Sri Lanka (140/4) defeat Bangladesh (139/5) comfortably by 6 wickets in Match 05 of Asia Cup 2025

[sweep_shot]

LOL. Bail didn't get dislodged. Ball hit the stump.

I think they should change this rule. If ball hits the stump, it should be out whether bail gets dislodged or not.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

He’s gloved it…

 

[YousafTheBeast]

53/5

 

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Litton is out.

53/5.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Problem for BD is they didn't punish full and short balls in the PP.

PP by length

Full - 0/11 off 10 balls
Good - 2/7 off 15 balls
Short - 0/12 off 11 balls

They are used to low bounce crappy mirpur pitch where ball doesn't rise above knee. Litton is the only guy who handles short ball somewhat well.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Tanzid and Emon. They are the best ones to replace Tamim currently. But, they haven't been very consistent.

Not even close to as consistent as Tamim. I like the look of Tanzid. If they're the best then he needs to be backed as an opener for at least a year.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

This was basically a must win for Bangladesh, they’re not beating Afghanistan.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bangladeshifan wants a 30 over format so that it just suits Bangladesh lol I think they should consider 1 over format so that Bangladesh can be competitive.

 

[sweep_shot]

They need to take it deep and slog in the last 5 overs.

Last 6 can all hit.

 

[sweep_shot]

Not even close to as consistent as Tamim. I like the look of Tanzid. If they're the best then he needs to be backed as an opener for at least a year.

Yes. Tanzid is getting backed since 2023 WC. LOL. Looks like they may continue to back him.

There is another U-19 kid. I forgot his name. He is good. I think he may make it to national team soon.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 54/5 (10 overs).

 

[YousafTheBeast]

You know this tournament is dead when even the midget SL fan doesn’t come to watch.

 

[Justcrazy]

54 . 5

10 overs

BD need to try get another 70 runs here.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Yes. Tanzid is getting backed since 2023 WC. LOL. Looks like they may continue to back him.

There is another U-19 kid. I forgot his name. He is good. I think he may make it to national team soon.

Where's that bloke. Yasir Ali. He had strong wrists and power. Saw him play a Tri Series in New Zealand and was impressive.

 

[jnaveen1980]

is Athar having a meltdown? who is watching it?

 

[sweep_shot]

Where's that bloke. Yasir Ali. He had strong wrists and power. Saw him play a Tri Series in New Zealand and was impressive.

Yasir was a bulky guy who could hit big.

He was dropped due to poor averages.

 

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Kusal Mendis looks a lot like Mohammad Haris.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

SHOTTTT JAKER

 

[jnaveen1980]

Basically they scored most of their runs from part time trundler shanaka. What was SL thinking before using this guy

 

[sweep_shot]

Four.

Almost a catch. LOL.

 

[RidiculousMan]

There is another U-19 kid. I forgot his name. He is good. I think he may make it to national team soon.

Jishan Alam?

 

[RidiculousMan]

SHOTTTT JAKER

Most exciting batter from Bangladesh after Litton. Litton also has fallen off lately

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Shanaka out of breath after bowling 3 overs, lol

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 60/5 (11 overs).

They should aim for 90/5 in 15 overs. Try to get 50 in the last 5. That can take them to 140 (something for bowlers to work with).

I think 160 is par at this ground.

 

[Rana]

So Bangladesh play all their cricket on crap wickets and this is how they play the moment they get a decent track against a decent side?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Anyone else see voldemort in Hasaranga?

 

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Jishan Alam?

Zawad Abrar.

I expect him to make it to national team soon.

 

[sweep_shot]

Anyone else see voldemort in Hasaranga?

LOL. Yeah. He looks like Voldermort.

He probably needs a haircut.

 

[jnaveen1980]

12th over 0 six

 

[jnaveen1980]

That cricinfo joker whoever that is has given us false stat i think about Bangladesh has improved their six hitting.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Have to get to 100 around 15 overs, last 5 should look to get 40+

 

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BD - 67/5 (12 overs).

2-3 big overs can fix the run-rate a bit.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Sri Lanka can win this too. I'll put them ahead of Pakistan

 

[sweep_shot]

Four.

Need more.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Srilanka stupidly lost the steam by giving the ball to part time trunder like Shanaka.

 

[CricVet]

Out? Will be close

 

[CricVet]

Safe

 

[sweep_shot]

That dive was crucial. Without the dive, he would've been out.

Shamim survives.

 

[CricVet]

Shameem is impressive

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 77/5 (13.1 overs).

 

[sweep_shot]

Four. Good shot.

RR goes past 6 for the first time. Need more boundaries.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Need to get 16 off the next over

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

BD - 77/5 (13.1 overs).

BD Needs to improve pitches at home to give their batters chance to express themselves instead of making Pitches like mirpur to Spring a surprise on visiting team to win a series. Series win is good but it hurts BD’s long term prospects of improving batting

BD batters hit more sixes now a days but their overall SR still low

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 84/5 (14 overs).

They scored 84 from 12 overs. First 2 overs were maidens.

 

[CricVet]

Ali is not so impressive. Shameem is a hidden gem.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD Needs to improve pitches at home to give their batters chance to express themselves instead of making Pitches like mirpur to Spring a surprise on visiting team to win a series. Series win is good but it hurts BD’s long term prospects of improving batting

BD batters hit more sixes now a days but their overall SR still low

Agree.

Anyway, they have Sylhet and Chattagong grounds where pitches are more batting-friendly. Mirpur is the most sluggish pitch in BD.

Maybe they should arrange more T20 games in Sylhet while arrange Test matches in Dhaka.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wow shot yaar

 

[YousafTheBeast]

140 is on

 

[Shafikapeo]

Bangladesh is a really pathetic kind of cricket team. I mean, considering the amount of viewership they have, being the 5th richest board, their performance even after playing for so many years isn’t even on the level of Steve Tikolo’s Kenya or Heath Streak’s Zimbabwe. No matter how many Julian Woods come in, they can’t teach them power hitting. Their cricket is limited to Dhaka-centric cricket clubs, and by playing only in Mirpur their stats look a little bit better.

 

[sweep_shot]

Almost a six. Ended up being a four.

Shamim is striking well. Need more.

 

[PAKFAN12]

Good partnership for Bangladesh . Now they can post competitive total.

 

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BD - 91/5 (14.4 overs).

Can they reach 150? It can give bowlers something to defend.

 

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BD - 93/5 (15 overs).

They should target 57 in the last 5 overs.

 

[mominsaigol]

So Bangladesh play all their cricket on crap wickets and this is how they play the moment they get a decent track against a decent side?

Had Pakistan been a bit smarter they'd have won the series vs Bangladesh at home as well.

Pakistan did their homework for UAE bit didnt expect such sluggish pitches in Bangladesh.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Agree.

Anyway, they have Sylhet and Chattagong grounds where pitches are more batting-friendly. Mirpur is the most sluggish pitch in BD.

Maybe they should arrange more T20 games in Sylhet while arrange Test matches in Dhaka.

you hardly see bowling friendly pitch in t20s In SENA especially Eng. If you look at their T20 Blast or Hundred league , Its always a run fest. Ball comes onto bat and batters hit through the line comfortably.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Had Pakistan been a bit smarter they'd have won the series vs Bangladesh at home as well.

Pakistan did their homework for UAE bit didnt expect such sluggish pitches in Bangladesh.

They Should have. Second T20 was close encounter and we should have chased that Paltry target

 

[sweep_shot]

you hardly see bowling friendly pitch in t20s In SENA especially Eng. If you look at their T20 Blast or Hundred league , Its always a run fest. Ball comes onto bat and batters hit through the line comfortably.

I think all pitches are necessary. Not all pitches are flat. For example, Sharjah has a sluggish pitch. SL have some sluggish pitches also. West Indies's Guyana has a sluggish pitch also.

Teams should practice on all pitches. But, they should play on flat pitches the most.

 

[sweep_shot]

100 is up.

100/5 (16 overs).

Hasaranga is done. He was tricky.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Jaker needs to take his finger out

 

[CricVet]

Come on Shameem, make it a game. 140 will definitely be an atleast 18 overs game

 

[Justcrazy]

Bangladesh likely to get 140 from here

 

[sweep_shot]

BD were 0/2 after 2 overs. They reached 100/5 after 16 overs.

Good recovery but they need to make last 4 overs count. Should aim for 150.

 

[sweep_shot]

Jaker is using an RNS bat. I don't see these bats much anymore.

I used to have an RNS bat 20 years ago. A relative gifted it to me.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Dayum Russell Arnold…chill bruh

 

[sweep_shot]

Dayum Russell Arnold…chill bruh

Russell + Athar = LOL.

#CringeOverload

 

[YousafTheBeast]

You would think the commies are watching from the monitor with no sight of where the fielders are placed.

As soon as ball hits bat, they go bananas.

 

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BD - 106/5 (17 overs).

 

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You would think the commies are watching from the monitor with no sight of where the fielders are placed.

As soon as ball hits bat, they go bananas.

I miss the good old days when we used to have legendary commentators like Tony Greig, Bumble, Michael Holding etc.

Commentary quality has gone down.

 

[Justcrazy]

56 runs partnership , they need to start taking chances , only 16 balls left

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Jaker gets a full toss, and he can’t put it away.

 

[sweep_shot]

56 runs partnership , they need to start taking chances , only 16 balls left

Yes.

The ones after them can hit. So, they should go nuts now. Need some boundaries.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 113/5 (18 overs).

Not good. Needed a big over.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six!

Need more.

 

[sweep_shot]

2 wides.

BD - 121/5 (18.1 overs).

 

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Another wide.

 

[CricVet]

Nice. What a little thrashing can do in t20

 

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BD - 127/5 (18.3 overs).

9 balls to go.

 

[CricVet]

Momentum shifting innings; especially from Shameem

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 131/5 (19 overs).

Final over. BD need a big over here.

 

[CricVet]

20 from next over. A miracle needed and BD will be on top