T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets after thrilling contest

Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by two wickets in the 15th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 125 runs, Bangladesh reached their goal in the 19th over with eight wickets down. At one point, it seemed Bangladesh would achieve the target comfortably, but Sri Lanka made a strong comeback by reducing them from 91-3 to 113-8. However, Mahmudullah kept his cool and guided Bangladesh to victory, scoring 16 runs off 13 balls.

Towhid Hridoy was the top scorer for Bangladesh, making 40 runs off 20 balls with four sixes and one four. Litton Das also made a significant contribution with 36 runs. 

Nuwan Thushara was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in his four overs.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Bangladesh restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for 9. The Islanders were on track for a strong total at 100-3 in 14 overs, but Bangladesh's bowlers staged a comeback, limiting them to a modest score. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and pacer Mustafizur Rahman were key performers, each taking three wickets.

For Sri Lanka, opener Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer with 47 runs off 28 balls, hitting seven fours and a six.

Teams:

**Sri Lanka (Playing XI):** Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana

**Bangladesh (Playing XI):** Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (w), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib