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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Score, Match 5 of Asia Cup 2022
Result · Sep 01 2022, Thu - 07:30 PM (IST)
BANGLADESH183/7
SRI LANKA184/8
Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
CRR:9.52
Player Of The Match
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In a thrilling Group B encounter, Sri Lanka knocked Bangladesh out of the Asia Cup with as they clinched a two-wicket win at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
With both sides entering the match after losing their opening fixtures to Afghanistan, it was the first knockout game of the multi-nation tournament.
After their listless show in their openers, the Group B match in Dubai was a thrilling encounter as official hosts Sri Lanka held on to their nerves as they chased down the target with four balls to spare.
Sri Lanka pulled off the highest chase in Asia Cup in an edge-of-the-seat contest, to qualify for the Super 4s.
After being invited to bat, Bangladesh got off to a strong start with 11 runs coming off the opening over, before Lankan debutant Asitha Fernando pulled it back for Lanka as he struck in his very first over, picking up the wicket of Sabbir Rahman (5 off 6) to reduce Bangladesh to 19/1 in 2.5 overs.
Despite losing regular wickets, Bangladesh rode on stellar partnerships between Mohammad Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain and Taskin Ahmed and Afif Hossain to post their highest total in the UAE.
In reply, Sri Lanka stuttered in their chase, but held on to clinch a thrilling win and qualify for the next stage.
The Sri Lankan openers put up 45 runs for the opening stand off 33 deliveries. The openers were cruising in the chase before debutant Ebadot Hossain came into the attack in the final over of the powerplay and picked up two wickets in his first over.
Kusal Mendis, who was handed as many as four life-lines, kept the chase alive along with skipper Shanaka. Mendis brought up an important half-century off 32 deliveries.
No ball Mahedi Hasan to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to long on and it was a no ball, fielded by Saikat. Oh no, Mahedi has overstepped. Sri Lanka win the nail-biting game to reach the Super Four stage. Mendis and Shanaka contributed well to their side. Kusal Mendis has been adjudged as Player of the Match. Join us tomorrow for another must-win game. Cheers.
FOUR! Mahedi Hasan to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Mahedi Hasan to Maheesh Theekshana. Quicker length ball, outside off stump down the track working, hit pad to point for 1 run, fielded by Mahmudullah.
FOUR! Ebadot Hossain to Asitha Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Wide Ebadot Hossain to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, wide outside off stump backing away driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Rahim.
OUT! Run Out. Ebadot Hossain to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to short extra cover, direct hit by Al Hasan. Shakib hits the bull's eye.
Ebadot Hossain to Chamika Karunaratne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Rahim.
FREE HIT. Ebadot Hossain to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, run save by Rahman, fielded by Miraz.
FOUR! Ebadot Hossain to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed to deep backward square leg and it was a no ball.
Ebadot Hossain to Chamika Karunaratne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
APPEAL! Ebadot Hossain to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Dhrubo, appeal made for Run Out.
Mahedi Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Mahedi Hasan to Dasun Shanaka. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Saikat. Mahedi has his man.
FOUR! Mahedi Hasan to Dasun Shanaka. Off break full toss, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Mahedi Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Miraz.
Mahedi Hasan to Chamika Karunaratne. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Rahman.
Mahedi Hasan to Dasun Shanaka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Al Hasan.
Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Miraz.
Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Mahmudullah.
Mustafizur Rahman to Chamika Karunaratne. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
FOUR! Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Miraz.
Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Saikat.
Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahim.
Taskin Ahmed to Chamika Karunaratne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Chowdhury.
OUT! Caught. Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Hasan. Bangladesh is slowly nearing victory.
Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dhrubo.
Taskin Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for 1 run, fielded by Al Hasan.
FOUR! Mustafizur Rahman to Dasun Shanaka. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.