Dubai: In the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka qualified for the Super Four stage by defeating Bangladesh by two wickets.
Bangladesh had given Sri Lanka a target of 184 runs to win, but Bengal Tigers failed to defend the target, after losing the crucial match, Bangladesh is out of the Asia Cup.
Kosal Mendis batted aggressively and played an innings of 60 runs while Dasan Shanaka scored 45 runs. Among the remaining players, opener Patham Nissanka scored 20 runs, Charith Asalinka Akaran, Dhanushka Ganathilaka scored 11 runs, Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored two runs, Venindu Hasringa scored two runs and Chamika Karunaratne scored 16 runs.
Ibadat Hussain dismissed three players and Tasin Ahmad dismissed two players.
Sri Lanka pull off the highest successful run chase in a men's T20 Asia Cup to make the Super 4s 🔥 #SLvBAN | #AsiaCup2022
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 1, 2022
Sri Lanka won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat, Bengal Tigers scored 183 runs for the loss of seven wickets while batting first. The highest score was scored by Bangladesh on UAE soil.
The Bangladeshi team scored 98 runs in the last 10 overs.
Bangladesh go bang bang bang to post their highest T20I total in the UAE 🔥
98 runs in the last 10 overs! #SLvBAN | #AsiaCup2022
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 1, 2022
Bangladesh opener Shabbir Rehman returned to the pavilion after scoring five runs, then opener Mehdi Hasan Miraz scored 38 runs, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 4 runs, captain Shakib Al Hasan scored 24 runs, Afif Hussain scored 39 runs, Mahmudullah scored 27 runs and Mehdi Hassan scored one run. happened
This match is important for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as a loss in the match will eliminate one team from the event. From Group B, the Afghanistan team has qualified for the next stage.
Sri Lanka
Dhanushka Ganathilaka, Patham Nissanka, Kosal Mendis, Charith Asalinka, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Dasan Shanaka, Ashin Bandara, Venindu Hasringa de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Theekshana, Isetha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
Bangladesh
Shabbir Rehman, Mossadegh Hussain, Captain Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rehman, Mahmudullah, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Afif Hussain, Mehdi Hasan, Tasin Ahmed, Ibadat Hussain, Mustafizur Rehman.
