BAN vs SL Review: Clinical Bangladesh eliminates Sri Lanka from the semi race
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka squared off in the 38th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup, which took place at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first as Sri Lanka managed to score 279 runs, losing all their wickets. Their innings got off to a shaky start as both Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis failed to capitalize on their initial momentum. However, the turning point came when Sri Lanka was at 135/5, and Angelo Mathews was timed out.
Charith Asalanka played a brilliant innings, notching up his second ODI century, and rescued his team from a precarious situation. He displayed a positive approach right from the beginning, even in the face of early wickets. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed bowled well with the new ball. Although he couldn’t secure any wickets, while Shoriful Islam managed to claim some crucial wickets. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled economically in the middle overs, although Tanzim proved to be costly.
Bangladesh faced a target of 280 runs and reached 169 with the loss of two key wickets. Shakib Al Hasan played a blistering innings, scoring 82 runs in just 65 balls. While Najmul Hossain Shanto fell just short of a century, being dismissed for 90. Eventually, Bangladesh successfully chased down the target with three wickets to spare.
Top Performers of the Match
Charith Asalanka (108 of 105)
Charith Asalanka’s innings was a class apart, marked by his resilience and a well-earned century. He maintained his composure while wickets were falling at the other end and displayed his class with two exquisite lofted shots over mid-off, particularly off Shakib’s bowling. His innings include five sixes and six fours.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib (3/80, 10 overs)
Tanzim Hasan Sakib stood out as the standout bowler, delivering crucial breakthroughs for the Sri Lankan team when they appeared to be in a stable position. He managed to secure three wickets while conceding 80 runs within his allotted 10 overs.
What next?
Going ahead, Bangladesh will play against the Australia on November 11. While, Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand on November 9.
