Sadeera Samarawickrama starred with the bat as Sri Lanka clinched a 21-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo.
Meanwhile, Matheesa Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Dasun Shanaka dazzled with the ball as three bowlers picked up three wickets each.
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Batting first, the hosts managed to put up a humble total of 257 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs with Samarawickrama narrowly missing out on his century (93).
While bowling, the trio of Pathirana, Theekshana and Shanaka made sure that Bangladesh were restricted for just 236 runs.
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Final Score
Bangladesh - 257/9 (50 overs)
Sri Lanka - 236/10 (48.1 overs)
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Highlights Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
📸 Picture perfect cover drive by @pathuwa18!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 9, 2023
Perfect head position, leaning into the line of the delivery and handsomely driven for a 4️⃣
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5️⃣0️⃣ for #SadeeraSamarawickrama! 👏
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 9, 2023
The #SriLanka batter battled hard to bring up a brisk half century on a challenging pitch. 🫡
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.@dasunshanaka1 makes inroads and gives his team their first wicket!! 👆
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 9, 2023
The #SriLanka captain celebrates his birthday with a sweet gift 🎁
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Theekshana STRIKES! 🏹@maheesht61 traps #ShamimHossain in front and dents #Bangladesh with a vital blow! 💥
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 9, 2023
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GONEEEE! 👆
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 9, 2023
3️⃣rd wicket on the night for the birthday boy @dasunshanaka1!#SriLanka right back into the contest with this wicket.
Can Captain Dasun get a 5-fer?
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What next for Sri Lanka & Bangladesh?
Bangladesh are virtually out of the Asia Cup 2023 after losing back-to-back matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage. They will next face India on September 15.
Sri Lanka got off to a solid start in the Super Four stage with the win on Saturday. They will next take on India on September 12.
