Sri Lanka emerged victorious in opposition to Bangladesh in Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023. The Sri Lankan crew positioned on a commendable effectivity to protected a 5-wicket win, chasing down the target set by Bangladesh with precision.
Matheesha Pathirana wreaks havoc in Bangladesh camp
Worthwhile the toss and electing to bat first, Bangladesh set a perform of 165 runs for Sri Lanka. Their innings concluded at 164 runs in 42.4 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto was the standout performer for Bangladesh, anchoring the innings with a shocking 89-run knock off 122 balls. Nonetheless, an absence of considerable partnerships and customary wickets from the Sri Lankan bowlers restricted Bangladesh’s full. Matheesha Pathirana shone with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 32 runs in his 7.4 overs. Maheesh Theekshana furthermore chipped in with compulsory two wickets.
Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama shine with the bat for Sri Lanka
In response, Sri Lanka managed to know the intention of 165 runs in 39 overs, securing a well-deserved victory. Charith Asalanka was the hero of their batting lineup, contributing an infinite 62 runs off 92 balls, supported by Sadeera Samarawickrama‘s 54 runs and Dasun Shanaka‘s 14 runs. The Sri Lankan batting unit showcased resilience and willpower to steer their crew to victory.
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Bangladesh’s bowling effort was commendable, with Shakib Al Hasan and Taskin Ahmed bagging two scalps every, whereas Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan contributed with a wicket every.
In the long run, it was Sri Lanka’s balanced effectivity with each bat and ball that clinched the victory for them. They exhibited good teamwork and willpower all by the match, in the long term sealing a 5-wicket win over Bangladesh of their opening Asia Cup 2023 battle. Pathirana was adjudged ‘Participant of the Match’ for his distinctive bowling effectivity.
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Defending champions Sri Lanka have acquired their first match. They have been chasing merely 164 at dwelling nonetheless it was not easy. Bangladesh should win in opposition to Afghanistan now. #SLvsBAN #AsiaCup2023
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) August 31, 2023
Matheesha Pathirana’s exploits all by the IPL 2023 was commendable nonetheless his effectivity at present has reiterated the pliability improve he has revamped the earlier 12 months. #SLvsBAN #AsiaCup
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 31, 2023
Straightforward to see why Sri Lanka cricket, CSK and MS Dhoni are valuing Matheesha Pathirana so terribly. He’s nonetheless discovering out his craft. Nonetheless he’s discovering out shortly and shall be a exact handful in years to return.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) August 31, 2023
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Youthful Sri Lanka aspect.Nonetheless Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023, and cozy win for Sri Lanka – Unbelievable, Sri Lanka!
— The Cricket Data Present (@RecordsCricket1) August 31, 2023
Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama smash half-centuries to take Sri Lanka dwelling: https://t.co/xKjU7rYQhl
#BANvSL #AsiaCup2023 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tzZVFNMBf6
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 31, 2023
🏏 Sri Lanka WINS! 🇱🇰
Sri Lanka wins Asia Cup match in opposition to Bangladesh by 5 wickets.
🇧🇩: 164
🇱🇰: 165/5▫️Charith Asalanka : 62*
▫️Sadeera Samarawickrama : 54
▫️ Matheesha Pathirana : 4 wickets
That is Sri Lanka’s eleventh consecutive ODI WIN and makes it their longest worthwhile… pic.twitter.com/BBNaDHwpIK
— Dasuni Athauda (@AthaudaDasuni) August 31, 2023
Sri Lanka are the primary crew in males’s ODI historic earlier to dismiss the opponents in 11 consecutive matches. Australia and South Africa had executed it in 10 video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video video games on the trot. #AsiaCup2023
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) August 31, 2023
Congratulations to Sri Lanka’s inexperienced aspect for Worthwhile by 5 Wickets in opposition to Bangladesh. Bangladesh should win in opposition to Afghanistan on Sunday; in each absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely completely completely completely absolutely absolutely completely completely absolutely completely completely completely completely absolutely absolutely completely fully fully completely absolutely fully absolutely absolutely fully absolutely absolutely fully completely different case, they’re out. Precisely Achieved, Sri Lanka💯👏.#SLvsBAN #SLvBAN #Asiacup2023 #AsiaCup23 pic.twitter.com/t0tAyNIT4V
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) August 31, 2023
It’s over. Sri Lanka win the sport by wickets. Precisely carried out, Lions.
A disastrous day accommodates an finish for Bangladesh. Irritating effectivity. #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/cqRxPSrcOB
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) August 31, 2023
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— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) August 31, 2023
Matheesha Pathirana acquired the Man of the Match award for his 4-wickets in opposition to Bangladesh. #LKA #SriLanka #AsiaCup #SLvBAN #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/jym00tqVLt
— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) August 31, 2023
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Pathirana has launched his arrival in Asia cup🔥 pic.twitter.com/UWJh1JvXFB
— msd_stan (@bdrijalab) August 31, 2023
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— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) August 31, 2023
Bangladesh all-out on 164 runs in opposition to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup.
•Pathirana: 7.4-0-32-4.
•Theekshana: 8-1-19-2.What a bowling effectivity by Sri Lankan bowlers notably Pathirana and Theekshana..!!! pic.twitter.com/VhMlKY4PYB
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) August 31, 2023
