BAN vs SL Live Updates Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Captain Shakib Al Hasan and SL Skipper Dasun Shanaka©AFP
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto are in the fold while Bangladesh is three behind against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Maheesh Theekshana made waves for Sri Lanka early on when he knocked off Tanzid Hasan (0) in the second over. Later, Dhananjaya De Silva framed Mohammad Naim. Shakib Al Hasan fell victim to Matheesha Pathirana. Earlier, Bangladesh captain Shakib won the coin toss and opted to bat first in the ongoing Asia Cup game. (LIVE SCORE CARD)
Here are the LIVE updates of the clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023:
3:57 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Shakib is out!!!
This is a very big wicket for Sri Lanka and Matheesha Pathirana who is bowling his first ever in the game. It was thrown over and Shakib slid it to wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis. It was a good catch from Mendis and that sends Shakib away. Needless to say, Bangladesh is in serious trouble.
PROHIBITION 36/3 (10.4)
3:47 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: FOUR!
8.5 – Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan comes off the line with a beautiful four offside. His side desperately needs him today. In case you didn’t know, Shakib is the number 1 all-rounder in the men’s ODI ranking.
PROHIBITION 2/31 (9)
3:41 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: WICKET!
One more breaks and Bangladesh is now in big trouble. Mohammad Naim has played the ball into the hands of Pathum Nissanka on point. Two early wickets for Sri Lanka have now placed them on top.
PROHIBITION 25/2 (7.4)
3:31 PM (IST)
Live score: Good start for Sri Lanka!
Six runs came off Maheesh Theekshana’s third over. Najmul Hossain Shanto hit a four on the fourth ball before giving the strike to Mohammad Naim, who took a single off the last ball to make it a runover.
PROHIBITION 18/1 (6)
3:26 PM (IST)
BAN vs SL Live: Fallen!
Floored! Shanto tries to break the chains. He had misjudged the pace, but Shanaka was able to soften his effort.
PROHIBITION: 11/1 (4.1)
3:21 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Over!
And Naim manages to cross a line! Slower ball full on the center, and he gently taps it past the non-striker. That will take some pressure off
BAN: 8/0 (2.5)
3:17 PM (IST)
BAN vs SL Live Score: 0,W,0,0,0,0!
A wicket girl from Theekshana! Excellent job from the CSK man. Bangladesh is in turmoil. Only negative Sri Lanka, they lose a review for that shocking DRS on the last ball.
3:10 PM (IST)
BAN vs SL Live: Interesting!
Well, Theekshana rolls his arms. Shanaka decides to try a spinner from the other side. SL is on the attack and Theekshana strikes with his second ball. What a delivery. Tanzid makes the smart choice by not taking the DRS. That looked straight
Tanzid Hasan lbw b Theekshana 0 (2)PROHIBITION: 4/1 (1.2)
3:09 PM (IST)
BAN vs SL Live Score: Limit!
Naim is on the job! Full ball outside and he drives through covers. Gets the limit
FORBIDDEN: 4/0 (0.4)
3:04 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: It’s about time!
That’s right, the national anthems are ready! We are moments away from live action in Kandy. Kasun Rajitha has the new ball in his hands.
2:47 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: SL Plays XI!
Sri Lanka (playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
2:45 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: “Good toss to lose”
“We would have liked to bat first, but it’s a good toss to lose when it rains. The wicket should also help us under light. Even though we injured four key players, the bases are well covered. overall I expect a spin here because there is a bit of a tear in these wickets. Very excited. We have six batters, two all-rounders and three real bowlers. Matheesha Pathirana and Dunith Wellalage are playing,” said SL captain Dasun Shanaka.
2:43 PM (IST)
Asia Cup Live Score: Bangladesh playing XI
Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
2:43 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Bangladesh Bowling Lineup!
“We will bat first. It looks like a dry wicket to me, hopefully we can put the runs on the board. We know Sri Lanka is a very good team, we have to be at our best in batting, bowling and fielding. We have three seams and three spinners in our squad,” Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said at the coin toss.
2:37 PM (IST)
Asia Cup Live Score: Toss Time!
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the coin toss and chose to bat against Sri Lanka!
2:28 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Talk India vs Pakistan!
Interest this year remains focused on the rivalry between India and Pakistan, with the two Asian cricketing giants potentially meeting three times before the World Cup. Bangladeshi Captain Shakib Al Hasan was unfazed by the India-Pakistan hype. “They’re the favourites, so people will talk about it more,” Shakib said.
2:26 PM (IST)
Asia Cup Live Score: Shanaka Speaks!
Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera will sit out the tournament after being included in the original 15-member roster, but Shanaka said his team remained confident. “There’s no pressure at all,” he said.
2:21 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Who is Anamul?
Anamul, whose last ODI appearance for Bangladesh was against India in December, would later join the Bangladesh side on Wednesday ahead of their opening match against co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday.
The 30-year-old right-hander played 44 one-day internationals and scored 1,254 runs, including three centuries.
2:15 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Perfectly Summed Up!
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are preparing for a thrilling clash!
With key players missing due to injuries, Sri Lanka faces an uphill battle, while the influx of young talent into Bangladesh adds a new dimension to their game!#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/CUM4hJaFie
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) August 31, 2023
2:14 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Injury back for Bangladesh
Bangladesh suffered a setback in the Asia Cup on Wednesday when batsman Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament due to a viral fever. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Liton was unable to travel and named Anamul Haque as his replacement.
2:03 PM (IST)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second match of the 2023 Asia Cup between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
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