Bangladesh achieved an impressive victory against Sri Lanka at Sylhet Stadium, successfully chasing down a target of 166 runs. Led by their skipper Shanto, who delivered a pivotal fifty including a crucial six, Bangladesh secured an eight-wicket win, ensuring the series stayed alive.
Bangladesh achieved an impressive victory against Sri Lanka at Sylhet Stadium, successfully chasing down a target of 166 runs. Led by their skipper Shanto, who delivered a pivotal fifty including a crucial six, Bangladesh secured an eight-wicket win, ensuring the series stayed alive.
The top-order batsmen, including Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar, provided a solid foundation for Bangladesh's chase. Their partnership of 68 runs marked the first 50-run opening stand for Bangladesh in a T20I since their match against Afghanistan in July last year. Despite a brief moment of tension when Soumya survived a close call following a review, Bangladesh continued their pursuit with determination.
Although the partnership was broken with Soumya's dismissal, Liton continued to anchor the innings before eventually falling after contributing 36 runs. Shanta, however, took charge and played a responsible innings, forming a crucial partnership with Hriday to guide Bangladesh to victory. Shanta's unbeaten fifty, his fourth in Twenty20 cricket, alongside Hriday's valuable contribution ensured Bangladesh reached their target with 87 runs off 55 balls to spare.
Shanta's performance not only propelled Bangladesh to victory but also marked a significant milestone for him, as he achieved his first fifty in international cricket in over a year. With this win, Bangladesh demonstrated their strength and resilience, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the series.
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