A dramatic win of Bangladesh in last over against Sri Lanka, led them to finals

A dramatic win of Bangladesh in last over against Sri Lanka, led them to finals Images ()

March 16(CRICKETNMORE) - Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets and becomes the finalist to face India for Nidahas trophy.This final showdown between the two teams was full of ups and downs. This match showed the competitive nature of both the teams which sweat down each and every player of both the teams. First the strong batting line up of Sri Lanka cricket team collapsed infront of Bangladesh bowling line up, but a miraculous partnership of 97 runs between Kusal Perera and Thisara Perera made Sri Lanka put a respectable total infront of Bangladesh batting.

Bangladesh started off with a slow start and with not very much contribution from the top order made them sweat for runs. Tamim Iqbal and Mushafiqur Rahim bring out their experience and built up a partnership of 64 runs which brought them back into the match. This match went into the last over where Mahmuddulah smashed 1 four and 1 six that led Bangladesh win over Sri Lanka with one delivery left in this crucial T20I match in Nidahas trophy.

Sri Lanka – 159 – 7 (Kusal Perera – 61, Thisara Perera – 58, Mustafizur Rehman – 2/39)

Bangladesh - 160 - 8 (Tamim Iqbal – 50, Mahmudullah - 43*,  Akila Dananjaya – 2/37)

Man of the Match -  Mahmudullah