The much-anticipated match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh took place on June 7, 2024, at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium. Both teams brought their cricket sports to the 15th match of Group D in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, making it a thrilling encounter. Bangladesh won by 2 wickets, securing a crucial victory in a close contest.
Match Overview
- Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
- Date: June 7, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM (local time)
- Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl
Squads: Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team
Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
Bench: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera
Support Staff: Chris Silverwood, Piyal Wijetunge, Naveed Nawaz
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Bangladesh National Cricket Team
Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Bench: Shoriful Islam, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam
Support Staff: Nic Pothas, Chandika Hathurusingha, Rangana Herath, Shane McDermott, Allan Donald
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1st Inning Scorecard (Sri Lanka Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 47 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 167.86 | c Shanto b Mustafizur |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 | b Taskin Ahmed |
| Kamindu Mendis | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 | c Tanzim Sakib b Mustafizur |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 21 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 80.77 | c Litton Das b Rishad Hossain |
| Charith Asalanka | 19 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 90.48 | c Shakib b Rishad Hossain |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain |
| Angelo Mathews | 16 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 | c Mustafizur b Tanzim Sakib |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | c Litton Das b Taskin Ahmed |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Tanzim Sakib b Mustafizur |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Nuwan Thushara | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 4 (b 0, lb 2, w 2, nb 0, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 124/9 | 20 Ov |
Fall of Wickets: 21-1 (Kusal Mendis), 48-2 (Kamindu Mendis), 70-3 (Pathum Nissanka), 100-4 (Asalanka), 100-5 (Hasaranga), 109-6 (Dhananjaya de Silva), 115-7 (Shanaka), 117-8 (Theekshana), 123-9 (Mathews)
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.20 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| Mahmudullah | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
Sri Lanka 1st Inning Score: 124/9 (20 overs)
Key Performances of 1st Inning
- Highest Runs: Pathum Nissanka – 47 off 28 balls
- Best Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman – 3 wickets for 17 runs
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Inning Scorecard (Bangladesh Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b N Thushara |
| Soumya Sarkar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Hasaranga b Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Litton Das (wk) | 36 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 94.74 | lbw b Hasaranga |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 | c Asalanka b N Thushara |
| Towhid Hridoy | 40 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 200.00 | lbw b Hasaranga |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | c Theekshana b Pathirana |
| Mahmudullah | 16* | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123.08 | Not Out |
| Rishad Hossain | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | b N Thushara |
| Taskin Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | lbw b N Thushara |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 1* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 13 (b 0, lb 1, w 12, nb 0, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 125/8 | 19 Ov |
Fall of Wickets: 1-1 (Soumya Sarkar), 6-2 (Tanzid Hasan), 28-3 (Shanto), 91-4 (Hridoy), 99-5 (Litton Das), 109-6 (Shakib), 113-7 (Rishad), 113-8 (Taskin)
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11.00 |
Bangladesh 2nd Inning Score: 125/8 (19 overs)
Key Performances of 2nd Inning
- Highest Runs: Litton Das – 36 off 38 balls
- Best Bowling: Nuwan Thushara – 4 wickets for 18 runs
Player of the Match
In Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard the Player of the Match award went to Rishad Hossain for his impressive bowling performance, taking 3 wickets and giving away only 22 runs, which proved crucial in restricting Sri Lanka to a manageable total.
Conclusion
In a closely fought encounter, Bangladesh edged past Sri Lanka by 2 wickets, with Mahmudullah holding his nerve at the end to secure the win. Despite Nuwan Thushara’s stellar bowling performance, Bangladesh’s overall team effort, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Litton Das, ensured their victory in this thrilling T20 World Cup match.
