In a tense and action-packed contest, Bangladesh pulled off a brilliant four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final moments of the match. Chasing a target of 169, the team showed great fight and crossed the finish line with just one ball left, keeping fans hooked till the very end.

The chase was built on strong teamwork, with two crucial half-centuries providing the backbone of the innings. These knocks gave Bangladesh the control they needed at key stages and helped them stay in the game despite the rising pressure.

In the final overs, the tension was at its peak as every run mattered. Sri Lanka kept things tight, but Bangladesh held their nerve and showed remarkable calmness under pressure. That composure, along with smart batting, eventually guided them to a memorable victory.

Sri Lanka’s Innings

Sri Lanka's innings against Bangladesh was such an interesting hour to watch, with the team posted a competitive total of 168 runs. The innings was a mix of a solid start and a fantastic late surge, led by a brilliant performance from captain Dasun Shanaka. After Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first, Sri Lanka's top order got off to a decent start. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis played good, quick innings, getting the scoreboard moving. Nissanka hit a few boundaries in his 22 runs, while Mendis scored a steady 34.

However, after these two got out, Sri Lanka faced some trouble, losing a few wickets in the middle overs. At one point, it looked like they might not reach a big score.

But that's when Dasun Shanaka took charge. The captain played a fantastic innings under pressure, scoring an impressive 64 runs off just 37 balls. He hit three fours and a whopping six sixes, completely changing the game's direction. His powerful hitting and smart batting in the final overs helped Sri Lanka go from a decent total to a very strong one. Charith Asalanka also played a useful, quick cameo, helping Shanaka.

Bangladesh's bowlers did a decent job for most of the innings. Mustafizur Rahman was the best of the bunch, taking three wickets and keeping the runs tight. Mahedi Hasan also bowled well, picking up two important wickets.

In the end, it was Shanaka's captain's innings that made all the difference, giving Sri Lanka a solid total to defend. The match is now set for an exciting chase from Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s Innings

Bangladesh's chase began with an early setback when they lost opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the very first over. But from there, two key partnerships kept them in the game. Litton Das and Saif Hassan started the recovery, with Das playing a quick and impactful period of 23 runs. However, the real hero of the innings was Saif Hassan. He anchored the chase brilliantly, scoring a superb 61 runs off 45 balls, an innings filled with smart hitting and aggressive intent.

After Das's dismissal, Towhid Hridoy came to the crease and played an important role for Bangladesh. He formed a strong partnership with Saif, and together they controlled the middle overs. Hridoy was particularly impressive, hitting a quickfire 58 off just 37 balls. His ability to find boundaries and keep the scoreboard moving was vital in their chase.

The duo of Saif and Hridoy took Bangladesh to a point where victory seemed certain, but a few quick wickets in the end made the final overs very tense. Despite losing Hridoy and a couple of other batsmen, the team held their nerve. Shamim Hossain played a breathtaking cameo at the end, hitting a couple of crucial boundaries to guide the team home. The win came with just a single ball remaining, capping off a thrilling chase.

For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout bowler, taking two wickets and keeping the runs tight. Captain Dasun Shanaka also took two wickets in the final overs, which almost turned the game around. But in the end, the efforts of Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy proved to be too much, giving Bangladesh a memorable win.