Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Match, Group B at Kandy, Asia Cup, Aug 31 2023 - Match Highlights

RESULT

2nd Match, Group B (D/N), Pallekele, August 31, 2023, Asia Cup

164

(39/50 ov, T:165) 165/5

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 66 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Matheesha Pathirana

, SL

4/32

Maharoof: Bangladesh missed Tamim and Litton against Sri Lanka

Maharoof: Bangladesh missed Tamim and Litton against Sri Lanka

Mahroof: Pleased to see the planning from Samarawickrama and Asalanka

Mahroof: Pleased to see the planning from Samarawickrama and Asalanka

Jaffer: Shanto will be upset that he didn't bat through to the end

Jaffer: Shanto will be upset that he didn't bat through to the end

Jaffer: Pathirana uses his variations smartly

Jaffer: Pathirana uses his variations smartly

Maharoof: Theekshana's best is yet to come

Maharoof: Theekshana's best is yet to come

Is Theekshana not as effective against the top 10 teams?

Is Theekshana not as effective against the top 10 teams?

What does Shakib's captaincy mean for Bangladesh?

What does Shakib's captaincy mean for Bangladesh?

Is the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh rivalry going to get bigger?

Is the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh rivalry going to get bigger?

Which injury-riddled side has a better chance of coming out on top?

Which injury-riddled side has a better chance of coming out on top?

Spotlight on batters as SL, Bangladesh eye early win

Spotlight on batters as SL, Bangladesh eye early win

Spotlight on Mendis, de Silva and Mehidy

Spotlight on Mendis, de Silva and Mehidy

Kohli, Babar or Rashid - who would Bangladesh fans want in their team?

Kohli, Babar or Rashid - who would Bangladesh fans want in their team?

Language

English

Match Coverage

Shining, shimmering, splendid - the rise and rise of Matheesha Pathirana

How long the ride lasts is anyone's guess, but for now, the new slinga in town is doing everything in his power to prove he belongs

Shining, shimmering, splendid - the rise and rise of Matheesha Pathirana

'We should have batted better' - simple as that, Shanto says after Bangladesh's sub-par show

He stressed that Bangladesh batting only left-hand batters in their top four was not the issue

'We should have batted better' - simple as that, Shanto says after Bangladesh's sub-par show

Pathirana, Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to vital opening win

In the Asia Cup's group of death, Bangladesh now face a must-win game against Afghanistan

Pathirana, Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to vital opening win

Shanaka stresses on 'good brotherhood' between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

"There's a good relationship between the teams. We can't control the outside noise, but we have that respect"

Shanaka stresses on 'good brotherhood' between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Weakened Sri Lanka bowling under pressure in Naagin derby

Both sides are missing key players, and their bench strengths will be tested as Group B gets underway in Pallekele

Weakened Sri Lanka bowling under pressure in Naagin derby

Instant answers to T20 questions

Sri Lanka Innings

Player Name		R	B
P Nissanka	caught	14	13
FDM Karunaratne	bowled	1	3
BKG Mendis	bowled	5	21
S Samarawickrama	stumped	54	77
KIC Asalanka	not out	62	92
DM de Silva	bowled	2	7
MD Shanaka	not out	14	21
Extras	(b 2, lb 4, w 7)
Total	165(5 wkts; 39 ovs)

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	13	Dimuth Karunaratne	Pathum Nissanka
2nd	2	Kusal Mendis	Pathum Nissanka
3rd	28	Kusal Mendis	Sadeera Samarawickrama
4th	78	Sadeera Samarawickrama	Charith Asalanka
5th	7	Dhananjaya de Silva	Charith Asalanka
6th	37	Dasun Shanaka	Charith Asalanka

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Asia Cup

Super Four

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
IND	3	2	1	4	1.753
SL	3	2	1	4	-0.134
BAN	3	1	2	2	-0.463
PAK	3	1	2	2	-1.283

Group A

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
PAK	2	1	0	3	4.760
IND	2	1	0	3	1.028
NEP	2	0	2	0	-3.572

Group B

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
SL	2	2	0	4	0.594
BAN	2	1	1	2	0.373
AFG	2	0	2	0	-0.910