It is first T20 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Both teams were not good in this format in recent times so it would be an easy game, or might be intense. Bangladesh lost their last 11 games of T20 out of 15 T20is matches that is why Sri Lanka have chances but at the same time, Sri Lanka lost 4 games and won only2 matches since 2020. In short, both are suffering from their worst time but Bangladesh has been at its worst since their cricket started, Sri Lanka at least performs well in the Asia Cup or some of the games but not Bangladesh.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has entered in T20 series with a very unfortunate start for Bangladesh and a powerful welcome for Sri Lanka. Bangladesh opened first innings with 46 runs partnership, a great start from the openers but after the loss of first wicket 2 wickets were knocked at 67 runs. Sri Lanka bowlers knocked out batsmen at short intervals putting a pressure on opponents. The middle order players contributed great runs ending this inning at 154 runs with elimination of 5 wickets. Sri Lanka opened with Nissanka snd Mendis who scored a partnership of 78 runs, proving how stronger is Sri Lanka's batting lineup. Mendis scored 73 runs the highest scorer in team almost brought the runs close to target. The remaining runs were chase by rest of the team after loss of 3 wickets so Sri Lanka won this game by 7 wickets.
Sri lanka team won this game by 7 wickets and 6 balls free remaining . Sri Lanka team played very well and made their fans very happy by winning 1st T20 match. Their team won the match with a lot of dedication and hard work. They will hopefully continue to play like this in the future. Bangladesh team disappointed their fans by losing the match. They had been not playing well in the previous matches and same this time they didn't play well. Their team needs to work hard now.The 1st match between sri Lanka and Bangladesh played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium . Sri lanka won the toss and selected fielding first. Bangladesh set a record total runs for 154 and lost the match. Sri Lanka chased a record 159 runs and won the match. The best batting performance in Sri Lanka team was by Kusal Mendis and scored 73 runs and 51 balls hitting 5 fours and 3 sixs.