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Charith Asalanka is named the Man of the match for his unbeaten 80 off 49 balls.
172 is the highest target successfully chased by Sri Lanka in Men’s T20 World Cup. The previous highest was 165 (v New Zealand, Johannesburg in 2017).#SLvBAN #T20WorldCup2021— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) October 24, 2021
Sri Lanka win by 5 wickets!
It doesn’t matter how they come. Asalanka gets an outside edge to third man for four. It’s Sri Lanka’s highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup.
OUT! Nasum cleans up Rajapakse. He departs for 53 off 31. Sri Lanka need 7 off 10 balls. Length delivery on off, spins back in a tad. Rajapakse gives himself room and looks to cut but misses. The ball shatters the timber.
After 18 overs,Sri Lanka 163/4 ( Charith Asalanka 74 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 51)
A very good over from Mustafizur gives away just four runs. 9 needed off wo overs.
Mustafizur back on….
Mustafizur back on….
13 needed off 18 balls.
SIX! Asalanka charges down and hammers it over long off, off Shakib.