Published 08:34 IST, September 10th 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Who are the top run-scorers and top wicket-takers after SL vs BAN match?
Samarawickrama and bowlers helped Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023. Sri Lanka have now won 13 consecutive ODIs.
- SportFit
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Sri Lanka knocked Bangladesh out of the Asia Cup 2023 by securing a 21-run win in a Super 4 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Saturday, September 9. Sadeera Samarawickrama's brilliant knock of 93 and a fifty from Kusal Mendis lifted Sri Lanka to 257 for the loss of nine wickets. In reply, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka and Matheesha Pathirana took three wickets each to bundle out Bangladesh for 236.
3 things you need to know
Bangladesh have crashed out of the Asia Cup 2023
Sri Lanka extended their winning streak to 13 in ODIs
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in Colombo
ACC Asia Cup 2023: Most Run scorer
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN): 193 runs in 2 innings
Babar Azam (PAK): 168 runs in 2 innings
Sadeera Samarawickrama (SL): 150 runs in 3 innings
ACC Asia Cup 2023: Top Wicket takers
Haris Rauf (PAK): 9 wickets in 3 matches
Taskin Ahmed (BAN): 9 wickets in 4 matches
Matheesha Pathirana (SL): 8 wickets in 3 matches
Sri Lanka's dominant run in ODIs
Sri Lanka's Sadeera Samarawickrama played a crucial role, scoring an aggressive 93 off just 72 balls, guiding his team to a total of 257 for the loss of 9 wickets after Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan chose to field. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka showcased his all-round skills by taking three important top-order wickets, setting the tone for the match. Maheesh Theekshana's carrom balls in the death overs proved to be a game-changer as Bangladesh was bowled out for 236.
Towhid Hridoy fought valiantly for Bangladesh, scoring 82 off 97 balls, but ultimately fell victim to Theekshana's tricky deliveries in the 44th over. Sri Lanka's victory marked their 13th successive win in one-day internationals, the second-longest streak in men's ODI history. Despite Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka's solid contributions, Bangladesh fought back, thanks to Shoriful Islam's impressive bowling. However, Sri Lanka's strong all-round performance secured them a well-deserved victory in this thrilling encounter.
Sri Lanka will next face India in their second Super 4 match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 on September 12 in Colombo.
Updated 08:34 IST, September 10th 2023
