Bangladesh won against Sri Lanka by three wickets at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India.
The victory, marked by a thrilling match, resulted in Sri Lanka’s exit from the tournament. A stellar performance led to Bangladesh’s success from captain Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto, whose 169-run partnership was crucial in chasing the 280-run target within 41.1 overs.
The match’s turning point came with the presence of dew on the outfield, which posed difficulties for the Sri Lankan team in defending their target. Despite Shakib’s dismissal for 82 runs in the 32nd over, which led to a quick fall of wickets for Bangladesh, Towhid Hridoy’s batting steered the team towards victory, marking their first World Cup win over Sri Lanka.
Key Moments and Performances in the Match
Sri Lanka faced an initial setback with Kusal Perera’s early exit but recovered through strategic partnerships. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka formed a 61-run partnership, stabilizing the innings. Following a series of wickets, another significant 63-run partnership briefly uplifted the Sri Lankan side.
An unexpected event unfolded when Angelo Mathews was ruled as timed out, a first in cricket history. This incident occurred as Mathews waited for a replacement helmet. Nonetheless, Charith Asalanka’s remarkable century, featuring 108 runs off 105 balls, propelled Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 279 runs. Asalanka was ably supported by Dhananjaya de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana, who contributed valuable runs to the team’s score.
