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The second match of Super 4s in Asia Cup 2023 witnessed an enthralling battle between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday (September 9). The match proved to be a rollercoaster ride, with Sri Lanka ultimately e❀merging victorious by a decent margin of 21 runs.
Sri Lanka innings
Sri Lanka’s innings was characterized by a blend of steady partnerships and explosive strokeplay. Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a composed 40 runs, setting the foundation for his team. Kusal Mendis contributed a crucial half-century, amassing 50 runs off 73 balls. However, it was Sadeera Samarawickrama who stole the spotlight with a scintillating 93 runs off 72 deliveries and powered Sri La༒nka to a fighting total of 2꧂57/9.
The Bangladesh bowlers did their part to restrict the Islander’s batting lineup, with noteworthy performances from Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud. Both Taskin and Hasan bagged three wickets each for their team. Meanwhile, Shoriful Islam also chipped in with two wickets for 48 runs.
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Bangladesh innings
In reply, Bangladesh faced a daunting task but showed resilience in their pursuit. Towhid Hridoy‘s valiant 82 runs off 97 balls, supported by Mehidy Hasan Miraz‘s 28 and Mushfiqur Rahim‘s 29, kept their hopes alive. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Matheesha Pathirana (3 wickets for 58 runs) and Maheesh Theekshana (3 wickets for 69 runs), kept striking at crucial moments. Dasun Shanaka also bagged three scalps for the Islanders.
In the end, Bangladesh’s efforts fell short as they were bowled out for 236,𒐪 handing Sri 𓂃Lanka a 21-run victory. Samarawickrama was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his sensational batting performance in the contest.
Sri Lanka creates history
Moreover, Sri Lanka’s victory against Bangladesh also came as a historic achievement for them as they set a remarkable record with 13 consecutive ODI wins, making them the longest-winning Asian team in ODI history. Notably, only Australia (21) have more wins in the world.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Sri Lanka have done it!
They defeated Bangladesh by defending 257. A solid bowling performaﷺnce by Sri Lanka, Theekshana, Shanaka and Pathirana picked 3 wickets each.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Sri Lanka’s unbeaten streak is telling all of us something…winniꦑng is a habit and they’ve develo🥂ped that. Different heroes on different days. They could be the surprise package in the World Cup next month.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Some innings that from Sadeera Samarawickrama!
Do Sri Lanka have enough on the board?
If not what would have been a good score?
Note : Don’t go by what happ💯ened in the last game against Afghanistan, that game was in Pak , cos the pitches there are…
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
That was some show by Nasum Ahmed in the end. But even that wasn't enough.
Sri𒆙 Lanka win by 21 runs. Their 13th ODI win a row. 👏🏻 🍌
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
Srilanka has defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in Colombo St🦹adium 👏 🉐
— SAAD 🇵🇰 (@SaadIrfan258)
13th straight win for Sri Lanka in ODIs as they beat Banglades꧑h by 21 runs.
Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
A fine ODI knock after a while. The finesse, the style, and the accumulation of runs, reminiscing . The pulls, the cuts, dropping singles to the leg side off spinners. Mahela written all over. Let's hope Sadeera Samarawickrama has 'arrived'.
— Waruna Tennakoon (@warunanc)
Sadeera Samarawickrama's performance today was pure cricket magic. What a knock by him under pressure, just missed that well-deserved century but his crazy hitting while being under control had fans on the edges of their seats!
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb)
Boom 💥 Matheesa Pathirana 🌪️ The Yorker King 🔥
CSK Bloods Ruled 💛
Maheesh Theekshana 69/3 (9)
Matheesa Pathirana 58/3 (9.1)— YELLOVE 𝕏 Fever™ (@hajuri_janardan)
Not enough runs on the board, and I thought we were out of reach for a win today. But It was the 𝕴skipper showed incredible determination when it truly mattered with the ball in hand! Pathirana and Theekshana were equally ou🅺tstanding today.
— Praveen Namasivayam 🇱🇰 (@P🌌ravNamasivayam)
What a team effort from Srilanka!!They created a history by winning 13 ODIs in𒐪 a row,second highest in ODI cricket ever .
— Abhisek Gupta (@ABHISTRONG)
13 straight wins in ODI🌊s, second only to the Aussies of 2003, who won 21 games at a stretch.
None against the top 6 nations but winning is a habit for SL 🇱🇰 now. They're doing many things right.
How many games will they in tꦦhe next 10-12 ODIs? Exciting times ahead.
— Damith Weerasinghe (@Damith1994)
Towhid Hridoy, Remember the name…!!!!
He is just 22-year-old🐬, a fighting 🧸knock when wickets was going at the other and then scored 82 runs from 97 balls including 7 fours & 1 six.
The future of Bangladesh cricket.
&mdas♏h; The Cricket Records Show (@R✃ecordsCricket1)
