SL vs BAN Highlights Of T20 World Cup 2021, Super 12: Sri Lanka Defeat Bangladesh In High-Scoring Encounter

Sri Lanka kick off their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a  five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Group 1 match of the Super 12. Charith Asalanka and Bhakuka Rajapaksa scored half-centuries each as the Lankans got over the line in a high-scoring encounter.

24 needed off 24 balls! The equation is down to run-a-ball courtesy of some brilliant power hitting from Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa The game looked to be slipping away from Sei Lanka but the duo have not got them in the driver's seat.

Charith Asalanka has kept the pressure on Bangladesh bowlers despite Sri Lanka losing wickets at the other end. Asalnaka has been there since the start and needs to stay till the end of SL are to get over the line.

Wanindu Hasaranga departs as he tries to up the run rate. Sri Lanka have lost their way in recent overs, losing quick wickets. The batters need to get control of the game as a partnership is needed here.

Wicket! Shakib Al Hasan provides the much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh as he dismisses Pauthum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando. SL were looking on course to chase the score but have received huge setbacks in their chase.

Sri Lanka are progressing well in the innings putting pressure on the Bangladesh bwolers. The Mahmudullah-led outfit needs wickets to get a foothold in the ganme.

Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka have done well to keep up with the required run rate after the early wicket. Asalanka has been the aggressor between the two and has taken full advantage of the field restrictions.

After the early dismissal of Kusal Perra, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka are aiming to rebuild the innings. The duo have huge responsibilities on their shoulders in this mammoth run chase.

Wicket! A dream start for Bangladesh and Nasum Ahmed as Kusal Perera is dismissed in the very first over. Chasing a tough target, losing an early wicket will make things more difficult for Sri Lanka. Kusal Perera b Nasum Ahmed 1(3).

Bangladesh have played brilliantly on a sluggish wicket to post a more-than-competitive score on the board. The Sri Lankan batters will have to play well against a dangerous bowling attack if they are to kick off the competition with a win.

Wicket! Binura Fernando provides the breakthrough as he dismisses Naim Shaikh, who has played a brilliant knock. Sri Lanka will aim to build on it and restrict Bangladesh to as low of a score as possible. Naim c and b Binura Fernando 62(52),

Mushfiqur Rahim and Naim Shaikh have played well together and will be aiming to up the run rate even further in the death overs. A score of 160+ plus will be in the sights of Bangladesh as they look to start the campaign with a win.

Naim Shaikh continues to impress at the T20 World Cup 2021 as he scores his second fifty of the century and fourth overall. He along with Mushfiqur ahim will be aiming to take Bangladesh to a huge score.

Mushfiqur Rahim and Naim Shaikh have formed a great partnership as they are keeping the pressure on Sri Lanka bowlers. The duo isn't taking unnecessary risks but have managed to score at a decent rate.

Wicket! Chamika Karunaratne accounts for the dangerous Shakib Al Hasan, who went to pull a back of a length delivery but missed as the ball clattered into his stumps. Shakib b Karunaratne 10(7).

Wicket! Liton Das has to depart in the last over of the powerplay as Lahiru Kumara provides a much-needed breakthrough. Das looked uncomfortable on the field before playing a rash shot. Liton Das c Shanaka b Kumara 16(16).

Litton Das and Mohammad Naim have made a cautious start to their innings as the duo are focused mainly on playing themselves in before looking to play big shots.

Liton Das and Mohammad Naim have begun the proceedings in T20 World Cup 2021 match 15. The duo will be aiming to give their team a great start and set them up to a competitive total on a decent pitch.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and skipper Dasun Shanaka has opted to field first. Binura Fernando comes in for the Lanka side as Taskin Ahmed misses out for the Bangla Tigers.