• Bangladesh registered their first-ever win against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

  • Mahmudullah guided his team to a nail-biting two-wicket win in a low-scoring thriller.

Twitter erupts as Bangladesh registers a nail-biting win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024
Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a thrilling encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Bangladesh registered their first-ever win against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Mahmudullah emerged as the hero for the Bangla Tigers, guiding his team to a nail-biting two-wicket win in a low-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments.

Sri Lanka’s innings: Pathum Nissanka shines amidst struggles

Sri Lanka’s innings began promisingly with Pathum Nissanka‘s aggressive batting, scoring 47 runs off 28 balls. However, despite his efforts, Sri Lanka’s batting lineup faltered, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Contributions from Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped push the total to 124/9 in 20 overs, but Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack.

Bangladesh’s bowling masterclass

Bangladesh’s bowlers displayed exceptional discipline, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, who claimed three wickets each. Rishad Hossain also made significant contributions with three crucial breakthroughs. Their combined effort restricted Sri Lanka’s scoring opportunities, ensuring they couldn’t post a challenging total.

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Bangladesh’s chase: Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy lead the charge

Facing a target of 125 runs, Bangladesh encountered early setbacks but found stability through Litton Das‘s resilient 36 and Towhid Hridoy‘s explosive 40, including four sixes. Despite a late scare, Mahmudullah’s unbeaten 16 guided Bangladesh to victory with just two balls to spare, sealing a historic win for his team. Sri Lanka’s bowlers fought hard to defend their total, with Nuwan Thushara leading the charge with four wickets. However, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t contain Bangladesh’s aggressive batting in the latter stages of the innings, falling short by just two wickets.

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