New Delhi, November 6, 2023: In the thrilling match of the ICC World Cup 2023, it was Sri vs Ban, and Bangladesh emerged victorious by 3 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 279 in 49.3 overs, with Charith Asalanka scoring a 105-ball 108. Bangladesh then chased down the target in 41.1 overs for losing 7 wickets, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring 90 and Shakib Al Hasan scoring 82.
Bangladesh’s win was their second of the tournament, and it kept them alive in the race for a spot in the semi-finals. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, was eliminated from the tournament with the defeat.
The match was also notable for the fact that Angelo Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket. Mathews was dismissed after he failed to take his position at the crease within two minutes of being called upon to do so.
ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Sri vs Ban
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a relatively new team in international cricket, having only gained Test status in 2000. However, they have made rapid progress in recent years, and they are now one of the top teams in the world.
Bangladesh is known for its strong batting lineup, which includes Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, and Mushfiqur Rahim. They also have a decent bowling attack, led by Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh has a good record in ODIs, having reached the semifinals of the World Cup in 2015 and 2019. They are also one of the top teams in T20Is, having reached the final of the World Cup in 2016.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the most successful teams in cricket history, having won the World Cup in 1996 and 2007. They are also the only team to have won the Champions Trophy twice.
Sri Lanka is known for its all-round strength. They have a strong batting lineup, which includes Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva. They also have a decent bowling attack, led by Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka has not been as prosperous in recent years, but they are still a dangerous team. They have a lot of experience and talent, and they are capable of beating any team on their day.
Shakib Al Hasan: Man of the Match
Shakib Al Hasan was named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He took two wickets for 57 runs in Sri Lanka’s innings and then scored a match-winning 82 runs off 65 balls in Bangladesh’s chase.
Shakib’s bowling innings was very impressive. He bowled with great control and variations, and he was able to pick up the wickets of two key Sri Lankan batsmen in Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva.
Shakib’s batting innings was even more impressive. He came to the crease at a time when Bangladesh was in trouble, and he played a very responsible innings. He paced himself well and rotated the strike, and he also played some big shots when needed.
Shakib’s match-winning performance was a testament to his all-round ability. He is one of the best all-rounders in the world, and he is always a threat to the opposition.
Shakib Al Hasan’s Career Highlights
He is the only player to have scored 6,000 runs and taken 250 wickets in ODIs and T20Is.
He is the only player to have won the Player of the Tournament award in both the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC World T20.
He is the only player to have scored a century and taken a five-wicket haul in ODIs and T20Is.
He is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in both ODIs and T20Is.
In ODIs, he holds the top position as the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh.
Shakib Al Hasan ranks among the all-time great all-rounders in the world of cricket. He is a match-winner for Bangladesh, and he is always a threat to the opposition.
Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have played 20 ODIs against each other, with Sri Lanka winning 13 and Bangladesh winning 7. Bangladesh has won the last 3 ODIs between the two teams.
The two teams have also played 19 T20Is against each other, with Bangladesh winning 10 and Sri Lanka winning 9. Bangladesh has won the last 2 T20Is between the two teams.
Match Summary
Sri Lanka got off to a good start in their innings, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama both scoring 41 runs. However, they were dismissed in quick succession, and Sri Lanka found themselves at 82/2.
Charith Asalanka then came to the rescue, scoring a brilliant 105 off 108 balls. He was supported by Dhananjaya de Silva (52) and Dasun Shanaka (45), as Sri Lanka posted a total of 279 all out in 49.3 overs.
Bangladesh got off to a shaky start in their chase, losing two early wickets. However, Shakib Al Hasan (82) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (84) steadied the innings with a 158-run partnership for the third wicket.
Both batsmen were dismissed within a few balls of each other, but Bangladesh kept their composure and reached the target in 41.1 overs, thanks to contributions from Afif Hossain (39) and Mahmudullah Riyad (21).
Key Moments
- Charith Asalanka’s brilliant century for Sri Lanka, helped them post a competitive total.
- Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round performance for Bangladesh included a match-winning half-century with the bat and two wickets with the ball.
- The 158-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied Bangladesh’s chase.
- Bangladesh’s composure in the final overs of the chase, as they reached the target without losing any further wickets.
