Bangladesh pulled off a magnificent run chase against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 20, to secure vital points in the Super-Four stage of the 2025 Asia Cup. Litton Das won a good toss and opted to bowl first. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis batted well, adding 44 runs in five overs.
However, both the openers got out after getting starts. Kamil Mishara fell cheaply before Kusal Perera only managed 16 off as many balls. Dasun Shanaka played a blinder of a knock, smashing an unbeaten 64 off 37 balls. Charith Asalanka also contributed with an important cameo as Sri Lanka finished on 168/7.
In reply, Bangladesh lost opener Tanzid Hasan for a duck in the first over. However, Saif Hassan and Litton Das played aggressively to help the Tigers add 59 runs in the powerplay. After Litton departed for a 16-ball 23, Towhid Hridoy joined forces with Hassan and the duo forged a composed 54-run stand off 45 balls.
Wanindu Hasaranga broke the partnership between Hassan and Hridoy in the 14th over. The opening batter made 61 off 45 balls. Hridoy, however, took the responsibility upon himself to take his team home. He smashed a belligerent half-century before being dismissed in the 19th over. However, he had already put his team in a position…
Published: September 20, 2025 5:46 pm
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