BAN break national T20I record with massive win over SL
Bangladesh’s cricket team marked a significant milestone in their T20I history on Sunday, defeating Sri Lanka by 83 runs in Dambulla to level the series 1-1. The win was not only a confidence booster for the Tigers but also a testament to their growing prowess in the shortest format of the game. The victory margin of 83 runs is now the biggest in men’s T20Is against Full Member nations, surpassing their previous record of an 80-run win against the West Indies in December last year.
The Bangladesh team, led by Tamim Iqbal, won the toss and elected to bat first, putting up an impressive total of 186 for 5 in their 20 overs. The Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the Bangladeshi batsmen, who capitalized on the good starts provided by Soumya Sarkar (24) and Afif Hossain (34). Mushfiqur Rahim’s unbeaten 41 off 28 balls was the highlight of Bangladesh’s innings, as he took the attack to the Sri Lankan bowlers and helped the team post a competitive total.
In response, Sri Lanka’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of Bangladesh’s bowling attack. The Tigers’ bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman (3 for 24) and Nasum Ahmed (2 for 20), exploited the Sri Lankan batsmen’s weaknesses and dismissed them for 103 runs in 16.2 overs. The Sri Lankan team’s top order, which included the likes of Avishka Fernando (17) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (23), failed to deliver, as they were unable to rotate the strike effectively against the Bangladeshi bowlers.
The Bangladesh team’s victory was all the more impressive considering that they were without their star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the match due to a hamstring injury. Shakib’s absence was felt, but the other members of the team stepped up to fill the void and deliver a convincing win.
The win against Sri Lanka was Bangladesh’s fifth consecutive victory in T20Is, a streak that began with their series win against the West Indies in December last year. The team’s confidence is now at an all-time high, and they will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches against Full Member nations.
Bangladesh’s national T20I record is now a remarkable one, with five consecutive wins and a remarkable victory margin of 83 runs against Sri Lanka. The team’s ability to adapt to different conditions and oppositions has been impressive, and they will be looking to continue this winning streak in the future.
The Sri Lankan team, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in the remaining matches of the series. Despite their defeat, they will take heart from the performances of their young batsmen, who showed promise and potential in their short stays at the crease.
In conclusion, Bangladesh’s massive win over Sri Lanka was a testament to their growing prowess in the shortest format of the game. The team’s ability to adapt to different conditions and oppositions, combined with their growing confidence, makes them a force to be reckoned with in T20I cricket. As they look to continue their winning streak in the future, they will be confident of taking on any opposition and emerging victorious.
