Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets to gain a place in the super four of the Asia Cup played at the Dubai International Stadium today.
Sri Lanka reached the target with four balls to spare despite losing captain Dasun Shanka who scored 45 in 33 balls and Chamika Karunaratna who scored 16 and 10 balls in the 18th and 19th overs respectively.
It was debutant Asitha Fernando who scored 10 in three balls who ended the game though the winning run came through a no-ball.
SL 184/8 (19.2 Overs) : Kusal Mendis 60 (37), Dasun Shanka 45 (33) Pathum Nissanka 20 (19) and Chamika Karunaratna 16 (10) Ebadot Hossain 3/51 :
Bangladesh 183/7 (20 Overs) Afif Hossain 39 (22), Mehidy Hassan Miraz 38 (26).
Wanidu Hasaranga 2/41, Chamika Karunaratna 2/32 , Asitha Fernando, Mheesh Theekshana & Dilshan Madhushanka one wicket each.
Player of the match Kusal Mendis.
India and Afghanistan have already qualified for the super four while winners of the Pakistan – Hong Kong game tomorrow will decide on the fourth team.
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