In a nail-biting encounter at the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh managed to secure a narrow victory over Sri Lanka by just two wickets. The match, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, saw Bangladesh chase down a modest target of 125 runs with two balls to spare.
Sri Lanka, who won the toss and elected to bat first, struggled to post a competitive total on the board. The Lankan Lions were restricted to 124/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with Mustafizur Rahman (3/17) and Rishad Hossain (3/22) being the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh.
In response, Bangladesh got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets within the powerplay. However, a crucial 63-run partnership between Litton Das (47) and Towhid Hridoy (21) steadied the ship and put the Tigers back on track.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Bangladesh managed to keep their cool and eventually crossed the finish line in the penultimate over. Mahmudullah (19 not out) played a crucial role in the chase, hitting a six in the final over to seal the deal for his team.
The victory was a significant one for Bangladesh, as it marked their first-ever win over Sri Lanka in a T20 World Cup match. The win also propelled them to third place in Group D, behind leaders South Africa and second-placed Netherlands.
For Sri Lanka, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, as it left them languishing at the bottom of the table with two losses in as many games. The Lankan Lions will need to regroup quickly and come up with a better performance in their remaining matches if they hope to keep their hopes of progressing to the Super Eight stage alive.
Overall, the match was a thrilling encounter that showcased the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and the fine margins that often separate victory from defeat. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exciting matches and memorable moments, as the world's best T20 teams battle it out for the coveted title.
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