Bangladesh Edges Out Sri Lanka in Thrilling T20 World Cup Clash
Bangladesh secured a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup Group D match. Key performances from Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, and Towhid Hridoy propelled Bangladesh past Sri Lanka's total of 124 runs. The victory has boosted Bangladesh's chances for the Super Eight qualifications.
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In a thrilling T20 World Cup fixture, Bangladesh clinched a two-wicket victory over former champions Sri Lanka.
Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain's match-winning figures of 3/22, complemented by Mustafizur Rahman's 3/17, restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 124 for 9 in 20 overs.
Despite opener Pathum Nissanka's 47 off 28 balls for Sri Lanka, crucial knocks from Towhid Hridoy (40) and Mahmudullah (16*) helped Bangladesh secure the win with an over to spare.
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