Bangladesh Innings:
Opener Meghidi Hasan Mirage 38 (26), middle order Abib Hossain 39 (22), Mohammadullah 27 (22) and Mosadek Hossain 24 (9) played well in the Bangladesh team, who came out first, and the team scored 183/7 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka Innings:
Openers Padum Nishanka 20 (19) and Kushal Mendis 60 (37) played well in the Sri Lankan team chasing the target. Next captain Shanaka scored big in the last over of 45 (33). 17 runs came in the 19th over from Abbott Hossain when 27 runs were needed in 2 overs. With only the spinner to bowl the last over, Mehdi Hasan conceded 8 runs in the first 3 balls.
As a result, the Sri Lankan team scored 184/8 in 19.2 overs, won by 2 wickets and qualified for the Super 4 round.
Shakib Al Hasan Interview:
Speaking after the defeat in the match, Shakib Al Hasan said, “The main reason for the defeat was not bowling well in some overs. The plan could not be executed properly as the bowlers did not perform well. Because of this, the spinner had to bowl the last over. Shanaka was brilliant in the last over. We have not done well in the last 6 months. Next comes the T20 World Cup series. Let’s prepare from now to perform well in it” he said.
Shanaka, who gave an interview before the match, said, “Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur are the best players in the Bangladesh team. They can be defeated more easily than Afghanistan. Due to this, Shakib has praised Shanaka regardless of anything while the fans are in a frenzy.