Summary
Sri Lanka won against Bangladesh by six wickets in a T20 match at the Asia Cup. Pathum Nissanka was a standout player, scoring 50 runs and setting a new record for Sri Lanka. Bangladesh initially struggled but managed to score 139-5, which Sri Lanka surpassed with more than five overs remaining.
Key Facts
- Pathum Nissanka reached 2,000 T20 runs faster than any other Sri Lankan player, scoring 50 runs from 34 balls.
- Sri Lanka chased down 140 runs with six wickets in hand to secure the win.
- Bangladesh recovered from a difficult start to finish with 139-5, largely due to an 86-run partnership between Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali.
- Sri Lankan bowlers Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera took early wickets, reducing Bangladesh to 53-5 in 10 overs.
- Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from injury, helped restrict Bangladesh with figures of 2-25.
- Kamil Mishara supported Nissanka with an unbeaten 32-ball 46, securing the win for Sri Lanka.
- Shoriful Islam took a notable catch to dismiss Nissanka in a critical moment of the game.
- Bangladesh's efforts were hampered by missed catches and defensive batting strategies.
