Bangladesh begin Super 4 campaign with a win, beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in tense finish

On Saturday night, Bangladesh launched the Asian Cup 2025 Super Four Journeys with four exciting victories against Sri Lanka in a immersive match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This victory not only earned two vital points for Bangladesh, but also acted as a satisfactory revenge for previous defeats in the group stage.

In the pursuit of a 169 challenging target, Bangladesh’s innings were supported by a strong partnership between the opener Saif Hassan (61) and Towhid Hridoy (58). The determined half centuries maintained the necessary run and paved the ground for chase. However, Sri Lanka’s pottery was far from settling in the last sea, led to an exciting finish.

Bangladesh’s need for only five runs from the end, the tension was obvious. Jaker Ali, who continued for a big shot, was cleaned by Dasun Shanaka in the second ball of the two, and when he left only one run from two wholesalers, the match was twisted. A shocking silence stadium besieged, but Nasum Ahmed displayed a remarkable coolness, guiding the next delivery to secure a single run and fold the victory to back up the victory.

Previously, Sri Lanka’s innings were emphasized by a bright half -century from Captain Dasun Shanaka, who scored only 37 balls 64. The explosive performance pushed Sri Lanka to a competitive 168/7. Despite Shanaka’s extraordinary efforts, Mustafizur Rahman and Maheded Hasan Bangladesh, who played an important role in limiting the islanders and in order to pave the way for the victory, were the bowls of Bangladesh.

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