That’s all we have for you from this thrilling contest. Just a reminder that they now join Afghanistan and India in the Super Four. Tomorrow, Pakistan and Hong Kong battle it out in yet another virtual Group A knockout contest. Until then, it’s goodbye and good night!
Kusal Mendis (60 off 37 balls) is the Player of the Match
What a win! Sri Lanka needed eight runs off six balls, and Asitha Fernando the hero of that final over, with a boundary and a couple of runs later on, followed by a no-ball, which eventually won the match for SL. Sri Lanka qualify for the Super Fours, joining Afghanistan and India. Bangladesh are knocked out of Asia Cup 2022
After 19 overs,Sri Lanka 176/8 ( Maheesh Theekshana 0 , Asitha Fernando 4)
Ebadot, for all his productive work in the initial stages of the chase, endures an expensive over in his final one. Ebadot oversteps in the third ball, a ball where Karunaratne scores a four. In the free-hit Karunaratne manages only a couple. But guess what? Karunaratne is run-out for 16, later in the over. SL need 8 off 6 balls.
OUT! Skipper Shanaka departs for 45. No half-century for Shanaka, and Bangladesh players are ecstatic following the wicket of Sri Lankan captain.
After 16 overs,Sri Lanka 141/6 ( Dasun Shanaka (C) 33 , Chamika Karunaratne 1)
An eventful over by Taskin Ahmed, who removes Wanindu Hasaranga. Chamika Karunaratne joins skipper Dasun Shanaka in the middle. SL need 43 runs off 24 balls to win.
OUT! Another one bites the dust. Hasaranga has to depart, caught by Mahedi Hasan in the deep off Taskin’s delivery. Hasaranga c Mahedi Hasan b Taskin Ahmed 2
After 15 overs, SL 137/5
This could still be anybody’s game. A gripping contest so far, and it’s been made even more unpredictable with the wicket of Kusal Mendis, who departs after a fine knock of 60. SL need 47 runs off 30 balls.
OUT! Mustafizur strikes to remove Kusal Mendis for 60. A huge blow for Sri Lanka, how much will this wicket affect the Lankans? Kusal Mendis c Taskin Ahmed b Mustafizur 60
FIFTY! A half-century off 32 balls for Kusal Mendis and it’s an important one coming at a very important time.