BAN WON
ODI
BAN beat SL by 103 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match - Mushfiqur Rahim
BAN
246-10
48.1/50 Ovrs
 
141-9
40.0/40 Ovrs
SL
Sri Lanka in Bangladesh, 3 ODI Series, 2021 |2nd ODI |5/25/2021
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Commentary
  • That's all from this game! Bangladesh win the series with a game to spare and they will be pleased while Sri Lanka will hope to finish the series on a high after two disappointing outings. The last ODI will be played on Friday, 28th May 2021 at 1300 local (0700 GMT). Do join us then. Cheers and take care.
  • Mushfiqur Rahim, Player of the Match, says to win is a special thing and to contribute from the front really feels good but he is gutted as he couldn't finish the innings. He even adds there is a lot of areas to work on, this is not an easy track to play, but he is sure the teammates would take notes about the batting here and work on it together and come back stronger in the next match.
  • Tamim Iqbal, the Bangladesh skipper, says that they won 2 games and is happy that they won the series but hopes that they can play their perfect game in the third ODI. Opines that Rahim's innings was very good and adds that the wicket played well too. Praises his bowlers, especially Islam and Taskin. Feels that he is happy with the bowling and fielding department and adds that they took a couple of good catches. 
  • Kusal Perera says that the lack of experience cost them the game and in both the games, they have struggled. Adds that they have to back their strengths and they have to play fearless cricket. 
  • Earlier, in the game, Bangladesh were in trouble but Mushfiqur Rahim's century helped the hosts post 246 which was a good score on the wicket. The Lankan bowlers were good with Chameera doing a good job. The target looked difficult but by no means out of reach but Sri Lanka collapsed big time and they have been defeated by a huge margin. There were some rain interruptions and the game was reduced to 40 overs but by then the game was done and dusted. 
  • Sri Lanka were poor. They had a disappointing outing in the first ODI as well but they had shown a fight, but sadly, nothing in the second game. They bowled decently but their batting was poor. No one could make anything substantial and they crumbled against the Bangladeshi bowling. The problem was some batters got starts but could not capitalize and they have succumbed quite easily.
  • Bangladesh's bowlers were superb. They bowled superbly and did not give anything away to the Lankans. The spinners were superb, with Mehidy Hasan being the star of the show, picking up three wickets. Shakib too was brilliant while Mustafizur Rahman continued his form from the first game as well. Taskin Ahmed did not hold back as well as he bowled brilliantly and not giving Sri Lanka even a sniff. They will be pleased with the effort and they will go back proud. 
  • An excellent win for Bangladesh. They have won the game quite comfortably, by 103 runs (DLS method), and have taken the series with one game to spare. They also move to the first position in the World Cup Super League table and it is a proud moment for them. They had come into this series after not winning 10 games and they have bounced back with a bang. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, gave a fight in the first ODI but they have been crushed in this game.
  • 39.6
    1
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, There it is! Bangladesh have won the game and also the 3-game ODI series, as they are leading by 2-0, with just the final game to go! A length ball on middle, this is jammed out to the long off region for a single. BANGLADESH WIN BY 103 RUNS (DLS)! 
  • 39.5
    6
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, SIX! Udana wants to go down with all guns blazing here! Another short ball around off, Isuru Udana slams this one to the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 
  • 39.4
    0
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, On a shortish length and on middle, Isuru Udana comes ahead and looks to pull but misses. 
  • 39.3
    0
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, Full toss on middle, this is bunted to the mid off fielder. 
  • 39.2
    0
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, Slower and wider outside off, Isuru swings but misses. Only 4 more balls and the misery ends for Sri Lanka. 
  • 39.1
    6
    Shoriful Islam to Isuru Udana, SIX! Shortish and around off, Isuru Udana goes back and cracks this one over the long on region. 
  • END OF OVER 39 | 2 Runs & 0 Wkt | SL 128/9
  • 38.6
    0
    Mosaddek Hossain to Dushmantha Chameera, On off, defended out. 
  • 38.5
    1
    Mosaddek Hossain to Isuru Udana, DROPPED! Around middle, shortish, Isuru Udana looks to go big, but he only gets the height on this and the ball goes high up in the air towards the mid on region, but the fielder drops it. A single. 
  • 38.4
    1
    Mosaddek Hossain to Dushmantha Chameera, Outside off, this is slapped through point for a couple. 
  • 38.3
    0
    Mosaddek Hossain to Dushmantha Chameera, Fired on middle, this is nudged to the leg side. 
  • 38.2
    0
    Mosaddek Hossain to Dushmantha Chameera, On off, kept out. 
  • Mosaddek Hossain comees into the action.
  • 38.1
    0
    Mosaddek Hossain to Dushmantha Chameera, Shortish around off, this is pushed back to the bowler. 
  • END OF OVER 38 | 4 Runs & 0 Wkt | SL 126/9
  • We are back! The Bangladesh players make their way out to the middle, followed by Dushmantha Chameera and Isuru Udana. How long will Bangladesh take to pick up the final wicket? We will find out. This is now a 40 over game. Just two overs to go. Mosaddek Hossain will start with the ball.
  • Update 2128 local (1558 GMT) - The covers are coming, I repeat, the covers are coming off. We should get going anytime soon and we might see Bangladesh pick up the final wicket. Stay tuned.