Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI–Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets to win the One Day International (ODI) series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first, scoring 235 runs, which Bangladesh successfully chased down with four wickets in hand. Bangladesh took the lead in the series by achieving the target in the match.
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result | Player of the Match | Player of the Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 235 all out | – | |||
| Bangladesh | – | 237/6 | Won by 4 wickets | Rishad Hossain | Najmul Hossain Shant |
Sri Lanka’s Poor Start: Woes at the Outset
Sri Lanka’s beginning wasn’t promising as they took to the batting crease, with Pathum Nissanka falling for just 1 run, dismissed lbw by Taskin Ahmad. Shortly after, at 15 runs, Avishka Fernando was caught out by Mustafiqur Rahim off Taskin Ahmad’s bowling. Captain Kushal Mendis also fell victim to Rishad Hossain. Following this shaky start, the innings was steadied by Asalanka and Janith Liyanage. Asalanka played a composed innings of 37 runs before falling to Mustafizur Rahman, leaving the stage for Janith Liyanage, who played an exceptional knock of 101 runs. In this inning, he achieved a strike rate of 99.02, scoring 101 runs off 102 balls, including 11 boundaries and two sixes.
Bangladesh’s bowling performance shines
In this match, Bangladesh’s bowlers showcased excellent bowling skills. Taskin Ahmed led the attack with the most wickets, claiming 3 wickets for 42 runs. Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz each took two wickets, while Soumya Sarkar and Rishad Hossain grabbed 1 wicket each.
Bangladesh Achieved the Target with Ease
Bangladesh comfortably achieved the target, losing only 6 wickets in just 40.2 overs. Tanzid Hasan played a commendable innings of 84 runs, while opener Anamul Haque contributed only 12 runs before returning to the pavilion. Mustafizur Rahman scored 36 runs off 36 balls, and Towhid Hridoy added 22 runs off 36 balls.
The young all-rounder, Rishad Hossain, played an outstanding innings.
In his 3rd One Day International (ODI) match, Rishad Hossain delivered a spectacular performance, playing an explosive innings. In this innings, Rishad Hossain scored 48 runs off just 18 balls, propelling his team towards the target. He struck 5 boundaries and 4 sixes during his innings. This innings stands as Rishad Hossain’s most remarkable performance to date. It is hoped that Rishad Hossain will continue to play such outstanding innings in the future, winning the hearts of the spectators.
The celebration of victory by showing the helmet
The rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is akin to the matches between India and Pakistan, and this rivalry intensified even more from the 2023 World Cup onwards. One notable incident was when Angelo Mathews requested his helmet again, leading the umpire to call for a time-out, causing a stir on social media. Later, when Matthews dismissed Shakib Al Hasan, he celebrated by showing two watches, which was quite a sight. After winning the match, Bangladeshi player Mushfiqur Rahim celebrated by showing his helmet, which was quite a funny sight to behold.