In a thrilling match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh fell short by just three runs against Sri Lanka in the first T20 of their three-match series. Despite Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali's courageous half-centuries, Bangladesh couldn't overcome the hosts' total of 207.
Key Moments:
- Sri Lanka post a challenging total of 207 in their 20 overs.
- Bangladesh lose early wickets, including Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Towhid Hridoy, leaving them three down in the fifth over.
- Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struggles in his 20-run innings, particularly against Matheesha Pathirana.
- Mahmudullah returns to T20I cricket and scores 54 runs off 31 deliveries, while Jaker Ali strikes his first T20I fifty.
- Bangladesh need 56 runs from the final four overs, but lose Rishad Hossain and Jaker Ali within the first three balls of the last over.
- Shoriful Islam hits a boundary, making it six needed from the final two balls, but the two middle-order hitters fail to hit a boundary, resulting in a three-run defeat for Bangladesh.
Player Performances:
- Mahmudullah: 54 runs off 31 deliveries
- Jaker Ali: 68 runs off 34 balls
- Matheesha Pathirana: 4 wickets for Sri Lanka
Match Summary:
- Sri Lanka: 207/6 in 20 overs
- Bangladesh: 204/9 in 20 overs (lost by 3 runs)
Highlights:
- Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali's fighting fifties
- Bangladesh's early wicket losses
- Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's struggles
- Sri Lanka's 4-wicket haul by Matheesha Pathirana
- Bangladesh's late-game collapse
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