Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana Strikes For Sri Lanka As Bangladesh Lose Tanzid Hasan Early

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: 0,W,0,0,0,0!

A wicket maiden from Theekshana! Excellent over from the CSK man. Bangladesh are rattled. Only negative Sri Lanka, they lose a review for that shocking DRS on the final ball.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Interesting!

Well, Theekshana is rolling his arms. Shanaka decides to try a spinner from the other end. SL are on the attack and Theekshana strikes with his second ball. What a delivery. Tanzid makes the smart choice by not taking the DRS. That looked plumb

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Boundary!

Naim is up and running! Full ball outside off and he drives through covers. Gets the boundary

BAN: 4/0 (0.4)

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: About time!

Right, the national anthems are done! We are moments away from live action in Kandy. Kasun Rajitha has the new ball in his hands.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Spin To Win The Match?

Expect fireworks!
Just to summarize #PiyushChawla’s take on today’s clash, “If you can SPIN, you can WIN.”
Which side are you cheering for today? pic.twitter.com/J9yT8y0MQ1

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 31, 2023

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: SL Playing XI!

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: “Good toss to lose”

“We would have liked to bat first but it is a good toss to lose with rain around. The wicket should also assist us under lights. Even though we have four key players injured, the bases are well covered. Generally, I expect some turn here because there’s a bit of tear in these wickets. Very much excited. We have six batters, two all-rounders and three genuine bowlers. Matheesha Pathirana and Dunith Wellalage are playing,” SL captain Dasun Shanaka says.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Bangladesh playing XI

Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Bangladesh bowling line-up!

“We will bat first. Looks to me a dry wicket, hopefully we can put the runs on the board. We know Sri Lanka are a very good team, we have to be at our best in batting, bowling and fielding. We have got three seamers and three spinners in our squad,” Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said at the toss.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Toss time!

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has won the toss and has opted to bat against Sri Lanka! 

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Talk about India vs Pakistan!

Interest this year remains focused on the rivalry between India and Pakistan, with potential for Asian cricket’s two giants to face each other three times before the World Cup. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was unfazed by the India-Pakistan hype. “They are the favourites, so people will talk about them more,” Shakib said.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Shanaka speaks!

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and fast-bowler Dushmantha Chameera will sit out the tournament after being named in the original 15-member squad but Shanaka said his team remained confident. “There is no pressure at all,” he said.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Who is Anamul?

Anamul, whose last ODI appearance for Bangladesh was in December against India, was due to join the Bangladesh squad later Wednesday ahead of their opening match against the co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday.

The 30-year-old right-hander has played 44 one-day internationals and scored 1,254 runs, including three centuries.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Perfectly summed up!

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are geared up for a thrilling clash!

With key players missing due to injuries, Sri Lanka faces an uphill battle, while Bangladesh’s infusion of young talent adds a new dimension to their game!#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/CUM4hJaFie

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) August 31, 2023

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Injury set back for Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffered an Asia Cup setback Wednesday as batsman Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament with viral fever. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Liton had been unable to travel and named Anamul Haque as his replacement.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live: Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second match of the Asia Cup 2023 between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka