Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Highlights , Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

Asia Cup 2023 , The second match of the Asia Cup was played on 31 August 2023 between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the 

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first.

Asia Cup, 2023 - Match 2

Bangladesh
164 (42.4)

Vs

Sri Lanka
165/5 (39.0)

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets

BAN vs SL Match Highlights : 

Asia Cup 2023 , Sri Lanka Defeats Bangladesh by 5 Wickets in Asia Cup 2023

Sri Lanka started their Asia Cup campaign with a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second match of the tournament .

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Highlights :

Bangladesh batted first and scored 164 runs in 42.4 overs. Fast bowler Pathirana took 4 wickets for 32 runs, including Tamim Iqbal (11), Litton Das (19), Mushfiqur Rahim (23), and Shakib Al Hasan (3).

In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target in 39 overs with half-centuries from Sadisha Samarawickrama (54 runs fo 77 balls ) and Charith Asalanka (62* runs of 92 balls).

Samarawickrama and Asalanka put on a 78-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Asalanka hit 5 fours and a six in his 92-ball innings.

With this win, Sri Lanka have topped Group B. Bangladesh will play India in their next match.

Match Heroes:

- Pathirana (Sri Lanka): 4 wickets, 32 runs

- Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka): 54 runs

- Asalanka (Sri Lanka): 62* runs

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