Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2015: As it happened
- Sri Lanka win the toss and Angelo Mathews decides to bat first
- Sri Lanka 332/1 from 50 overs
- Dilshan 161* Sangakkara 105* Thirimanne 52
- Dilshan and Sangakkara managed 210 runs partnership
- Bangladesh all out for 240 in 47 overs.
- Sri Lanka win 92 runs.
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Angelo Mathews
They [Dilshan and Sangakkara] were brilliant, they batted us through and Dilshan was amazing. It was a calculated effort and it was a clinical performance. I won't say clinical because we were slightly sloppy on the field, we could have done better. But once we got the runs bowlers got to bowl freely. It's important to peak at the right time and when it comes to the QFs, we'll take it one match at a time.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan
Really happy today because in last game I got out on first ball. I'm enjoying every single moment in the middle and try to enjoy every ball there with the youngsters. Sanga is a great man, no doubt. With him I've had more than 14-15 hundred partnerships.
With him I discussed how to build the partnership and the Powerplay. I also dropped one catch and it's part of the game, but I'm very happy how we came back and Malinga bowled well. We bowled and fielded well.
Over 47: Bangladesh 240 for 10: Rubel Hossain 0 (5)
Malinga is bowling his ninth over and starts with a dot ball. Sabbit flicks toward deep mid wicket and gets a couple. He moves to 49. A short pitch delivery from Malinga and Sabbir places it towards fine leg for a boundary. That brings his 50.
Another short pitch delivery and this time it outside off stump. Sabbir gives a simple to Sangakkara and that is the end of his innings. Sri Lanka are one wicket away from a victory. Taskin Ahmed is the new man in the middle and he gets out for a golden duck.
That's the end of the match as Sri Lanka win by 93 runs.
Over 46: Bangladesh 234 for 8: Rubel Hossain 0 (5), Sabbir Rahman 46 (55)
Dilshan is bowling his eighth over. A slower delivery takes a top edge as Sabbir tires to sweep. Luckily for him it falls just ahead of Sangakkara as he chases the ball. He then pulls towards square leg for a single, which brings Taskin on strike. Just one run from the over.
Over 45: Bangladesh 233 for 8: Rubel Hossain 0 (1), Sabbir Rahman 46 (55)
Mathews continues with six overs left in the match. Sabbir wants a single, but stopped by a fielder. It is followed by another dot ball. The game is more or less won by Sri Lanka and it's just mere formalities now.
Sri Lanka players have realised it and so does Bangladesh batsmen in the middle. Also the respective fans in the stadium know the outcome of this game. Only a miracle can change it.
Sabbir clear the mid off fielder as the ball races towards for four runs. He then places to third man and takes a single to finish the over.
Over 44: Bangladesh 228 for 8: Rubel Hossain 0 (1), Sabbir Rahman 41 (49)
Dilshan replaces Herath, who completed his quota of 10 overs. Sabbir reverse sweeps and the short third man misses the ball completely as the ball raises to the boundary. Dilshan bowls leg off stump and results in a wide. Sabbir's foot moment gave Sangakkara an opportunity for stumping.
The square leg umpire refers it upstairs and the third umpire after reviewing with the help of replays suggests it's not out. Sabbir then takes a quick single. Dilshan bowls another wide, this time it is way towards second leg slip.
Mortaza comes out and misses the ball, Sangakkara dismantles the bails even before Mortaza can keep make the ground. Taskin Ahmed is the new man in the middle and he finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 43: Bangladesh 222 for 7: Mashrafe Mortaza 7 (6), Sabbir Rahman 36 (45)
Perera is brought into the attack. The ball pitches on line and hits the pads. Both keeper and the bowler appeals, which is turned down the umpire. Mortaza charges down the pitch and smashes like a tennis shot over the mid wicket for four runs.
Perera complains of back problem and he is off the attack. Mathews will finish the over. Mortaza taps to third man and takes an easy single. Sabbir takes a single. 7 runs off it.
Over 41: Bangladesh 215 for 7: Mashrafe Mortaza 1 (1), Sabbir Rahman 35 (38)
Lakmal continues even after the powerplay. Mushfiqur just flicks towards the fine third man for a boundary. He tries to play going away from the wicket and misses the ball, as the ball hits the stumps. That's the end of Mushfiqur.
Mashrafe Mortaza replaces Mushfiqur and gets off the mark with a single. Sabbir smashes towards deep midwicket and gets four runs as he beats the fielder comfortably. He then places towards third man and the fielder had to dive to save the ball going towards the boundary. Sabbir gets two more runs.
Over 40: Bangladesh 204 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 32 (37), Sabbir Rahman 29 (35)
Last over of Batting Powerplay and Malinga continues. Mushfiqur is on strike. To dot balls to start the over. Mushfiqur takes a single and that brings Bangladesh's 200. Just one run from first four deliveries so far.
Sabbir flicks towards the slips and the ball races towards the boundary in no time. He finishes the over with a dot ball. 5 runs from the over.
Over 39: Bangladesh 197 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 31 (34), Sabbir Rahman 25 (32)
Lakmal is bowling his seventh over. After a dot ball, Sabbir takes a single after placing to third man. A quick single from Mushfiqur helps Bangladesh reach 199. That's 38 more runs off Dilshan's individual contribution today. Just 2 runs from it.
Over 37: Bangladesh 193 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 29 (32), Sabbir Rahman 21 (22)
Lakmal will continue from the other end as he and Malinga are looking to pick wickets during the powerplay. Sabbir takes a single after tucking one towards third man. He gets back on strike after Mushfiqur takes another single. It is followed by a double from Sabbir towards mid wicket.
A wide forces Lakmal to bowl an extra ball and Sabbir takes two runs off the last ball towards third man in the gap.
Over 36: Bangladesh 186 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 28 (30), Sabbir Rahman 16 (17)
Bangladesh opt for batting powerplay and Malinga is brought back into the attack, who has a slip in place. Three singles off first four deliveries within the circles so far. Sabbir finishes the over with a single. 4 runs from it.
Over 35: Bangladesh 182 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 26 (28), Sabbir Rahman 14 (14)
Herath is in his ninth over and Mushfiqur takes a single off the first ball. Sabbir gets off the strike in the fourth delivery of the over, who gets back to the strike following a single from Mushfiqur. Sabbir then finishes the over with four runs past the extra cover. Time for drinks break.
Over 33: Bangladesh 171 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 23 (23), Sabbir Rahman 7 (7)
Mathews brings Herath back into the attack. Sabbir is yet to take a run from the first three deliveries he has faced. He tries to tuck the fourth deliveries and takes an edge and misses leg slip and results in a double. Sabbir finishes the over with a boundary, sweeping towards fine leg.
Over 32: Bangladesh 165 for 6: Mushfiqur Rahim 23 (23), Sabbir Rahman 1 (1)
Dilshan contintues to attack. Mushfiqur comes down the pitch and smashes up in the air towards long on. Malinga puts down the catch and not only he did he drop it but helped the ball clear the rope and resulted in six runs. This is followed by a single.
This partnership is building on Sri Lanka need a wicket quickly. I was just talking about it and there you go, Shakib departs after giving a simple catch to Malinga at long on. Bangladesh supporters, I did not try to jinx it. Sabbir Rahman is the new man in the middle and he gets off the mark with a single.
Over 31: Bangladesh 157 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 16 (21), Shakib Al Hasan 46 (56)
Mathews decides to take things in his own hands and he replaces Herath. No change in the result as Shakib attacks him off his first delivery. A top edge goes past the keeper for four runs.
Shakib then slices the next ball towards deep backward point for second consecutive boundary. He then pulls towards fine leg and gets two runs. Shakib takes a single and gets Mushfiqur on strike to face the last ball, who takes a single towards third man to end the over.
Good over for Bangladesh as they get 12 runs from it.
Over 30: Bangladesh 145 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 15 (20), Shakib Al Hasan 35 (51)
Dilshan is bowling his fourth over. So far only one run has come from first two deliveries, that brings Shakib back on strike. The first two deliveries he has faced in this over results in two dot balls, followed by a single. Mushfiqur finishes the over with a boundary towards deep midwicket.
Over 29: Bangladesh 138 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 10 (17), Shakib Al Hasan 34 (48)
Mathews brings Herath back into the attack as Bangladesh are not attacking Sri Lankan bowler. He has conceded 14 runs in six overs. Shakib decides to take the aerial route and smashes one down the ground towards long on for a six.
Shakib takes two runs, before sending the ball down the ground for a four, this time towards long off. He then places towards deep extra cover for second consecutive boundary to finish the over.
Over 27: Bangladesh 120 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 9 (14), Shakib Al Hasan 17 (39)
Malinga in his fifth over and manages dot balls of first three deliveries. A Yorker off the fourth ball and still no run from this over. He gets off the mark with a single towards square leg. Mushfiqur finishes the over with a single. 2 runs from it.
Over 25: Bangladesh 115 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 7 (11), Shakib Al Hasan 14 (30)
Mathews brings his star bowler Malinga back into the attack, who is bowling his fourth over, He has one slip in place and Mushfiqur gets off the strike in the third delivery. Shakib finishes the over with a single towards cover.2 runs from the over.
Over 24: Bangladesh 113 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 6 (8), Shakib Al Hasan 13 (27)
Sri Lanka's star player with the bat Dilshan is introduced into the attack. Mushfiqur takes a single and then he gets an odd turn, which sees Shakib just place it towards first slip and the ball runs towards square of third man for a single. Just 3 runs from the over.
Over 23: Bangladesh 110 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 5 (7), Shakib Al Hasan 11 (22)
Perera is in his sixth over and has a slip in place for Mushfiqur. Outside edge and the ball race towards third man for a single. Three runs from first five deliveries. Shakib finishes the over with two runs as he hooks it towards fine leg.
Over 22: Bangladesh 105 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 4 (5), Shakib Al Hasan 7 (18)
Herath in his sixth over and one run have come from first three deliveries. One towards short fine leg and the other one to long off. Mushfiqur flicks towards fine leg and manages to get two more runs. He finishes the over with a single.
Over 21: Bangladesh 101 for 5: Mushfiqur Rahim 1(2), Shakib Al Hasan 6 (15)
Mahmudullah comes down the pitch and smashes Perera's first ball towards deep midwicket for a boundary. Perera responds with a quick bouncer, which is followed by another dot ball.
He then tries to pull towards fine leg, which results in a simple catch to Herath. That is the end of Mahmudullah. Mushfiqur Rahim replaces him in the middle. He gets off the mark with a single and that is the end of the over.
Over 20: Bangladesh 95 for 4: Mahmudullah 23 (42), Shakib Al Hasan 6 (15)
Herath has been brilliant with the ball as he has conceded six runs from first four overs. He is bowling his fifth over and Mahmudullah drives towards long on for a single. Shakib wanted a single and runs more than half of the pitch. He is then sent back by Mahmudullah and reaches safely even before the throw goes to the strikers end.
He then manages to take another quick single. A very good over as Herath concedes only 3 runs.
Over 19: Bangladesh 92 for 4: Mahmudullah 22 (38), Shakib Al Hasan 5 (13)
Perera continues to attack. Shakib takes three balls to get one run, which is followed by a dot ball from Mahmudullah. He then takes a single of the penultimate ball of the over. Shakib escapes as the ball misses the stumps by few inches. 2 runs off it.
Over 17: Bangladesh 89 for 4: Mahmudullah 21 (34), Shakib Al Hasan 3 (5)
Perera is in his third over. Shakib takes another single and Bangladesh are playing risky cricket by taking quick singles in between the wickets. Mahmudullah flicks towards fine leg for a single, before Shakib gets a single towards third man. 3 runs off it.
Over 16: Bangladesh 86 for 4: Mahmudullah 20 (31), Shakib Al Hasan 1 (2)
Herath continues his third over. Mahmudullah nudges towards short leg and Anamul wanted a quick single. He realises there is no run and tries to get back to the non-striker's end, before which the direct hit has done the damage. Mahmudullah tkes a single and gets off the strike.
Shakib Al Hasan takes two deliveries to open his account as he gets off the mark. A good over for Sri Lanka as they concede only 2 runs from it.
Over 15: Bangladesh 84 for 3: Mahmudullah 19 (27), Anamul Haque 29 (43)
Perera continues to attack. Anamul gets off the strike with a single. There was a mix up between two batsmen in the middle, resulting both batsmen going towards the striker's end. Miscommunication from Sri Lanka, helps Bangladesh not to lose another wicket.
Mahmudullah smashes towards leg side and a lazy fielding from Lakmal results in four runs. He then gets off the strike with a single, Anamul takes another quick single and the direct hit forces the umpire to refer. However, Anamul was reached safely and it took no time for give his decision.
Over 13: Bangladesh 75 for 3: Mahmudullah 13 (23), Anamul Haque 26 (35)
Double bowling change as Thisara Perera is bowling from the other end, replacing Mathews. Mahmudullah takes a single, followed by a double from Anamul and flicking t towards fine leg. He takes another quick single. Bangladesh are dealing in singles, which is coming without much risk.
Over 11: Bangladesh 65 for 3: Mahmudullah 10 (18), Anamul Haque 21 (28)
Lakmal's bowling his fifth over. Short pitch delivery forces Anamul to hook and the ball fall short of the fine leg fielder. He gets one run. A nice little flick from Mahmudullah towards leg side for a single. Bangladesh are dealing in singles in this over. 5 runs from the over.
Over 10: Bangladesh 60 for 3: Mahmudullah 9 (15), Anamul Haque 17 (25)
So many drop catches from both sides today. Anamul takes a single and gets Mahmudullah on strike. After a dot ball, he flicks towards square leg and the fielder had a long chase as the ball raced towards boundary.
The next delivery hits Mahmudullah's pads and runs past the keeper towards fine leg for another boundary. That's four leg byes. Mahmudullah then places in between cover and point and manages two runs.
Over 9: Bangladesh 49 for 3: Mahmudullah 3 (10), Anamul Haque 16 (24)
Lakmal continues to attack and his first delivery hits Anamul's abdomen. He is in a bit of pain. The next delivery results in a dot ball, which is followed by a double as the ball just goes inches over the point fielder.
Anamul goes over the top and Mathews, who was at mid off runs behind and dives to catch the ball. Unfortunately, the ball gets into his hands before slipping. Anamul gets a life and also a run. 3 runs from it.
Over 7: Bangladesh 41 for 3: Mahmudullah 1 (4), Anamul Haque 13 (18)
Lakmal is back into the attack after changing the ends. There was a faint edge, which comes off the toe of the bat. Sri Lanka goes for a review and it has been overturned as snicko is not available.
Sri Lankans are frustrated. Lakmal gets a thick edge and the ball races towards first slip like a bullet. Jayawardene takes a brilliant catch and his celebrations shows it all as how disappointed he was with the review. Three down for Bangladesh and they are in trouble.
Mahmudullah is the new man in the middle replacing Mominul. Mahmudullah takes two runs as the ball hits his pad and runs down towards fine leg. Lakmal is varying his pace. Good over for Sri Lanka. A wicket and 3 runs from it.
Over 6: Bangladesh 41 for 2: Mominul Haque 1 (1), Anamul Haque 13 (18)
Skipper Angelo Mathews replaces Lakmal after the latter's expensive over. After a dot ball, Anamul pulls towards sqaure leg for Bangladesh's first six of their innings. Anamul flicks towards leg side and gets a single.
Mathews' slower delivery does the trick as Sarkar gives a simple catch to Sangakkara and that ends his brilliant cameo in the middle. Mominul Haque is the new batsman and he gets off the mark with a single.
Over 5: Bangladesh 33 for 1: Soumya Sarkar 25 (14), Anamul Haque 6 (14)
Malinga goes round the wicket for Sarkar with just one slip in place. He then changes the guard and comes over the wicket. Sarkar's short goes towards midwicket, just above the fielder's head. Sarkar wanted a single, but he sends Anamul back. The mix could have resulted in a run out. Luckily, the danger has been averted. Two runs from the over.
Over 4: Bangladesh 31 for 1: Soumya Sarkar 24 (10), Anamul Haque 5 (12)
Lakmal gives a little bit of room outside off stump and Sarkar punishes him in between cover and point for a boundary. He is going round the wicket now to see if that can help him.
Short pitch delivery and Sarkar clear the mid off fielder as the ball races towards the rope for his second boundary of the over. It is followed by a brilliant cover drive for third boundary of the over.
Sarkar gets off the strike with a single towards third man. Anamul finishes the over with a dot ball. 14 runs from the over.
Over 3: Bangladesh 17 for 1: Soumya Sarkar 11 (6), Anamul Haque 5 (10)
Malinga continues his second over after picking a wicket in the first over. Anamul is facing difficulties playing the Sri Lankan pacerman. A short pitch delivery sees Anamul pull towards square leg for his first boundary. Just a boundary off the over.
Over 2: Bangladesh 13 for 1: Soumya Sarkar 11 (6), Anamul Haque 1 (4)
Suranga Lakmal continues to attack from the other end. Anamul charges down the ground and it hits the lower end of the bat. The ball goes high on the air and Dilshan, who was at mid off completely misses it and an opportunity goes wasted. He gets off the strike.
Sarkar places in between point and cover and the ball races towards the boundary like a bullet. He then takes a single towards third man. Anamul takes a single as the ball hits his pads and goes towards fine leg. That is the end of the over.
Over 1: Bangladesh 6 for 1: Soumya Sarkar 6 (4), Anamul Haque 0 (0)
Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque open Bangladesh's mammoth run chase. Lasith Malinga has been handed the ball and he manages to send Tamim back to the pavilion after the second delivery. Soumya Sarkar is the new man in the middle replacing Tamim Iqbal.
After two dot balls, Sarkar drives towards long on for Bangladesh's first boundary. That also helps them get their first run on the board. Malinga appeals as the ball hits the bat and races towards mid off. Soumya manages two runs.
Over 50: Sri Lanka 332 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 105 (76), Tillakaratne Dilshan 161 (146)
Taskin bowls the last over and Sangakkara takes a single and reaches his fastest century in 73 deliveries. Brilliant knock from the wicket-keeping batsman. Low full toss and Dilshan places it towards fine leg for a boundary before taking a single, which is followed by a wide.
Sangakkara hits it over mid on for a boundary and still one more ball left in their innings. Sangakkara finishes the over with a single and that is the end of Sri Lanka's innings.
Over 48: Sri Lanka 309/1: Dilshan 148 (141) Sangakkara 96 (69)
Sangakkara takes a single of Shakib Al Hasan's first ball to get to within four of his 100, and then destroyer-in-chief has dispatched the second ball to the fence and then follows it up with two more boundaries in the fourth and sixth balls of the over.
Over 47: Sri Lanka 296 / 1: Dilshan 136* (136) Sangakkara 95* (68)
The first two balls of Mortaza's over were dispatched to the fence by Dilshan, following a single Sangakkara gave him the same treatment with neat chip over the top.
Sangakkara takes a single of the penultimate ball, and Dilshan has failed to score of the last ball.
Over 44: Sri Lanka 258 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 83 (61), Tillakaratne Dilshan 111 (125)
Only one leg-bye off the first two balls. Sangakkara ups the ante though with a four bisecting long on and deep mid wicket off the third ball. Two singles off the next two balls. Sangakkara finishes the over with a four over square leg.
Over 43: Sri Lanka 247 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 72 (57), Tillakaratne Dilshan 110 (122)
Sangakkara drills down one to long-on for a single, Dilshan follows up with one more. Sri Lanka take three singles off the first three deliveries. It is followed by a double from Dilshan as the mid off fielder tries to stop the ball racing towards the rope.
Dilshan takes a single towards extra cover, before Sangakkara finishes with a double.
Over 42: Sri Lanka 239 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 70 (55), Tillakaratne Dilshan 106 (119)
Ro reviews have been used so far in the match. Rubel continues his eight over. Mominul puts down a catch at point as Sangakkara takes three runs. Bangladesh's fielding has been very poor today.
Dilshan ramps the ball towards fine leg as he clear's the fielder, who was inside the circle. He gets four runs. It is then followed by a single. Sangakkara takes tha aerial route and he smashes one to the stands for the first six of the match over the bowler's head.
14 runs have come off first four balls. Sangakkara takes a single, before Dilshan ends the over with a dot ball.
Over 41: Sri Lanka 224 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 60 (52), Tillakaratne Dilshan 101 (116)
Sangakkara sweeps and gets three runs of the first ball of Shakib's ninth over. Dilshan wastes one ball and takes a single after that and moves to 99. Sangakkara takes a single after placing it towards long on.
Dilshan then takes a double as the inside edge sees the ball go towards short fine leg and that helps him reach this World Cup's first century.
Over 40: Sri Lanka 217 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 56 (50), Tillakaratne Dilshan 98 (112)
Sabbir Rahman to Dilshan and the opener is being careful now. He then takes a single, which is because of a misfield at cover-point. Sangakkara takes one run and gets Dilshan back on strike.
Sabbir's wide helps Dilshan run for a single, resulting in a bye. Sangakkara takes a double by placing towards long-on before finishing the over with a single.
Over 39: Sri Lanka 210 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 52 (46), Tillakaratne Dilshan 97 (110)
Shakib is brought back into the attack by Mortaza. One single from first two deliveries from Sangakkara. Dilshan takes a single by placing towards square leg. Both batsmen in the middle are close to a milestone.
Sangakkara reaches his half century with a boundary, by sweeping square and he finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 38: Sri Lanka 204 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 47 (41), Tillakaratne Dilshan 96 (108)
Sabbir Rahman is bowling his third over and Dilshan starts the over with a single. Sangakkara is increasing the pace at which Sri Lanka are scoring as he smashes the half-volley towards cover for a four, which is followed by an easy single. He is three runs short of a half century.
Dilshan takes another single and he moves to 95, before Sangakkara finishes the over with a single leg bye.
Over 37: Sri Lanka 196 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 42 (37), Tillakaratne Dilshan 94 (107)
Sangakkara gets three runs off the first two deliveries. Dilshan is looking for a century as he is playing very safe, dealing in singles. Sangakkara smashes over bowler's head for a four, before finishing the over with a double. 10 runs from the over.
Over 31: Sri Lanka 154 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 16 (18), Tillakaratne Dilshan 70 (90)
Taskin is hoping to get Bangladesh a break through. Dilshan just flicks towards third man for a boundary, followed by a single. Sangakkara gets off the strike by another single. Dilshan takes the second single off the over after placing it towards third man. 7 runs off it.
Over 29: Sri Lanka 140 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 10 (12), Tillakaratne Dilshan 71 (84)
Ruben is in his seventh over. No run off first three deliveries. He then tucks the ball takes a quick single as Sangakkara was running towards the danger end. Direct hit could have put him in trouble, but reply suggested he was already safe.
Sangakkara then gets off the strike by taking a single towards leg side. Dilshan finishes the over with a single. 3 runs off it.
Over 28: Sri Lanka 137 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 9 (11), Tillakaratne Dilshan 69 (79)
Taskin is in his fifth over, who replaces Mortaza. He has been expensive so far. The first two deliveries ends in no runs, which is followed by a double from Sangakkara towards leg side. He then gets off the strike by taking a single. Dilshan finishes the over with another single towards third man.
Over 26: Sri Lanka 127 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 1 (4), Tillakaratne Dilshan 67 (74)
Mortaza decides to come into the attack, now that Sangakkara is the new man in the middle. Dilshan takes a double off Mortaza towards backward point. He then takes a single. Sangakkara takes another single to get off the mark. Dilshan finishes the over with a single.
Over 25: Sri Lanka 122 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 0 (3), Tillakaratne Dilshan 62 (68)
Rubel continues to attack. Thiriamanne takes a single, which is followed by another single by Dilshan as he pulls towards square leg. Thiriamanne gets out after giving an easy catch to Taskin towards third leg. Kumar Sangakkara is the new man in the middle, who walks in to play his 400th ODI match. Three dot balls to finish the over.
Over 23: Sri Lanka 114 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 49 (73), Tillakaratne Dilshan 58 (65)
Ruben is brought back into the attack. Dilshan takes two runs off the first ball. After two dot balls, he tries to clear the mid on and gets a single. Thiriamanne and Dilshan takes two singles as the latter retains the strike.
Over 22: Sri Lanka 109 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 48 (71), Tillakaratne Dilshan 54 (61)
Sabbir Rahman is introduced into the attack. Just two singles from first four deliveries. The ball misses Thiriamanne and Mushfiqur Rahim misses an easy chance of stumping, giving another life to the opener. He then finishes the over with a four above bowler's head.
Over 21: Sri Lanka 103 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 43 (67), Tillakaratne Dilshan 53 (59)
After a maiden over, Taskin continues to attack as he is in his fourth over. Thiriamanne takes a single after placing it to third man. Dilshan is dealing in boundaries. He uses full face of the bat and sends the ball straight down the ground.
Then he places towards mid wicket for a beautiful drive for another boundary before finishing the over with another pull short towards deep midwicket for his third consecutive four of the over. That also brings Dilshan's half-century.
Over 16: Sri Lanka 76 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 38 (56), Tillakaratne Dilshan 32 (40)
Thiramanne takes a single off Shakib's first delivery from his four over. Dilshan takes another single. Thirimanne decides to take the aerial route, but unable to clear the rope. Gets two runs. He finishes the over with a single and it's time for drinks break.
Over 14: Sri Lanka 62 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 30 (50), Tillakaratne Dilshan 25 (34)
Shakib makes it all spin attack for Bangladesh. After two dot deliveries, Dilshan places towards deep mid wicket and a good piece of running between the wickets helps him get a double. End of the over and just 2 from it.
Over 11: Sri Lanka 57 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 29 (42), Tillakaratne Dilshan 22 (24)
Mortaza has decided to continue even after the powerplay as he is in his sixth over. Dilshan places it towards cover and gets two runs. Good over from Mortaza as he has conceded two runs off first five deliveries.
Dilshan pulls away and saves his legs as the ball races towards the boundary. Six from the over.
Over 10: Sri Lanka 51 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 29 (42), Tillakaratne Dilshan 16 (18)
Shakib Al Hasan is introduced into the attack. After a dot ball, Dilshan takes a single and Thirimanne is back on strike. Outside edge and the ball beats the first slip and races towards the boundary, before fielder cuts it short. Thirimanne gets three runs. Dilshan manages a single. 5 runs from the over.
Over 9: Sri Lanka 46 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 26 (40), Tillakaratne Dilshan 14 (14)
Bangladesh skipper continues to attack from the other end. The first three deliveries ends in a dot ball. Thirimanne's short just clears the mid off fielder and the fielder manages to stop the ball from touching the rope.
Dilshan wanted three runs and Thirimanne takes a double. It is followed by a boundary as the ball goes past between the keeper and the first slip. 6 runs from the over.
Over 8: Sri Lanka 40 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 20 (34), Tillakaratne Dilshan 14 (14)
Taskin Ahmed replaces Rubel. Thirimanne takes a single off his first delivery. Dilshan drives through mid off and cover and the ball races towards the boundary. That is his first four of the match.
After a dot ball, Dilshan pulls to square and this time he just watches the ball as he scores his second boundary. Dilshan wants to retain the strike and takes a quick single off the last ball. Direct hit and Dilshan was safe. He runs for another single and gets two runs. Good over for Sri Lanka. They get 12 runs from it.
Over 7: Sri Lanka 28 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 19 (33), Tillakaratne Dilshan 4 (9)
Mortaza has been impressive so far, conceding five runs from first three overs. Thirimanne is struggling to play Bangladesh skipper. He decides to come down the ground and misses the ball completely.
Mortaza bowls on the leg stump and Thirimanne flicks it past midwicket. The boundaries are way too far and the fielder had time to stop the ball from racing towards the boundary. Thirimanne gets three runs.
Over 6: Sri Lanka 25 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 16 (29), Tillakaratne Dilshan 4 (7)
Rubel has conceded 12 runs from his first two overs and he is bowling his third over. Dilshan takes an easy single. Thiramanne gets on the strike. Rubel is trying to bowl outside the leg stump and that results in a wide.
He once again pitches it towards his hip on the leg stump. Thiramanne flicks it down the fine leg and the fielder had to cut it short before it races to the boundary. He gets two runs. Thiramanne beats the cover fielder and gets three more runs. Good over for Sri Lanka.
Over 5: Sri Lanka 17 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 10 (24), Tillakaratne Dilshan 3 (6)
Mortaza continues to attack. Dilshan takes a quick single after just nudging towards mid on. There was a chance of a run out as he takes a quick single. Luckily for him and Sri Lanka, the throw misses the stump. So far only one run from the over and Thiramanne finishes the over with a single.
Over 4: Sri Lanka 16 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 10 (20), Tillakaratne Dilshan 2 (4)
Rubel is in his second over. Thiramanne and Dilshan takes two singles from the first two deliveries. A wide off the last ball forces Rubel to ball an extra delivery. Thiramanne flicks towards leg side and gets two more runs to finish the over. 5 off it.
Over 3: Sri Lanka 11 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 8 (15), Tillakaratne Dilshan 1 (3)
Mortaza continues his second over. Thiramanne gets off the strike with a single. After a dot ball, Dilshan gets off the mark with a single towards fine leg. Thiramanne tries to place the ball towards third man and it just pitches very close to the fielder at gully. He gets a single.
Bangladesh have to be sharp with their fielding. That is Thiramanne's second chance off the game.
Over 2: Sri Lanka 8 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 6 (11), Tillakaratne Dilshan 0 (1)
Rubel Hossain starts to attack with the bowl from the other end. Thiramanne is on strike. Rubel starts the over with a wide. After few dot balls, Thiramanne places towards cover for his first boundary of the match. There was a chance of an inside edge, but misses the stump and takes a single.
Over 1: Sri Lanka 1 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 1 (5), Tillakaratne Dilshan 0 (1)
Lahiru Thirimanne and Tillakaratne Dilshan open the proceedings for Sri Lanka with the bat. Mashrafe Mortaza will open Bangladesh's bowling attack. He has a slip and a gully. Thiramanne edges and goes to the first slip. Anamul Haque tries to catch, but finally puts it down.
It would have been a great start for Bangladesh. Thiramanne gets off the mark with a single towards third man. Just 1 run from the over.
TEAM NEWS
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Thirimanne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (WK), Dimuth Karunaratne, Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews (C), Thisara Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Sabbir Rahman, Mominul Haque, Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews
This will be a pressure match for all of us. It will certainly be a tough game. Bangladesh have performed well in the recent past. They have a good set of players and we have to take all their batsmen and bowlers seriously. Whoever plays the best cricket will win and we hope we can play our best cricket Thursday
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