Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Bangladesh Edges Out Sri Lanka in a Nail-Biting Thriller at T20 World Cup 2024

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Bangladesh Triumphs in a Thrilling Contest T20 World Cup 2024

Bangladesh clinched a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka, leaving their fans ecstatic. Mahmudullah’s composure under pressure was crucial to the win, ensuring Bangladesh emerged victorious in a tense match. Sri Lanka, despite their efforts, have now lost two games, complicating their path to progression in the tournament. The pitch, which was not particularly conducive to scoring only 124 runs, offered some assistance to the pacers but didn’t have much turn. Sri Lanka’s batting fell short by about 20 runs of a par total, although Thushara provided a promising start with the ball.

Match Summary

Bangladesh found themselves in trouble early, at 28/3 during the powerplay. However, Litton’s sensible batting and Hridoy’s aggressive approach helped them regain control. Hridoy especially shone by hitting Hasaranga for three consecutive sixes before being dismissed. Hasaranga and Thushara tried to turn the tide by taking quick wickets, but Bangladesh maintained their composure to secure the win.

Key Performances

• Wanindu Hasaranga: Took crucial wickets, including Litton’s.
• Thushara: Provided early breakthroughs and added pressure with two quick wickets.
• Mahmudullah: Remained calm under pressure, guiding Bangladesh to victory.
• Litton: Batted sensibly, stabilizing the innings.
• Hridoy: Played with great intent, putting Bangladesh ahead with aggressive strokes.

Records and Statistics

Most T20I Wickets for Sri Lanka

1. Wanindu Hasaranga – 108 wickets
2. Lasith Malinga – 107 wickets
3. Nuwan Kulasekara – 66 wickets
4. Ajantha Mendis – 66 wickets
5. Dushmantha Chameera – 55 wickets

Narrowest Wins in T20 World Cups (by Wickets)

1. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Guyana, 2010 – 2 wickets
2. Pakistan vs South Africa, Colombo RPS, 2012 – 2 wickets
3. Hong Kong vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, 2014 – 2 wickets
4. Oman vs Ireland, Dharamsala, 2016 – 2 wickets
5. England vs South Africa, Mumbai WS, 2016 – 2 wickets
6. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Dallas, 2024 – 2 wickets

Notably, four of these six wins were achieved while chasing targets below 140 runs.

Most T20I Wins for Bangladesh Against an Opponent

1. Zimbabwe – 17 wins (25 matches)
2. Sri Lanka – 6 wins (17 matches)
3. Ireland – 5 wins (8 matches)
4. Afghanistan – 5 wins (11 matches)
5. West Indies – 5 wins (16 matches)

Bangladesh’s win against Sri Lanka added another memorable chapter to their T20I history, highlighting their resilience and strategic play in crucial matches.

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