Sri Lanka Edges Out Bangladesh in Thrilling T20I Opener

Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the opening T20I match of their series against Bangladesh, winning by a narrow margin of three runs[5].

The thrilling encounter took place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on March 4, 2024.

Match Highlights

– Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 206/3, thanks to a well-paced century by Charith Asalanka and contributions from Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis[1].
– Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, struggled early in their chase, losing three wickets in the first five overs[3].
– Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali staged a comeback for Bangladesh, both scoring half-centuries and keeping the hosts in the game[5].
– However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, restricting Bangladesh to 203/7, securing a 3-run victory[5].

 

Key Players

– Charith Asalanka (SL) – Scored a century to help Sri Lanka post a challenging total[1].
– Mahmudullah (BAN) – Returned to the T20I side after a long absence, scoring a quickfire 54 runs off 31 deliveries[5].
– Jaker Ali (BAN) – Scored his first T20I fifty, giving Bangladesh hope in the last stages of the game[5].

With this victory, Sri Lanka takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming matches as both teams continue their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024[4].

Citations:
[1]  https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-1st-t20-9195027/
[2]  https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-1st-t20i-of-sri-lanka-tour-of-bangladesh-2024-final-updates-today-04-mar-2024-101709550378227.html
[3]  https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ban-vs-sl-1st-t20i-live-score-updates-litton-hasaranga-taskin-shanto-sylhet-2510404-2024-03-04
[4]  https://youtube.com/watch?v=yev71HFJmnk
[5]  https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/sri-lanka-vs-bangaldesh-1st-t20i-report-jaker-ali-2510530-2024-03-04