170/2 (18.1)
CR : 9.36
165/5 (20.0)
CR : 8.25
Bangladesh won by 8 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Shanto
53(38)
18.1
6
D Shanaka to Shanto
SIX! Shanto finishes things off in style and also brings up his fifty with a biggie! Full-length on the middle and leg stump line. Shanto clears his front leg and whips it with a middle of the bat that sails over the deep square leg for a massive six. Bangladesh win by 8 wickets with 11 balls to spare, keeping the series alive.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Scored 50 in 38 Balls
50
BAN won by 8 wickets
20:58 IST and 21:28 Local Time | A well-compiled half-century for Najmul Hossain Shanto and Bangladesh complete a thumping 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka to draw level. That said, the hosts have dragged the three-match T20I series to the decider, on Saturday (March 9).
Chasing a target of 166, Bangladesh were off to a fiery start as they smashed 63 runs in the PowerPlay. There was a controversy when Soumya Sarkar's caught behind was overturned by the third umpire. It’s pertinent to note that there was a spike on the ultra-edge after the ball had passed the bat, despite a clear noise on the stump mic. Litton and Soumya then fell in quick succession, but they had done their job. Shanto then played a captain's knock and crossed fifty on the winning ball. He was supported by Towhid Hridoy, who hit a useful 32* off just 25 balls. The two batters displayed composure and took their side over the line with 11 balls remaining.
Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 165/5 in their full quota of 20 overs. The visitors lost Avishka Fernando early. However, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis steadied the ship and stitched a fifty-plus partnership for the second wicket. Both batters failed to convert their starts as Bangladesh bowlers pulled things back. Charith Asalanka, the stand-in Sri Lanka skipper, Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka then chipped in with cameos as Sri Lanka reached a decent total. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Soumya Sarkar grabbed a scalp each. Bangladesh’s batters then played with maturity and helped their side make it 1-1.
Chasing a target of 166, Bangladesh were off to a fiery start as they smashed 63 runs in the PowerPlay. There was a controversy when Soumya Sarkar's caught behind was overturned by the third umpire. It’s pertinent to note that there was a spike on the ultra-edge after the ball had passed the bat, despite a clear noise on the stump mic. Litton and Soumya then fell in quick succession, but they had done their job. Shanto then played a captain's knock and crossed fifty on the winning ball. He was supported by Towhid Hridoy, who hit a useful 32* off just 25 balls. The two batters displayed composure and took their side over the line with 11 balls remaining.
Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 165/5 in their full quota of 20 overs. The visitors lost Avishka Fernando early. However, Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis steadied the ship and stitched a fifty-plus partnership for the second wicket. Both batters failed to convert their starts as Bangladesh bowlers pulled things back. Charith Asalanka, the stand-in Sri Lanka skipper, Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka then chipped in with cameos as Sri Lanka reached a decent total. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Soumya Sarkar grabbed a scalp each. Bangladesh’s batters then played with maturity and helped their side make it 1-1.
Time for the post-match presentation....
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka Skipper): "We were 20-25 runs short, and that was the turning point. We needed big knocks. (Angelo) Mathews delivered, and has been doing it for years. That's why he's in the team. We'll try our best (in the last fixture)."
Player of the Match: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Player of the Match & Bangladesh Skipper): "Yeah, I think the boys showed a lot of character and I am very happy with the way we bowled in this game. I’m not giving credit to any particular bowler but all the bowlers bowled really well. We had a strong start with the bat, which set us up nicely. As a batter, I aim to score in every match, and I'm pleased with how I'm playing."
That's it. Thank you for joining us! On behalf of my co-commentator Deepak and scorer Yogesh, I, Sidharth, say goodbye! Cheers!