn from his mistake and serves it short once again. Wanindu Hasaranga goes for the ride and smokes it over the square leg fence for a biggie.

38.2

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, FOUR! Back of a length, on off. Wanindu Hasaranga reads it well and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket for four runs.

38.1

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Pitches it up, full and on off. Janith Liyanage drives it towards mid on for one.

over

38 | 5 Runs | HH: 204/5

37.6

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Islam fires it full, on off. Janith Liyanage brings out the on drive and crosses.

37.5

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, An arm ball, full and on middle. Janith Liyanage lofts it towards long on for none.

37.4

Taijul Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, Much fuller, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga drives it through covers for a single.

37.3

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, On middle, clipped towards mid on for one more.

37.2

Taijul Islam to Wanindu Hasaranga, A single taken now as Wanindu Hasaranga drives this full ball into the off side.

37.1

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Full, angled into the pads. Janith Liyanage uses his feet and flicks it into the leg side for one.

over

37 | 6 Runs | HH: 199/5

36.6

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Back of a length, outside off. Janith Liyanage waits for it and dabs it down to deep third for one. He moves to 41 now.

36.5

Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga, A length ball, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga guides it past backward point for a single.

36.4

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT! Another man bites the dust. Taskin Ahmed picks up his first wicket of the day. It is a length ball, outside off. Kusal Mendis now tries to apply the counter-punch. The mid off was inside the circle and Kusal Mendis thought he could hit it over the top, but he does not middle it. The ball flies off the bottom end. Najmul Hossain Shanto takes the simplest of catches at mid off. Wanindu Hasaranga comes out to bat now.

36.3

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, A single now as Janith Liyanage drives this full ball from outside off towards sweeper cover.

36.2

Taskin Ahmed to Janith Liyanage, Short this time, on off. Janith Liyanage mistimes his pull shot but enough to clear the in-field. They take a couple.

36.1

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Ahmed dishes it on a length, on off. Mendis taps it into covers and crosses.

over

36 | 7 Runs | HH: 193/4

35.6

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, FOUR! A positive end to the over for Sri Lanka. It is short, on top of middle. Janith Liyanage clears his front leg and pulls it over mid-wicket for four runs.

35.5

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Quicker and fuller, on off. Janith Liyanage works it back to the bowler.

35.4

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, On the pads, flicked into the leg side for a brace.

35.3

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Quicker and flatter, angled into the batter. Janith Liyanage is cramped for room. He ends up chopping it to point for none.

35.2

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Around off, pushed to mid off.

35.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, It is pushed through quicker, down the leg side. Kusal Mendis sweeps it towards short fine. The fielder fumbles and they cross for one.

over

35 | 9 Runs | HH: 186/4

34.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Now takes one after getting the boundary! Around off. This is guided to third man.

34.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Lovely shot. On middle. Fuller and it is clipped past mid on. That is a lovely stroke.

34.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Length and outside off. Mendis slashes but misses.

34.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Outside off. Liyanage guides it down to third man and gets off strike.

34.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Outside off. Mendis pushes it past cover and takes one more.

34.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Angled into the pads. This is nudged on the leg side for one.

34.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, WIDE! Way too short. Wided.

over

34 | 3 Runs | HH: 177/4

33.6

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

33.5

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, A loud appeal from Hasan but nothing. Outside off. This is pushed towards cover. The fielder fires it to the bowler who looks to collect it but it hits his hand and then the stumps. An appeal but the batter is well in.

33.4

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Around off. Blocked.

33.3

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On the pads. This is nudged around the corner for one.

33.2

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, A single as this is worked to mid-wicket.

33.1

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, On middle. Kept out.

over

33 | 7 Runs | HH: 174/4

32.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

32.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Around off. Blocked.

32.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Fifty for Mendis! He has been in good form in this series but needs to make it big here! Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.

32.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length and on off. Kept out.

32.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Just wide! FOUR! That though is a really good effort. This is short and on middle. It is pulled uppishly. The fielder at deep square leg runs to his left. Dives but it is just out of reach. Boundary.

32.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Janith Liyanage, Gets off strike on the very first ball! On the pads. This is nudged around the corner for one.

over

32 | 6 Runs | HH: 167/4

31.6

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Another single to end as Liyanage works it through square leg. Busy player this guy. Looks to score on every ball.

31.5

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On the pads. This is nudged around the corner for one more.

31.4

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, A quick run! On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

31.4

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, That is a massive appeal but the umpire signals it as a wide. Rahim wants the review to be taken and it is. The batter looks relaxed. NOT OUT! That is why he was quite relaxed. Nothing on it. Down the leg side. Liyanage looks to sweep but misses. Bangladesh lose a review.

31.3

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On the pads. This is nudged on the leg side for one.

31.2

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Tossed up on off. This is pushed to mid off.

31.1

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Shorter and around off. This is pushed through covers for one.

over

31 | 10 Runs | HH: 161/4

30.6

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, A single to end as this is pushed down to long off.

30.5

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Around off. This is guided to point.

30.4

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Slower and around off. This is guided towards short third man. The fielder dives to his left and gets a hand to it. Two taken.

30.3

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, This is fired in on off. Defended.

30.2

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, SIX! A welcome boundary. That was way too short. Liyanage rocks back and hammers it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

30.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Flatter and on middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

over

30 | 5 Runs | HH: 151/4

29.6

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Fuller, angled into the pads. Janith Liyanage nudges this into the leg side.

29.5

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Short ball, outside off. Janith Liyanage cuts it towards deep point for a brace. 150 is up for Sri Lanka.

29.4

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Good running! Floated and full, on off. Kusal Mendis pushes it down the park for an easy single.

29.3

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On off, blocked out.

29.2

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Pushed through quicker, on off. Janith Liyanage knocks it down the ground for a single.

29.1

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Darted on the pads. Mendis tucks it into mid-wicket for a single.

over

29 | 4 Runs | HH: 146/4

28.6

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Around off, defended watchfully.

28.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and fuller, on the pads. Mendis goes back and flicks this one into square leg for a single.

28.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, EDGY! It is pushed through quicker, on off. Mendis prods to defend it out. The ball catches the inside edge and rolls past square leg. The batters collect a brace.

28.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Flatter, on off. Mendis nudges this one into the leg side.

28.2

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Gives it some air this time. Janith Liyanage drives it down the ground and crosses.

28.1

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Drifts it in, around off. It grips and turns away. Janith Liyanage defends it watchfully.

over

28 | 2 Runs | HH: 142/4

27.6

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and fuller, on off. Kusal Mendis with a solid defensive stroke this time.

27.5

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Short, on leg stump. Janith Liyanage goes back and flicks it into the leg side for one.

27.4

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Around off, defended out.

27.3

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Flatter, on the stumps. Janith Liyanage goes back and blocks it into the off side.

27.2

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Quicker one, on off, defended out solidly.

27.1

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On the pads, clipped into the leg side for one.

over

27 | 10 Runs | HH: 140/4

26.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Another single this time as Kusal Mendis drives this full ball into covers.

26.5

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, A single now as Janith Liyanage drives this full ball along the ground.

26.4

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, Flighted and full, outside off. Janith Liyanage drives it to mid off for none.

26.3

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, SIX! Up and away! Janith Liyanage making his intent clear. He dances down the track once again, gets to the pitch of the ball and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a maximum.

26.2

Taijul Islam to Janith Liyanage, An arm ball, on the pads. Janith Liyanage uses his feet and clips it into the leg side.

26.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Full, on the pads. Mendis tucks it towards long on for one.

26.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! Taijul Islam goes full, but down the leg side. Kusal Mendis fails to connect his sweep shot. Wided.

over

26 | 3 Runs | HH: 130/4

25.6

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Floated and full, around off. Janith Liyanage prods and defends it back to the bowler. A successful over from Mehidy Hasan comes to an end.

25.5

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and flatter, on middle. Mendis nudges it into the leg side for one more.

25.4

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Floated and full, outside off. Janith Liyanage pushes it into covers for a quick single. He opens his account.

25.3

Mehidy Hasan to Janith Liyanage, Much straighter and on off. Janith Liyanage defends it watchfully.

25.2

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, OUT! TIMBER! Mehidy Hasan with a peach of a delivery which does the trick for Bangladesh. Mehidy Hasan comes 'round the wicket for the left-hander and drifts in a full ball, around off. It grips and turns away. Charith Asalanka tries to play it on the on side, but ends up playing the wrong line. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the off pole. Janith Liyanage is the new man at the crease.

25.1

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Flatter, on off. Mendis knocks it down the park for one.

over

25 | 7 Runs | HH: 127/3

24.6

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, A single to end the over. A boundary off the very first and then all they get is singles. 7 runs comes from this over. Length, on off. Mendis dabs it down to deep third for one.

24.5

Soumya Sarkar to Charith Asalanka, Another single now as Charith Asalanka finds the gap with ease. He flicks this length ball into square leg off his pads for one.

24.4

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, Kusal Mendis finally manages to rotate the strike here. It is full, wide of off. Kusal Mendis reaches out and helps it towards sweeper cover for a single.

24.3

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, Length, around off, blocked out solidly.

24.2

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, Soumya Sarkar serves a length ball this time, on middle, nips away a hint. Kusal Mendis looks to flick it away but it catches the leading edge. Fortunately it does not pop up.

24.1

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Nicely played. It is short, going down the leg side. Kusal Mendis tickles it to the right of short fine. He gets it through the gap and finds the boundary.

over

24 | 0 Runs | HH: 120/3

23.6

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, A maiden! Around off. This is guided to point.

23.5

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Flighted and on off. Asalanka pushes it to mid off.

23.4

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Around off. Blocked.

23.3

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Angled into middle. This is nudged to mid-wicket.

23.2

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, On off. Blocked.

23.1

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Around off. This is pushed to cover.

over

23 | 3 Runs | HH: 120/3

22.6

Soumya Sarkar to Charith Asalanka, A single to end as this is tucked around the corner.

22.5

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, Another single as this fuller ball is pushed to mid off.

22.4

Soumya Sarkar to Kusal Mendis, Fullish and on off. Blocked.

22.3

Soumya Sarkar to Charith Asalanka, Quick run! On off. This is pushed to mid off for one.

22.2

Soumya Sarkar to Charith Asalanka, On middle. Blocked.

22.1

Soumya Sarkar to Charith Asalanka, Around off. Kept out.

over

22 | 7 Runs | HH: 117/3

21.6

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, A dot to end! Back to back good overs for Lanka! On middle. Kept out.

21.5

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Punched away. A little too short and that was enough. Mendis rocks back and pushes it past cover and this races away.

21.4

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Nicely played! Flatter and outside off. This is guided past point for two.

21.3

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

21.2

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Flatter and on off. Asalanka guides it to point.

21.1

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

over

21 | 7 Runs | HH: 110/3

20.6

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Taskin continues to go for run. This is short and outside off. He pulls it past mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence. Bad end to the over for Bangladesh.

20.5

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Around off. On a length. This is pushed to cover.

20.4

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, On middle. Asalanka works it to the left of mid on and takes one.

20.3

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Outside off. Mendis waits and then guides it down to third man for one.!

20.3

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! A little too short. Wided.

20.2

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Just outside off. Left alone.

20.1

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Length and around off. Mendis stands tall and guides it to point.

over

20 | 1 Runs | HH: 103/3

19.6

Mehidy Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Excellent from Hasan! Just the one run from his first! On off. Quicker. Blocked.

19.5

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Just a run! Around off. This is pushed past cover for one. Can he end the over well now?

19.4

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Make that 4! On middle. Mendis plays it to cover.

19.3

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Slightly shorter this time and on middle. Mendis hangs back and keeps it out. Three dots in a row.

19.2

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, On off. Pushed through. Blocked.

19.1

Mehidy Hasan to Kusal Mendis, That is a beauty! Wow! Flatter and just outside off. This goes on with the arm. Mendis defends inside the line and is beaten. It goes just past the off pole.

over

19 | 7 Runs | HH: 102/3

18.6

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Better! On middle. Cramps him for room. Blocked.!

18.6

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, WIDE! Taskin is probably struggling to adjust to the left-right combo. He has been too straight to Asalanka. This time he slips it down the leg side. Wided.

18.5

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, Lovely timing! Only one though. Lets the ball come to him and just guides it past point. One run.

18.4

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Slightly short and on the body. This is nudged on the leg side for one.

18.3

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Now goes full and bowls it just outside off. Left alone.

18.2

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Too short and put away. Taskin needs to be better. He has given away far too many boundary balls. This is short and on the body. It is pulled past square leg and the ball races away.

18.1

Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length and on off. Asalanka defends.

over

18 | 2 Runs | HH: 95/3

17.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Beauty to end! Back of a length and on off. Mendis looks to defend but this moves away and goes past the outside edge. The ball still moving around a little.

17.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Another dot! Around off, fuller. This is driven to cover.

17.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and on middle. This is worked to mid on.

17.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Good length, just outside off. Mendis thinks of poking at it but bails out at the very end.

17.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Another one on the pads. This is worked fine down to fine leg for one.

17.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

over

17 | 1 Runs | HH: 93/3

16.6

Shoriful Islam to Charith Asalanka, Length, around off defended out.

16.5

Shoriful Islam to Charith Asalanka, Pitches it up, outside off. Charith Asalanka gets behind the line and eases it to mid off.

16.4

Shoriful Islam to Charith Asalanka, Another dot! Much fuller this time, wide of off, shaping further away. Charith Asalanka has nothing to do with it.

16.3

Shoriful Islam to Charith Asalanka, Short one, outside off, shaping away this time. Charith Asalanka lets it be.

16.2

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Shoriful Islam serves it short, outside off. Mendis cuts it to the right of deep third for one.

16.1

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length, outside off, angling across. Kusal Mendis leaves it alone for the keeper.

Drinks break! Sri Lanka were off to a flier with their openers going hammer and tonks. Although, Tanzim Hasan Sakib has single-handedly gotten his team back in the contest with three quick wickets. he broke the back bone of the batting attack for sure. Sri Lanka now have their task cut out. Will they be able to remain calm in a tricky situation? Only time will tell.

over

16 | 4 Runs | HH: 92/3

15.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Full this time, on the pads. Charith Asalanka flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket for a brace.

15.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Another dot this time. Back of a length, outside off once again. Charith Asalanka hesitant to go after it.

15.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Tanzim Hasan Sakib serves it full, outside off, shaping away. Charith Asalanka looks to defend it out but misses. He ends up hanging his blade away from the body.

15.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, A length ball, angled into the pads. Kusal Mendis tucks it past mid on for one.

15.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, in the channel. Charith Asalanka dabs it to backward point for one.

15.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Tanzim Hasan Sakib serves it on a length, outside off. It skids through. Charith Asalanka looks to chase it but misses.

over

15 | 0 Runs | HH: 88/3

14.6

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, A maiden now for Islam. His first one of the game. A length ball, slanting across the right-hander. Kusal Mendis leaves it alone.

14.5

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Islam now fires in a full one, on middle and leg. Kusal Mendis digs it out watchfully.

14.4

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length, in the channel. This one nips back in just a bit. Kusal Mendis looks to defend it from inside the crease but gets cut in half here. Kusal Mendis is caught inside the crease.

14.3

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Three dots in a row now! Once again Mendis has nothing to do with the delivery that leaves him.

14.2

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Two dots in row! A bit fuller this time, leaving the right-hander once again. Left alone.

14.1

Shoriful Islam to Kusal Mendis, Shoriful Islam bangs in a hard length delivery, outside off. Mendis places it towards point.

over

14 | 4 Runs | HH: 88/3

13.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, On a length, outside off, in the channel. Charith Asalanka shoulder's his arms at it.

13.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Nicely played. Charith Asalanka gets off the mark with a boundary. It is pitched up, full and on middle. Charith Asalanka leans into it and wrists it through the gap at mid-wicket for a fine boundary.

13.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Good length, outside off. Left alone.

13.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Another dot ball. Tanzim Hasan Sakib serves it full, around off. Charith Asalanka defends it into covers off the outer half.

13.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka, Full and on off. Charith Asalanka tucks it into the leg side for none.

13.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Sadeera Samarawickrama, OUT! CAUGHT! Who says Mushfiqur Rahim is getting older. A fine dive to his right, and he takes a stunner. Tanzim Hasan Sakib with his third wicket. He is single-handedly doing the trick here for his side. A fuller length delivery, on off. It nips away just a bit. Sadeera Samarawickrama tries to flick it away but is a bit early into the shot. The ball catches the outside edge and flies to the right of the keeper. Mushfiqur Rahim puts in a full-stretched dive to that side and continues the celebrations for his team. Charith Asalanka is the new batter in.

over

13 | 10 Runs | HH: 84/2

12.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, SIX! First aggressive intent shown from Mendis. It is short, on middle and leg. Kusal Mendis clears his front leg and tonks this one powerfully towards mid-wicket and it goes all the way.

12.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, A rare dot ball in this over. Taijul Islam goes full and outside off. Kusal Mendis dabs it to point.

12.4

Taijul Islam to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fourth single of the over. It is quicker and full, around off. Sadeera Samarawickrama knocks it past the bowler for one more.

12.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Kusal Mendis now rotates the strike as he clips this full ball towards long on.

12.2

Taijul Islam to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Another single now as Sadeera Samarawickrama punches this short ball through covers for a single.

12.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Looped up, full and outside off. Kusal Mendis defends it into covers for one.

over

12 | 2 Runs | HH: 74/2

11.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Sadeera Samarawickrama, On a length, in the channel. Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to chase it but misses. He gets beaten.

11.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, It is full, down the leg side. Kusal Mendis tickles it to fine leg for one.

11.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Fuller one this time, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis gets his blade down in time and defends it solidly.

11.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length, outside off, nipping in. Kusal Mendis leaves it alone.

11.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Goes full, outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama knocks it into the off side for one.

11.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Tanzim Hasan Sakib with his second wicket in no time. It is a short ball, outside off. Pathum Nissanka looks to heave it across the line but only manages to find a thick outside edge. The ball flies to Soumya Sarkar at a wide slip and he takes a simple catch there.

over

11 | 1 Runs | HH: 72/1

10.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Taijul Islam continues to be tight. It is full, outside off. Mendis leans in and knocks it into the off side.

10.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, An arm ball, quicker and on off. Mendis remains solid in his defense.

10.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Around off, blocked solidly.

10.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, A bit shorter this time, on off. Mendis goes back and punches it to mid off.

10.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, Flighted and full, on off. Mendis prods and defends.

10.1

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Full and outside off, driven to long off for one.

over

10 | 3 Runs | HH: 71/1

9.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Outside off. Left alone.

9.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando, OUT! Edged and taken! Tanzim Hasan Sakib strikes. He has gone for runs but when he gets it right, he has proven difficult to play. This is full and outside off. Not the best of balls he has bowled. It is there to be hit and Fernando goes after it. It though goes off the edge and the keeper takes it. Welcome wicket for Bangladesh. These two were going great guns. Can the hosts build from here?

9.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Fullish and on middle. This is worked towards mid on. A run taken.

9.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, A little too straight. Nissanka clips it around the corner and takes two.

9.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Angled into middle. Nissanka stands tall and blocks it out.

9.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, On off. Good length. This is guided to point.

over

9 | 7 Runs | HH: 68/0

8.6

Taijul Islam to Avishka Fernando, On the stumps. Kept out.

8.5

Taijul Islam to Avishka Fernando, Quick to and on off, defended well.

8.4

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Slightly fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

8.3

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

8.2

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, SIX! Over the fence. A little bit of air given and this is outside off. Nissanka plays the slog sweep and slams it over the mid-wicket fence.

8.1

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

over

8 | 9 Runs | HH: 61/0

7.6

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Glorious stroke! Length and on off. It wasn't a very bad ball but Fernando plants his front foot forward and hits it on the up through covers. The over started with a boundary and ends with one.

7.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando, Around off. Kept out.

7.4

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando, Beauty again! This is yet again angled into the off pole. He gets it to move away after it lands. Fernando is beaten as he tries to defend.

7.3

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.

7.2

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Beauty! Unplayable. Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. Gets it to move away after it lands. Nissanka is beaten as he tries to defend.

7.1

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Tanzim Hasan Sakib is welcome with a boundary! Another poor ball. Down the leg side and Pathum just helps it on its way to the fine leg fence.

over

7 | 11 Runs | HH: 52/0

6.6

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Dot to end but the damage was done earlier on. On off. Kept out.

6.5

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Now serves a wide one outside off. The tempter but Fernando isn't tempted and leaves it alone.

6.4

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, SIX! He has nailed that. Top shot. Bangs it short, probably the first real short ball of the game and Fernando was ready for it. He slams it over the square leg fence for a biggie.

6.3

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, On the pads. Fernando flicks but to short fine leg.

6.2

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller this time and this comes back in a little. Nissanka looks to drive but it goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.

6.1

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Runs flowing. Yet another boundary. Again, excellent gap finding. Shorter and outside off. This is cut past point. There are a couple of fielders in that region but he gets it past and it races away.

over

6 | 9 Runs | HH: 41/0

5.6

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! That is a lovely stroke! He has threaded a needle and this is a superb start for the visitors. Fuller and on off. This is caresses through covers and the ball races away. Another big over for Lanka.

5.6

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, WIDE! This is way down the leg side. Wided.

5.5

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Goes back to bowling on the off pole. Kept out.

5.4

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Fernando needed that. He was getting bogged down. Poor delivery by Taskin. He goes well wide outside off. Avishka throws his hands at it, it goes over point for a boundary.

5.3

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Around off. Length again. Good line too. Fernando plays it to point.

5.2

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Another quick nut! Shorter and outside off. Left alone.

5.1

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Quick delivery! On a good length and around off. Defended.

over

5 | 11 Runs | HH: 32/0

4.6

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Short once again, on the bodyline. Avishka Fernando goes back and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

4.5

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Back of a length, outside off. Avishka Fernando is caught in two minds. He wanted to pull it away but thought otherwise in the end. The ball catches the inside edge in the process and ends up with the keeper on a bounce.

4.4

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Length and on the pads, this one stays a touch low. Pathum Nissanka gets his blade down in time and tucks it through square leg for an easy single.

4.3

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Wonderful shot. It is too full, and in the arc of Pathum Nissanka. He gets under it nicely and lofts it over mid off. One bounce and into the ropes.

4.2

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Good length, angling across this time past the right-hander. Pathum Nissanka leaves it alone for the keeper.

4.2

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, WIDE! Islam errs in his line this time and the umpire signals a wide.

4.1

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nicely played. It is full, angled into the pads. Pathum Nissanka flicks it nonchalantly through the gap at mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

over

4 | 0 Runs | HH: 21/0

3.6

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Once again Taskin Ahmed beats the outside edge and completes a maiden over. On a good length this time, outside off, shaping away. Avishka Fernando unable to get a hold of it once again.

3.5

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, JAFFA! Taskin Ahmed angles in a length ball outside off. It nips away just a bit. Avishka Fernando goes for the expansive cover drive but only to connect with thin air.

3.4

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Once again Taskin Ahmed goes wide of the crease and angles in a full-length ball, on the pads. Avishka Fernando presses forward and defends it out.

3.3

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Fuller, angled into the pads. Avishka Fernando jams it out watchfully from inside the crease.

3.2

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Back of a length, outside off. Avishka Fernando tries to reach out but ends up pushing it to covers off the toe-end.

3.1

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Taskin Ahmed goes full, and straight, on off. Avishka Fernando defends it solidly on his front foot.

over

3 | 7 Runs | HH: 21/0

2.6

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, A length ball, on the pads. Avishka Fernando waits for it and clips it behind square on the leg side for one more. Sri Lanka are off to a positive start here.

2.5

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Good length, around the hips. Avishka Fernando swivels and pulls it fine past the wicket-keeper and he finds a boundary.

2.4

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, A bit fuller on the pads this time. Avishka Fernando closes the face of the bat and tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

2.3

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Much fuller this time, slanting across the right-hander. Avishka Fernando defends it to point off the outer half.

2.2

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, Back of a length, around off, this one nips back in just a bit. Avishka Fernando gets behind the line and eases it back to the bowler.

2.1

Shoriful Islam to Avishka Fernando, A length ball, in the channel. Avishka Fernando blocks it into the off side solidly.

over

2 | 12 Runs | HH: 14/0

1.6

Taskin Ahmed to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Up and over. It is pitched up, outside off. Pathum Nissanka goes after it and lofts it over covers for a cracking boundary. His first one of the game.

1.5

Taskin Ahmed to Pathum Nissanka, Goes straight and full this time, attacking the stumps. Pathum Nissanka digs it out back to the bowler.

1.4

Taskin Ahmed to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length, in the corridor of uncertainty. Pathum Nissanka gets it to point off the outer half.

1.3

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Good running between the wickets. It is full, angled into the pads. Avishka Fernando clips it through mid-wicket. The fielder gives it a chase and keeps it down to three.

1.2

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Nicely played. Avishka Fernando finds the first boundary for the visitors. It is a length ball, in the channel. Avishka Fernando stands tall and crunches it to the left of point for a fine boundary.

1.1

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, Taskin Ahmed goes full this time, outside off. This one holds its line. Avishka Fernando looks to drive it down the ground but misses.

1.1

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando, WIDE! Taskin Ahmed starts with a loosener. He serves it on a good-length, around leg but this one slides down the leg side. Wided.

Taskin Ahmed to bowl with the second new ball.

over

1 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/0

0.6

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, UP AND OVER! It is full, wide of off. Pathum Nissanka frees his arms and slices it over covers. It lands safely and they take two runs.

0.5

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, It is full, around off, nipping back in. Pathum Nissanka looks to defend it away but it catches the elbow and crashes into the pads.

0.4

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Once again gets it to jag back into the right-hander, Pathum Nissanka is able to defend it from inside the crease this time. Four dots on the trot to start with.

0.3

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, An appeal for LBW but turned down. Shoriful Islam lands his length ball, around middle and gets it to jag back into the right-hander. Pathum Nissanka takes a blow high on his pads due to that extra bounce.

0.2

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Shoriful Islam goes full once again, on off. Nissanka looks to crunch it through the line but it catches the inner half and goes back to the bowler.

0.1

Shoriful Islam to Pathum Nissanka, Islam pitches it up, full and on off. Pathum Nissanka knocks it into covers.

The match is set to begin. The Sri Lankan openers make their way out to the middle. Followed by the Bagladeshi players who take the field. Shoriful Islam to start with the new ball.

PITCH REPORT - Russel Arnold in near the deck and informs most of the time teams win on this venue while chasing. Informs that there is some grass on the track, also the pitch is very hard. Expect plenty of action. Any team would be tempted to bat first here and get anywhere near 275-80. It is all about the scoreboard pressure, as the spinners will get plenty of purchase off the surface.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (C/ WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.

TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the toss and ELECTED TO BAT!

Bangladesh on the other hand, will be out for revenge. They have the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam back and they'll hope their experience can come into use. They would also hope the change in ground would change fortunes. Can they turn things around? We will find out.

It is Lanka who emerged victorious in the T20I series. They thrashed Bangladesh in the third T20I to seal the deal and they would looking to do more of the same in the ODIs. They more or less have the same squad and we believe on paper, they are the better side.

Down with the T20I series and it is time for ODI format. Bangladesh and Lanka will taking on each other in a three-match ODI series. We welcome you to the coverage of the first one. Let's hope this is an absolute cracker. Stay tuned for the toss and teams.

... MATCH DAY ...

Bangladesh

Soumya Sarkar

Bat/Bow

Litton Das

Bat/Bow

Najmul Hossain Shanto

CAP/Bat/Bow

Towhid Hridoy

Bat/Bow

Mushfiqur Rahim

KEEPER/Bat/Bow

Mahmudullah

Bat/Bow

Mehidy Hasan

Bat/Bow

Taijul Islam

Bat/Bow

Taskin Ahmed

Bat/Bow

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Bat/Bow

Shoriful Islam

Bat/Bow

Sri Lanka

Avishka Fernando

Bat/Bow

Pathum Nissanka

Bat/Bow

Kusal Mendis

CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Bat/Bow

Charith Asalanka

Bat/Bow

Janith Liyanage

Bat/Bow

Wanindu Hasaranga

Bat/Bow

Maheesh Theekshana

Bat/Bow

Pramod Madushan

Bat/Bow

Lahiru Kumara

Bat/Bow

Dilshan Madushanka

Bat/Bow

Points Table - Super 8

Team	PL	W	L	PTS
IND	3	3	0	6
AFG	3	2	1	4
AUS	3	1	2	2
BAN	3	0	3	0
SA	3	3	0	6
ENG	3	2	1	4
WI	3	1	2	2
USA	3	0	3	0

Team	PL	W	L	PTS
IND	3	3	0	6
AFG	3	2	1	4
AUS	3	1	2	2
BAN	3	0	3	0
SA	3	3	0	6
ENG	3	2	1	4
WI	3	1	2	2
USA	3	0	3	0

Team	PL	W	L	PTS
IND	3	3	0	6
AFG	3	2	1	4
AUS	3	1	2	2
BAN	3	0	3	0
SA	3	3	0	6
ENG	3	2	1	4
WI	3	1	2	2
USA	3	0	3	0

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2024, 1st ODI - Full Squad

Team	PL	W	L	PTS
IND	3	3	0	6
AFG	3	2	1	4
AUS	3	1	2	2
BAN	3	0	3	0
SA	3	3	0	6
ENG	3	2	1	4
WI	3	1	2	2
USA	3	0	3	0