The Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup opens with Bangladesh beating Sri Lanka by four wickets in Dubai.

In an exhilarating start to the Super Fours stage, Bangladesh outshone Sri Lanka by four wickets in Dubai. This thrilling match showcased impressive batting performances, particularly from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, who played crucial roles in securing the win.

Star Performances

Saif Hassan’s aggressive inning of 61 runs off just 45 balls, including two fours and four sixes, laid a solid foundation. Meanwhile, Towhid Hridoy made a significant contribution, scoring 58 runs from 37 balls, including two sixes. Their efforts were instrumental in helping Bangladesh clinch victory with just one ball remaining.

Dramatic Final Over

As the match approached a nail-biting finish, Bangladesh needed five runs off the last six balls. Jaker Ali hit a quick four on his first ball but was soon bowled by Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka also dismissed Mahedi Hasan for a two-ball duck. In a dramatic turnaround, Nasum Ahmed and Shamim Hossain secured the win, with Hossain finishing on 14 not out from 12 deliveries.

Sri Lanka’s Batting Display

Earlier, Sri Lanka had set a competitive total of 168-7, thanks to Dasun Shanaka’s impressive 64 not out from 37 balls. Despite a quick start by Pathum Nissanka (22) and Kusal Mendis (34), Sri Lanka struggled after losing early wickets, finding themselves at 65-3 in just over 9 overs.

Next Match Highlights

The focus will now shift to the exciting clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled for Sunday. This highly anticipated match marks their second encounter in the tournament, following the controversial no-handshake incident during the group stage.

Conclusion

Bangladesh’s stunning victory against Sri Lanka marks a significant achievement as they successfully chased down a target of 160-plus runs for the first time in 16 attempts. This win propels them into a promising position in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup.