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September 20, 2025 9:45 pm
Sri Lanka concludes their innings at 168 for 7 in 20 overs. Dasun Shanaka was the star, smashing 65 runs off just 37 balls, including 6 sixes. Kusal Mendis contributed 34 runs. Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming 3 wickets.
September 20, 2025 9:45 pm
Dasun Shanaka smashes a massive six off the last ball of the innings, adding crucial runs to Sri Lanka's total. What a way to end the innings after a brilliant half-century!
September 20, 2025 9:42 pm
Dasun Shanaka hits a much-needed boundary off Taskin Ahmed, keeping the scoreboard ticking and adding vital runs in the final overs for Sri Lanka. He is playing a captain's knock.
September 20, 2025 9:41 pm
Wanidu Hasaranga attempts to accelerate the scoring but is caught by Tanzid Hasan. Mustafizur Rahman bags his third wicket, leaving Sri Lanka reeling.
September 20, 2025 9:38 pm
Kamindu Mendis is caught by Litton Das off the bowling of Mustafizur Rahman. A soft dismissal for Mendis, who departs after scoring just 1 run. Bangladesh picking up crucial wickets at the death!
September 20, 2025 9:36 pm
Oh dear! Charith Asalanka is run out! A mix-up in the middle and a brilliant piece of fielding from Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das sees Asalanka depart after a quickfire 20 runs off 11 balls. A crucial wicket at a critical time for Bangladesh!
September 20, 2025 9:31 pm
Dasun Shanaka smashes another colossal six, his fifth of the innings, taking him to 48 runs and just two away from a brilliant fifty. He is dominating the bowling attack with sheer power.
September 20, 2025 9:31 pm
Dasun Shanaka has reached a blistering half-century off just 30 balls, featuring 2 fours and 5 massive sixes. A truly impactful innings that has shifted the momentum.
September 20, 2025 9:30 pm
Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka have brought up a vital 50-run partnership off just 25 balls! Asalanka has contributed 20 runs from 11 balls, while Shanaka has smashed 29 runs from 14 balls, including 3 sixes. This partnership has injected much-needed momentum into the Sri Lankan innings.
September 20, 2025 9:30 pm
Dasun Shanaka launches a massive six off Shoriful Islam, his fourth of the innings. This powerful shot further accelerates Sri Lanka's scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowling side.
September 20, 2025 9:30 pm
Shoriful Islam bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to Sri Lanka's score. This helps in keeping the scoreboard ticking and puts more pressure on the fielding side.
September 20, 2025 9:19 pm
Charith Asalanka continues the aggressive batting, smashing a brilliant four off Taskin Ahmed! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking rapidly for Sri Lanka, building on the momentum from the previous over.
September 20, 2025 9:17 pm
Charith Asalanka gets into the act, launching a huge six off Taskin Ahmed! A brilliant start to the over for Sri Lanka, continuing the aggressive batting.
September 20, 2025 9:16 pm
Dasun Shanaka ends the over with a colossal six, his third of the innings and second in this over! He's unleashing a flurry of boundaries, shifting the momentum firmly in Sri Lanka's favor. What a power-hitting display!
September 20, 2025 9:14 pm
Dasun Shanaka smashes another massive six, following up a boundary from the previous ball. He is aggressively taking on the bowling, putting pressure on Nasum Ahmed and boosting Sri Lanka's scoring rate.
September 20, 2025 9:14 pm
Dasun Shanaka hits a powerful boundary, bringing up Sri Lanka's 100 runs. This vital boundary helps stabilize the innings after a recent wicket and keeps the scoreboard ticking.
September 20, 2025 9:10 pm
Just after hitting a boundary, Kusal Perera is caught by Litton Das off the bowling of Mustafizur Rahman. A crucial breakthrough for Bangladesh, putting Sri Lanka under more pressure. Perera departs for 16 runs.
| Name | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Name | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 1.4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Shoriful Islam | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
September 20, 2025 9:08 pm
Kusal Perera dispatches the ball to the boundary for four runs! A much-needed boundary for Sri Lanka, keeping the scoreboard ticking and releasing some pressure.
September 20, 2025 9:02 pm
Dasun Shanaka unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a magnificent SIX! This boundary provides a much-needed boost to Sri Lanka's scoring rate after a period of consolidation.
September 20, 2025 8:51 pm
Dasun Shanaka walks in after the wicket and immediately dispatches the ball for a superb boundary! What a way to get off the mark and ease the pressure after losing a wicket.
September 20, 2025 8:48 pm
Mahedi Hasan bowls Kamil Mishara! A crucial breakthrough for Bangladesh as Mishara departs after struggling to get going. The ball sneaked through his defense, sending the stumps cartwheeling. Sri Lanka loses their third wicket.
September 20, 2025 8:39 pm
Kusal Mendis, who was looking dangerous with 34 runs, has been caught by Saif Hassan off the bowling of Mahedi Hasan. A crucial breakthrough for Bangladesh!
September 20, 2025 8:31 pm
Kusal Mendis launches Mahedi Hasan for a huge six, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to the scoreboard. This is his third six of the innings.
September 20, 2025 8:31 pm
Kusal Mendis launches a massive six over the boundary ropes, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to Sri Lanka's total. This big hit keeps the momentum firmly with the batting side.
September 20, 2025 8:31 pm
Kusal Mendis continues his aggressive play, launching Mahedi Hasan for a huge six over the boundary. This powerful shot marks his third maximum of the innings, showcasing his dominant form and putting pressure back on the bowlers.
September 20, 2025 8:29 pm
Pathum Nissanka, who was looking dangerous with 22 runs off 13 balls, has been dismissed by Taskin Ahmed. A crucial breakthrough for Bangladesh, breaking a strong opening partnership.
September 20, 2025 8:23 pm
Pathum Nissanka launches Taskin Ahmed for a huge six over the boundary ropes! This is an aggressive start from Sri Lanka, with both openers now finding the big hits.
September 20, 2025 8:21 pm
Kusal Mendis continues his aggressive start, smashing his second six of the innings over long-on. He's looking dangerous and putting the pressure on the Bangladeshi bowlers with his powerful hitting.
September 20, 2025 8:20 pm
Kusal Mendis smashes his second six of the innings, dispatching Nasum Ahmed over the ropes! This powerful hit further boosts Sri Lanka's aggressive start, with Mendis now on 21 runs off just 13 balls.
September 20, 2025 8:17 pm
Pathum Nissanka takes Shoriful Islam to the cleaners, smashing three consecutive boundaries to end the over! This aggressive display has put Sri Lanka firmly in control and shifted the momentum early in the innings.
September 20, 2025 8:16 pm
Pathum Nissanka strikes two consecutive boundaries off Shoriful Islam, showcasing excellent timing and placement. This aggressive start is putting Bangladesh under early pressure.
September 20, 2025 8:15 pm
Pathum Nissanka unleashes a superb shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs! A well-timed hit that adds crucial runs to the Sri Lankan total and keeps the pressure on the bowlers.
September 20, 2025 8:10 pm
After a series of dot balls, Kusal Mendis finds the gap and smashes a much-needed four! This boundary releases some of the pressure that was building up and keeps the scoreboard ticking for Sri Lanka.
September 20, 2025 8:07 pm
Kusal Mendis gets off the mark in style, smashing Shoriful Islam for a massive six! This powerful stroke brings some early momentum to the Sri Lankan innings.
September 20, 2025 7:37 pm
The highly anticipated squads for both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been officially announced, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. Fans now know which stars will be gracing the field today.
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