The Bangladesh-Sri Lanka T20 match is an exciting contest, showcasing equal skills in bowling and batting. The nature of the game and the tournament has changed, yet the match is filled with excitement. Each team competes fiercely, making it highly competitive and tension-free. Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya commented on the intense competition between the two opponents.
The International Stadium in Sylhet has witnessed this year’s display of international cricket prowess. Sri Lanka aimed for 207 runs in the first innings of the T20 match. Bangladesh, needing 83 runs to win in the last 6 overs, lost 5 wickets but is attempting to chase the target. However, in the last over, requiring 12 runs, Bangladesh is making an effort, and Sri Lanka has taken the lead in the series with a 1-0 score.
In the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka T20 series, a strong competition is evident between the opponents. Despite losing the first match, Bangladesh still has the possibility of winning the series. Whether in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy or in overseas matches, Bangladesh has a history of bouncing back to win the series even after losing the first match. In this series, Bangladesh hopes for victory, especially after performing well in the first T20 match. Sanath Jayasuriya, the Sri Lankan cricket advisor, mentioned, “They are playing on their home ground. They can perform well at any time.”
Although Sri Lanka lost the toss and batted first in the first T20, their score was 136 for 3 wickets in 13 overs. From there, without losing any wickets, they added 70 runs in the last 5 overs. Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan captain, played a destructive innings of 44 runs off 21 balls with 6 sixes. Despite losing the first match, Bangladesh still has hopes of winning the series at home. In the context of the second T20 match in the series, Jayasuriya said, “It was a good match. They (Bangladesh) played well, the batters batted well. Yes, I think (they can win the series). They (Sri Lanka) are doing well. The batters take responsibility and bat well, putting pressure on Bangladesh with a good score.