share
6122239617F
Home » Live Cricket Score » ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 » commentary

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Commentary, Match 15, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024, June 8, 2024

SL 124/9 (20)
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets
BAN 125/8 (19)
Match over
Sri Lanka Inning Bangladesh Inning
0.0 : TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Bangladesh. They have elected to BOWL first.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the skipper of Bangladesh says that he expects some swing and seam. Adds that the top 4 batters will have to perform well and they have been working hard. Mentions that the pitch looks dry and hopes that the new ball will favor them.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh says that he expects some swing and seam. Adds that the top 4 batters will have to perform well and they have been working hard. Mentions that the pitch looks dry and hopes that the new ball will favor them
Wanindu Hasaranga , the skipper of Sri Lanka says that they don't have ay specific target in their mind but will capitalise the first 6 overs. Mentions that they are playing 2 proper seamers and spinners along with 2 fast bowling all rounders.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das(WK), Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
PITCH REPORT - Natalie Germanos is pitchside she says that the game will be played on pitch 4. She gives us an idea of the dimensions here and mentions that the square boundaries are 61 and 71 meters while the straight one is 73 meters. Waqar Younis joins her and he says that the average bounce is high on this pitch and reckons that this region is more favourable to the bowlers. Adds that some leg spin will be expected with the pitch having a tinge of green as well.
The players from both the teams walk out along with the match officals for the national anthems of their countries. The national anthem of Bangladesh will be played first followed by that of Sri Lanka.
The pre-match formatlities are done and the match is all set to start. The umpires make their way to the middle with the match ball in their hand. The fielders take their respective position on the field. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are the opening batters for Sri Lanka. Tanzim Hasan Sakib has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's go...
0.1 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Tanzim Hasan Sakib starts off well. He hits the good length and keeps it around leg. Pathum Nissanka hangs back and blocks it out on the pitch.
0.2 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! BANG! OFF THE MARK IN STYLE! Tanzim Hasan Sakib goes a bit fuller and angles it into leg. Pathum Nissanka puts his front foot out and just uses his wrists to flick it perfectly towards the deep square leg fence for the first boundary of the match.
0.3 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller again, outside off. Pathum Nissanka defends it on the off side towards point.
0.4 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, On the hard length and over off. Pathum Nissanka punches it towards covers and huries away for a quick single.
0.5 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, Sticks to the good length, keeping it just outside off. Kusal Mendis plays it late and guides it to the fielder at point.
0.6 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kusal Mendis, A good way to end the over. Tanzim Hasan Sakib goes full and swings it away from off. Kusal Mendis shoulders arms.
0.0 : Shakib Al Hasan to operate from the opposite end.
1.1 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, Full and directly on off. Pathum Nissanka drives it to the fielder at covers.
1.2 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, FIVE RUNS! OH DEAR! Clumsy from Bangladesh! Shakib Al Hasan bowls it full and on middle. Pathum Nissanka pats it towards mid-wicket and hurries for a quick single. The fielder is quick to the ball and throws it towards the keeper but it is not within his reach. There is no one to back up the throw as well and it meets the fence. 
1.3 : Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Looped full on middle. Kusal Mendis covers the line and blocks it back towards the bowler.
1.4 : Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Flighted full on off. Kusal Mendis drives it to mid on and rotates the strike with a single.
1.5 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, Drags his length back and bit aiming it over off. Pathum Nissanka punches it to mid on for a single.
1.6 : Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, Shortish again, on off. Kusal Mendis swivels and pulls it to deep square leg to end the over with a single.
2.1 : Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Welcomes him with a boundary! Taskin Ahmed drops it short and keeps it over off. Kusal Mendis stands tall and pulls it through deep sqaure leg. The ball meets the ropes for four runs to start the over.
2.2 : Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! MORE RUNS! Taskin Ahmed delivers it short again, this time outside off. Kusal Mendis slashes this time and sends it flying over backward point. The fielder in the deep fails to reach it in time and Sri Lanka get four more runs.
2.3 : Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Taskin Ahmed has the final laugh and he draws first blood! Ahmed serves it short, just tightening the line this time. Kusal Mendis is cramped for room as he gets on his heels to block it. The ball gets off the inner egde of his blade and deflects onto the stumps. That is the opening that Bangladesh needed.
Kamindu Mendis walks in to bt at number 3.
2.4 : Taskin Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! OFF THE MARK IN STYLE! Taskin Ahmed serves it on the hard length and keeps it outside off. Kamindu Mendis punches it through point and he finds the gap. The ball races off to the fence for four runs.
2.5 : Taskin Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, A bit fuller and on off. Kamindu Mendis drives it but this time finds the fielder at point.
2.6 : Taskin Ahmed to Kamindu Mendis, On the hard length and on middle. Kamindu Mendis punches it solidly back to the bowler. Some boundaries but a wicket as well in this over.
3.1 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Spicy! Tanzim Hasan Sakib bangs it short and aims it on the helmet. Pathum Nissanka is left surprised by the bounce and the ball hits the side of the grill.
3.2 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, SIX! BANG! LOVELY! Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowls it full and outside off. Pathum Nissanka stands back and hits it through the line. The ball soars over the long on fence for the first maximum of the match.
3.3 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Quick and short outside off. Pathum Nissanka tries to cut it away but gets beaten by the bounce.
3.4 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Jaffa! Tanzim Hasan Sakib hangs with the good length and jut shapes this one back in. Pathum Nissanka is left confused as the ball rips past his outer edge towards the keeper. The bowler appeals but the umpire is unmoved.
3.5 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Pathum Nissanka, Full again on off. Pathum Nissanka drives it to covers and runs a single to rotate the strike.
3.6 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Kamindu Mendis, Full now on the off pole. Kamindu Mendis blocks this one out towards point.
4.1 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! LOVELY! Shakib Al Hasan floats this full and around off. Pathum Nissanka swings his blade hard and he lofts it through covers. The ball rockets away to the fence for four runs.
4.2 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR MORE! Shakib Al Hasan bowls a half-tracker on middle. Pathum Nissanka swivels and pulls it to clear mid-wicket. There is no protection in the deep and the ball runs off to the fence for four runs.
4.3 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, No run.
4.4 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! MORE RUNS! Shakib Al Hasan goes full and on the pads. Pathum Nissanka sweeps it and he pierces the gap through square leg. The ball runs off to the fence for the third boundary of the over.
4.5 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! TOYING WITH THE FIELD! Shakib Al Hasan sticks to the fuller length and on middle. Pathum Nissanka lofts it over mid on now and that is another free run for the ball to the fence. Fourth of the over.
4.6 : Shakib Al Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, Full and on off. Pathum Nissanka drives it with good timing but finds the fielder at cover. An expensive over for Bangladesh.
5.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, OUT! TAKEN! Gets a wicket on his first ball!
0.0 : Dhananjaya de Silva is the new batter in.
5.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and outside off now. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it towards point where the fielder collects it.
5.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! OFF THE MARK! Mustafizur Rahman delivers it full and wide outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva carves it through the gap at point. The ball races off to the deep point fence for four runs. Fifty on the board for Sri Lanka.
5.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Drops it short and keeps the line tight. Dhananjaya de Silva is cramped for room and he manages to block it out towards point.
5.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the good length again, aimed at the sticks. Dhananjaya de Silva covers the line and defends it off his back foot.
5.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, On the hard length and on middle. Dhananjaya de Silva nudges it off to square leg and runs a single to end the over. Sri Lanka are at 53 with the loss of 2 wickets at the end of the powerplay.
6.1 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, Full and sliding into leg. Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it off to square leg and rotates the strike with a single.
6.2 : Taskin Ahmed to Pathum Nissanka, On a good length and on off. Pathum Nissanka punches it past covers for another single.
6.3 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a good length again around off. Dhananjaya de Silva punches it towards the fielder at point and they take a risky single. 
6.4 : Taskin Ahmed to Pathum Nissanka, Short of lenght and outside off. Pathum Nissanka moves towards it and scoops it to fine leg. Gets just a single.
6.5 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, A full toss straight on off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it down the ground. Taskin Ahmed does well to stop it with his right hand. Certainly saved some runs for his team.
6.6 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller in length and around off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to fidn the fielder at mid off. A very tight over from Taskin Ahmed just 3 runs from it.
7.1 : Rishad Hossain to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! EDGED! Rishad Hossain drops it short and keeps it just outside off. Pathum Nissanka tries to cut it but the ball flies off the edge. There is no deep third and the ball meets the fence for four runs.
7.2 : Rishad Hossain to Pathum Nissanka, Quick and short on middle. Pathum Nissanka blocks it out towards point. That was a good ball.
7.3 : Rishad Hossain to Pathum Nissanka, Looped full on off. Pathum Nissanka digs it out towards deep point for a single to get to the other end.
7.4 : Rishad Hossain to Dhananjaya de Silva, Jaffa! Rishad Hossain tosses it up on middle. The ball turns sharply towards off and beats the blade of DDS. 
7.5 : Rishad Hossain to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shortish again on leg. Dhananjaya de Silva pats it towards square leg and runs an easy single.
7.6 : Rishad Hossain to Pathum Nissanka, Short and over off. Pathum Nissanka cuts it to point and ends the over with another single.
0.0 : Mustafizur Rahman (1-0-5-1) is back.
8.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, A dipping slower ball, around off. Nissanka squirts it to deep point for one.
8.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Pitched full, wide of off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it uppishly to deep extra cover for a single.
8.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length, on off. Nissanka hangs back and steers it to backward point.
8.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! TAKE THAT! Short of a length, around off. Nissanka picks the length early and pumps it to deep mid-wicket region. One bounce and over the ropes. 
8.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Mustafizur Rahman.
8.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Good length delivery, angling into the stumps. Charith Asalanka defends it forward.
0.0 : Charith Asalanka walks in next.
9.1 : Mahmudullah to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tad short, around off. Dhananjaya de Silva carves it to deep point for one.
9.2 : Mahmudullah to Charith Asalanka, Drifted on the pad. Charith Asalanka nudges it round the corner for a single to get off the mark.
9.3 : Mahmudullah to Dhananjaya de Silva, Pitched full, at the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva eases it to long-on for one.
9.4 : Mahmudullah to Charith Asalanka, No run.
9.5 : Mahmudullah to Charith Asalanka, Tighter line, on off. Charith Asalanka pushes it to point.
9.6 : Mahmudullah to Charith Asalanka, Flatter on the leg peg. Charith Asalanka turns it toward mid-wicket for a single. 
0.0 : Drinks! It has been a half where both the teams had their strongholds. The powerplay was dominated by the Lankans and they made sure to keep the pressure on the bowlers but also lost a couple of wickets along the way. After the powerplay, the Bangladesh bowlers pulled up their socks and restricted the runs coming off the bat. They will hope to keep the pressure on and take some quick wickets while the batters will want to build a strong partnership.
10.1 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, No run.
10.2 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, Googly, outside off. Left alone.
10.3 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, Floated, full, outside off. Charith Asalanka drives it uppishly to sweeper cover for a single.
10.4 : Rishad Hossain to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Dhananjaya de Silva lofts it back over the bowler and down the ground for just a run. 
10.5 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, SIX! BOOM! Charith Asalanka breaks the shackles with a maximum! Flighted, full, around off. Charith Asalanka stays in the crease and powers it over long-on boundary for a biggie. 
10.6 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off. Charith Asalanka prods and drops it to point for one.
11.1 : Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, No run.
10.6 : Taskin Ahmed (2-0-16-1) returns.
11.2 : Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, around off. Charith Asalanka steers it to deep third for a single.
11.3 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length again, angling in, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to punch off the backfoot but fails to get any bat on it.
11.4 : Taskin Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a fullish length, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives on the up toward backward point. A risky single was taken but Charith Asalanka makes it as Rishad Hossain misses the direct hit.
11.5 : Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, on off. Charith Asalanka is rushed on the pull and gets a thud around the thigh pad. The ball rolls toward backward point.
12.1 : Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run.
11.6 : Taskin Ahmed to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Good length delivery, on off. Charith Asalanka prods and taps into covers to take a quick single. He is sent back. Soumya Sarkar comes in from short cover and gets a direct hit at the stumps. Charith Asalanka dives and tries to get back. The ball ricochets off the stumps and runs away to the boundary. The replays show that Asalanka is back in time. Gets four bonus runs.
12.4 : Shakib Al Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Drifted down the leg. Charith Asalanka helps it straight to the short fine leg fielder.
12.5 : Shakib Al Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Flatter on the middle and leg. Asalanka turns it toward backward square leg for one.
12.2 : Shakib Al Hasan to Charith Asalanka, Tad short, on off. Charith Asalanka pulls in front of the deep square leg for a single.
12.3 : Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up on the leg. de Silva nudges into the leg side for a single.
12.6 : Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, Much fuller on the middle and leg. Dhananjaya de Silva uses his feet and nearly yorks himself, gets an inside edge past short fine leg for a couple. Taskin Ahmed fumbles and allows the second run.
13.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, on off. Charith Asalanka taps it to point for one.
13.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tad fuller than a good length, just outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to carve it away but gets an inside edge toward the keeper.
13.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Slower and shorter, angling into the batter. Dhananjaya de Silva half-pulls it through backward square leg for one.
13.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, on the leg peg. Charith Asalanka tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.
13.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good length, at the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva makes room and drops into the off-side for a single.
13.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, LEG BYE! Appeal and turned down! Good length delivery, on the off-stump line. Charith Asalanka plays across the line and gets rapped in front. The umpire is unmoved and Bangladesh decide against the review. The ball rolls toward point for a leg bye.
14.1 : Rishad Hossain to Charith Asalanka, OUT! c Shakib Al Hasan b Rishad Hossain.
14.2 : Who comes in now?
0.0 : Sri Lankan skipper, Wanindu Hasaranga walks in next.
14.2 : Rishad Hossain to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! c Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain.
14.3 : Rishad Hossain to Angelo Mathews, No run.
14.4 : Rishad Hossain to Angelo Mathews, Flighted on the leg. Mathews flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
14.5 : Rishad Hossain to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up full, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva prods and drops it toward point for a single.
14.6 : Rishad Hossain to Angelo Mathews, 1 run.
15.1 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length, slanting down the leg. Angelo Mathews tucks it toward fine leg for one.
15.2 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Dhananjaya de Silva, Hard-length, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva chops it to third-man for a single.
15.3 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length, angling into off. Angelo Mathews tucks it past the mid-wicket fielder for a brace.
15.4 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, On a length, nipping away, around off. Angelo Mathews flays and misses.
15.5 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length, angling into the leg peg. Angelo Mathews tucks it through backward square leg and calls for two more. 
15.6 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, On a fullish length, around off. Angelo Mathews drives it to the extra cover fielder.
16.1 : Rishad Hossain to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! st Litton Das b Rishad Hossain.
15.6 : Rishad Hossain is back for his final over.
0.0 : Dasun Shanaka is in at 8.
16.2 : Rishad Hossain to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up on off. Shanaka prods and defends it to point.
16.3 : Rishad Hossain to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run.
16.4 : Rishad Hossain to Angelo Mathews, No run.
16.5 : Rishad Hossain to Angelo Mathews, 1 run.
16.6 : Rishad Hossain to Dasun Shanaka, Wrong'un, on the middle and leg. Dasun Shanaka knocks it toward wide long-on for a single.
17.1 : Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka, Short of a length, angling in. Dasun Shanaka pulls it toward wide of mid-on for a single.
17.2 : Taskin Ahmed to Angelo Mathews, Hard-length, on off. Angelo Mathews defends it to the right of the bowler.
17.3 : Taskin Ahmed to Angelo Mathews, WIDE! Goes too short and down the leg. Angelo Mathews gets inside the line to pull this away but does not connect. Taskin Ahmed has to reload it.
Taskin Ahmed to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length, around off. Angelo Mathews half-pulls it toward deep backward square leg for one.
17.4 : Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka, Pace-off, on a length, angling in and going over the stumps. Dasun Shanaka is early into the pull and is deceived by the change of pace.
17.5 : Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka, Another slower bumper, around off. Dasun Shanaka pulls and misses again. 
17.6 : Taskin Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! c Litton Das b Taskin Ahmed.
18.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, On a good length and on middle. Angelo Mathews pats it down towards square leg. Good start to the penultimate over.
0.0 : Maheesh Theekshana is in at 9.
18.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, A bit short and outside off. Angelo Mathews punches it to deep point and runs a single.
18.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Maheesh Theekshana, Lovely! Mustafizur Rahman serves it on a length and angling away outside off. Maheesh Theekshana has a go at it but gets beaten for pace.
18.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Maheesh Theekshana, Wide! Oh that is a rare one tonight! On a good length and angling away outside off. Maheesh Theekshana leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.
Mustafizur Rahman to Maheesh Theekshana, A bit short, again outside off. Maheesh Theekshana slaps it back towards the bowler and he did well to stop it with his left hand.
18.5 : Who will walk out next?
Mustafizur Rahman to Maheesh Theekshana, OUT! In the air...TAKEN!
18.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Matheesha Pathirana, Slower and on a length on middle. Matheesha Pathirana chips it towards mid on and Angelo Mathews has refused a single.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib to bowl the final over.
19.1 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! FINALLY! Tanzim Hasan Sakib serves it short and slow. Angelo Mathews muscles it towards the cow corner and the fielder there makes a judgement error. The ball bounces just before the ropes for four runs.
19.2 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, Sloppy! Tanzim Hasan Sakib nails the yorker on the off pole. Angelo Mathews digs it out towards short third. The fielder fails to stop it and that results in Angelo Mathews coming back for a second.
19.3 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, Again, full and on off. Angelo Mathews drives it to long off and stays put after refusing a single.
19.4 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, A juicy full toss now, just outside off. Angelo Mathews swings his bat wildly but couldn't get any connection on it. He seems disappointed with himself.
19.5 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Angelo Mathews, OUT! TAKEN! A slower one now, on a length. Angelo Mathews wanted to pull it away but gets early into the shot. The ball flies off towards Mustafizur Rahman at short third and he takes a comfortable catch. Nine wickets down now Sri Lanka.
0.0 : Nuwan Thushara is the last batter in for Sri Lanka.
An outstanding bowling performance from Bangladesh has restricted Sri Lanka to just 124 for 9 in their 20 overs. Having sent into bat first, Sri Lanka started well and made 53 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the powerplay. Pathum Nissanka top scored with 47 but threw his wicket away at the wrong time. A couple of other batters got starts but failed to kick on. Post the wicket of Nissanka, Bangladesh applied pressure by taking regular wickets and kept the scoring rate under control. Angelo Math
19.6 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Nuwan Thushara, Leg bye.
0.0 : Taskin Ahmed is up for a chat. He says that it was a good start for him after an injury and they will celebrate after winning the game. Adds that he is happy with the bowling unit and says that they bounced back strongly after the powerplay. Mentions that the pitch had a bit of help for the bowlers but it was all about execution. Reckons that while batting, proper cricketing shots might help.
For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain were terrific and took three apiece while Taskin Ahmed chipped in with couple in his comeback game. Bangladesh came back well after the powerplay and conceded just 71 runs in the next 14 overs, picking 7 wickets along the way. Right then, Bangladesh need 125 for the win and will be confident of chasing it down and get their first win of the tournament. Can they do it or will the Sri Lankan bowlers come hard at them? We shall find out. Join u
…THE RUN CHASE…
Welcome back.
0.1 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Tanzid Hasan, Goes full and on the pads. Tanzid Hasan clips it to mid on and gets off the mark with a single.
0.2 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Soumya Sarkar, Flatter and full angling towards leg. Soumya Sarkar goes for the sweep but gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal but the ball was sliding down the leg side.
0.3 : Who will walk out next?
Dhananjaya de Silva to Soumya Sarkar, OUT! c Wanindu Hasaranga b Dhananjaya de Silva.
0.4 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Litton Das, Uppish and on middle. Litton Das clips it to mid-wicket for a single ot get off the mark.
0.5 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Tanzid Hasan, Looped full on middle. Tanzid Hasan blocks it out solidly.
0.6 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Tanzid Hasan, Again full and on off. Tanzid Hasan punches it to mid on to run a single. A very good first over from DDS.
0.0 : Nuwan Thushara to operate from the opposite end.
1.1 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzid Hasan, Wide! Errs in line! Serves it very full but wide outside off. Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.
Nuwan Thushara to Tanzid Hasan, Drops it short and keeps it over middle. Tanzid Hasan walks forward and guides it to the fielder at point.
1.2 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzid Hasan, Quick and on the hard length, nipping back towards leg. Tanzid Hasan flicks it off towards deep square leg to run one.
1.3 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, Nuwan Thushara serves it short around off. Litton Das gets on top of it and punches it towards point. The batters take another single.
1.4 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzid Hasan, OUT! CASTLED! ABSOLUTE BEAUTY!
0.0 : Najmul Hossain Shanto, the skipper walks out to bat now.
1.5 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Wide! Errs in line again, full and wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.
Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Sticks to the good length around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets the inner edge and deflects the ball towards square leg. Gets off the mark with a single.
1.6 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, Good end to the over! Nuwan Thushara delivers it slow and on a length. The ball swung back away from off as Litton Das tried to bring his bat infront of it. That is a strong start from the Lankans and they are out to hunt.
2.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Beaten! Quick and full outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to block it but the ball zips past it outer edge. 
2.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A bit short but down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide.
Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Again, full and on the sticks. Najmul Hossain Shanto whips it off his pads towards mid-wicket and sets off for a single.
2.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Good fielding! Maheesh Theekshana tosses it up and keeps it outside off. Litton Das creates some room for himself and slices it through point. The fielder there manages to get a hand to it and helps take some pace off from the ball. The batters run three runs as another fielder stops the ball.
2.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Floated up on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to mid on for one run.
2.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Flatter and quicker on middle. Litton Das clips it to mid-wicket for another run.
2.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quick and full from 'round the wicket. Najmul Hossain Shanto is hit on the pads but the ball seems to be angling down leg. They cross for one in the process. Another tight over by Sri Lanka.
3.1 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length aimed at off. Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to point and refuses the single.
3.2 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Lovely! Nuwan Thushara slings this one full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto manages to block it out on the pitch and the batters take a quick single.
3.3 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, A short one now on the pads. Litton Das nudges it towards deep square leg for an easy single. The batters don't seem to be taking any risks.
3.4 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a very good length, aimed on leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to deep square leg for another single. 
3.5 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, A low full toss on the pads. Litton Das manages to push it out in front and hurries away for one run.
3.6 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 135 clicks, full and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it to the fielder at mid on and refuses a single. The boundaries have not yet arrived off the bat for Bangladesh.
4.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Floated full, turning in towards middle. Litton Das punches it back to the bowler.
4.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Even fuller now right under middle. Litton Das clips it to long on and jogs to the other end.
4.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Darted it onto leg from 'round the wicket. Najmul Hossain Shanto deflects it to square leg for one run.
4.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Tossed up, within the stumps. Litton Das works it towards square leg for another single. That is a good plan from the batters.
4.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Looped full from 'round the wicket aimed at off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to covers and gets another single to his name. Good communication between the batters.
4.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, FOUR! LUCKY! Maheesh Theekshana goes flatter and fuller on off. Litton Das tries the sweep, gets the top edge and the ball flies over the keeper's head. The fielders fails to stop it from reaching the fence and that is the first boundary for Bangladesh. 
5.1 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short and over off. Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to point and is sent back by his partner.
5.2 : Nuwan Thushara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! TAKEN! BRILLIANT CATCH! Nuwan Thushara strikes again. He goes full and wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it with good timing but manages to find Charith Asalanka who was the only fielder ahead of square on the off side. Asalanka takes a sharp catch leaning to his right. That is a big wicket for Sri Lanka.
Towhid Hridoy is the new batter in.
5.3 : Nuwan Thushara to Towhid Hridoy, Quick and full on the middle stump. Towhid Hridoy flicks it to short fine leg and has to be sent back.
5.4 : Nuwan Thushara to Towhid Hridoy, Wide! Slipped out of his hand. On a length and angling down the leg side. Towhid Hridoy leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.
Nuwan Thushara to Towhid Hridoy, On a good length and around off. Towhid Hridoy gets the inner edge and the ball rolls away to short fine leg. The batters run a risky single.
5.5 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, Slow and full on middle. Litton Das flicks it from his crease and finds the fielder at square leg. 
5.6 : Nuwan Thushara to Litton Das, FOUR! CLASSY! Nuwan Thushara serves it on a good length and keeps it outside off. Litton Das leans into the shot as he punches it through the gap at covers. The ball races away to the fence for the first convincing boundary for them. At the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh are at 34 runs after losing 3 wickets.
6.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, Slow and short angled into the pads. Towhid Hridoy nudges it away through fine leg for a single.
6.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Flighted fuller on the sticks. Litton Das clips it to deep square leg for one run more.
6.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, Short now over off. Towhid Hridoy rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover. Didn't pick the wrong'un.
6.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, Tossed up again on leg. Towhid Hridoy flicks it to mid-wicket for another single. 
6.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Jaffa! A bit short and another wrong'un. Litton Das had to block it out towards point.
6.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Flatter and quicker on off. Litton Das is hit on the gloves and the ball rolls away behind the stumps. Good way to end the over.
7.1 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Wide! Short and wide outside off. Towhid Hridoy leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide. Sri Lanka will have to make sure to control their extras.
Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, On a length and on the sticks at a 144 clicks. Towhid Hridoy covers the line and blocks it out safely.
7.2 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Full and quick on the pads. Towhid Hridoy flicks it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep stops it well but the batters are quick to run three runs.
7.3 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, A bit slower and on a length outside off. Litton Das cuts it to the fielder at point and wants a single. He is sent back by his partner.
7.4 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, A low full toss outside off. Litton Das drives it to mid off and scampers away for a single. That is good running between the wickets.
7.5 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Wide! Another one! Full and wide outside off. Towhid Hridoy has no shot to offer for that one. A wide signaled.
Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Too full and on the stumps. Towhid Hridoy covers the line and clips it towards cow corner. Wanindu Hasaranga is quick to throw it and keeps the batters to a couple.
7.6 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, FOUR! BEAUTIFUL! Matheesha Pathirana goes full and on the off pole. Towhid Hridoy walks towards it and drives it with perfect timing down the ground. Mid on is far from it and he watches the ball meet the fence for four runs to end the over.
8.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, 1 run.
8.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, Again, fuller and around off. Towhid Hridoy finds the gap towards square leg for one run.
8.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Peach! Another wrong'un. Full and on middle. Litton Das is hit high on his pads as he completely fails to read that one.
8.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Flatter and quick on off. Litton Das blocks it out well. That is tight bowling.
8.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, 1 run.
8.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, SIX! BANG! Wanindu Hasaranga loops it full and keeps it outside off. Towhid Hridoy gets down on a knee and slogs it with power. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. The first of the innings.
9.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Full and on the pads. Litton Das drives it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
9.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, No run.
9.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Wide! A bit short and angled down the leg side Wided. 
Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Wide! Oh no! This one was delivered on the leg side. Another wide.
Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, A juicy full toss on leg. Litton Das whips it towards deep square leg and Pathum Nissanka does well to stop it from reaching the fence. Saved two runs for his team.
9.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Short from Maheesh Theekshana around off. Litton Das punches it to mid off for a single.
9.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, Again, short and outside off. Towhid Hridoy slashes his blade but gets beaten by the bounce.
9.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Towhid Hridoy, Tossed up on middle. Towhid Hridoy drives it to long on and ends the 10th over with a single. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh are at 64 after losing 3 wickets.
0.0 : Drinks! This game hangs nicely in balance with Bangladesh marginally ahead at the halfway mark of their chase. After losing three wickets in the powerplay, Bangladesh have steadied themselves with the partnership between Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy. The duo has batted sensibly and kept along with the required rate. Sri Lanka needs to pick a couple of wickets in quick time to stay afloat in the game. An exciting passage of play is coming up. Hold onto your seats! 
10.1 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Back of a length, angling across. Left alone by Towhid Hridoy.
10.2 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Hard-length, outside off. Hridoy dabs it down to third man for a single.
10.3 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, On a good length, closer to the stumps. Das stabs it to deep third for one.
10.4 : Matheesha Pathirana to Towhid Hridoy, Short of a length, into the pitch, around off. Hridoy stays back and runs it down to third man for a single.
10.5 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, SIX! BOOM! Short of a length, angling into the batter. Das picks the length early, gets into a good position, and pulls it over deep square leg boundary for a flat hit. 
10.6 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Pitched full, outside off. Das drives off the toe-end toward the short cover fielder.
11.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, SIX! SMOKED! Tossed up full, on the middle and leg. Towhid Hridoy gets down on his knees and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 
11.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, SIX MORE! Make that two in a row! Floated, full, at the stumps. Hridoy sits down and pumps over deep mid-wicket for back to back sixes. 
11.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, Six!
11.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Towhid Hridoy, OUT! LBW! Wanindu Hasaranga has the last laugh! Goes full and quick at the stumps. Hridoy plays it across the line to sweep it away but misses and gets pinned in front. Appeal from Hasaranga was turned down. He goes for the review. The ball tracking shows Three Reds and Towhid Hridoy is a goner! Bangladesh lose their fourth as Hridoy departs for a 20-ball 40. 
Shakib Al Hasan walks in at 6.
11.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Shakib Al Hasan, Floated on the middle. Shakib Al Hasan knocks it to long-on for one.
11.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, Wrong'un, on off. Das punches it back at the bowler.
12.1 : Matheesha Pathirana to Shakib Al Hasan, Full on the pad, flicked away to deep backward square leg for one.
12.2 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Full at the stumps. Das strokes it toward mid-on.
12.3 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Short and wide outside off. Das hops and cuts it aerially toward the sweeper cover region for a couple. 
12.4 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Sharp short ball, just outside off. Das looks to pull it initially but sways out of the line and lets it go. 
12.5 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Good length, around off. Das defends it onto the pitch. 
12.6 : Matheesha Pathirana to Litton Das, Pace-off, on a length, angling across. Left alone by Litton Das.
13.1 : Maheesh Theekshana to Shakib Al Hasan, No run.
13.2 : Maheesh Theekshana to Shakib Al Hasan, Flighted, on off. Shakib Al Hasan pushes it through covers for one.
13.3 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Tad short, angling in. Das makes room and pulls it past the mid-wicket fielder for a single.
13.4 : Maheesh Theekshana to Shakib Al Hasan, Flatter, around off. Shakib Al Hasan knocks it into covers.
13.5 : Maheesh Theekshana to Shakib Al Hasan, Drifted on the pad. Nudged round the corner for one.
13.6 : Maheesh Theekshana to Litton Das, Flatter, just outside off. Litton Das stays back and eases it to long-off for a single.
14.1 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Litton Das, OUT! LBW! A loud appeal and given! Wanindu Hasaranga bowls a googly, on the middle and leg stump line. Litton Das prods forward to block this but misses the line and is trapped in front. The umpire has no hestitation in raising the finger. Das has a word with Shakib and takes the review. The ball tracking has Three Reds and another one bites the dust. Bangladesh lose their fifth. A lovely knock from Litton Das comes to an end.
Mahmudullah walks in next. 
14.2 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Mahmudullah, Wrong'un, on the leg. Mahmudullah goes back and tucks it through square leg for one. 100 up for Bangladesh.
14.3 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Shakib Al Hasan, Tosses it around off. Shakib Al Hasan hangs back and blocks.
14.4 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Shakib Al Hasan, Floated on off. Shakib Al Hasan defends into covers.
14.5 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Shakib Al Hasan, Full and at the stumps. Shakib Al Hasan looks to play across but gets a leading edge along the turf, back toward the bowler.
14.6 : Wanindu Hasaranga to Shakib Al Hasan, Flighted, full, just outside off. Shakib Al Hasan goes for the expansive drive through covers but gets beaten completely. 
15.2 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Shakib Al Hasan, Drifted on the pad. Shakib Al Hasan nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
15.1 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Mahmudullah, Flatter, turning in on off. Mahmudullah advances and knocks it past the bowler to long-on for one.
15.3 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Mahmudullah, Full and at the stumps, eased to long-on for a single.
15.4 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Shakib Al Hasan, Tossed up at the stumps, Shakib Al Hasan brings out the reverse and hits it toward deep third for a couple.
15.5 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Shakib Al Hasan, Arm ball, outside leg. Shakib Al Hasan makes room and turns it through backward square leg for a single.
15.6 : Dhananjaya de Silva to Mahmudullah, WIDE! Darted flat and across the batter. Mahmudullah lets it go. Wide signaled. 
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mahmudullah, Full and quick at the stumps, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.1 : Matheesha Pathirana to Mahmudullah, Full and quick, tailing into the stumps. Mahmudullah knocks it to long-on for one.
16.2 : Who comes in next?
Matheesha Pathirana to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT! CAUGHT AT THIRD MAN! What a fantastic catch by Maheesh Theekshana! Short ball, just outside off. Shakib Al Hasan hangs back and plays the upper-cut, guides it toward the third man region. The ball was dipping where Theekshana comes forward and dives forward to take a stunning grab. Bangladesh are six down! Can Sri Lanka make a comeback?
16.3 : Matheesha Pathirana to Rishad Hossain, 1 run.
16.4 : Matheesha Pathirana to Mahmudullah, No run.
16.5 : Matheesha Pathirana to Mahmudullah, Slower and fuller at the stumps. Worked through square leg for a single.
16.6 : Matheesha Pathirana to Rishad Hossain, Hard-length, outside off. Rishad Hossain chops it to backward point.
17.1 : Nuwan Thushara to Mahmudullah, Full and straight at the stumps. Mahmudullah bunts it back at Thushara.
17.2 : Nuwan Thushara to Mahmudullah, Good length, around off. Mahmudullah pulls it through square leg for one.
17.3 : Nuwan Thushara to Rishad Hossain, WIDE! Short ball, outside off. It bounces over the batter's head as Rishad Hossain looks to play the upper-cut but misses. Nuwan Thushara has to reload it.
Nuwan Thushara to Rishad Hossain, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Sri Lanka are fighting hard!
Who comes next?
17.4 : Nuwan Thushara to Taskin Ahmed, Appeal but not given! Thushara bowls it full and at the stumps. Taskin Ahmed plays across the line and misses. 
17.5 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, WIDE! Bowls it full and spays it down the leg. Tanzim Hasan Sakib plays and misses. Wide signaled. 
0.0 : Tanzim Hasan Sakib is in at 10 and will face the hat-trick ball. 
17.5 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, On a length, angling across the batter. Tanzim Hasan Sakib plays and misses at it. 
17.6 : Nuwan Thushara to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Pitched full, at the stumps. Tanzim Hasan Sakib keeps it out and bunts this into covers. 
Bangladesh need 11 off the last 2 Mahmudullah holds the key. Can he get his side over the line or will Sri Lanka script a comeback for the ages? Dasun Shanaka comes in to bowl the 19th over.  
18.1 : Dasun Shanaka to Mahmudullah, SIX! EASY PICKINGS! Shanaka offers a gift. Bowls a full toss, around off. Mahmudullah gets across and helps it over deep square leg for a maximum. 
18.2 : Dasun Shanaka to Mahmudullah, Back of a length, angling in. Mahmudullah tucks it through square leg for one.
18.3 : Dasun Shanaka to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
18.4 : Dasun Shanaka to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length ball, on the pad. Tanzim Hasan Sakib works it to deep backward square leg for a single.
18.5 : Dasun Shanaka to Mahmudullah, Short ball, outside off. Mahmudullah leaves it alone.
18.6 : Dasun Shanaka to Mahmudullah, Wide!
Dasun Shanaka to Mahmudullah, WHAT A FINISH!
0.0 : WOW! We have witnessed a nail-biting encounter as two rivals from Asia put up a great fight in terms of bat and ball. There were a lot of ups and downs for both teams throughout the match but in the end Bangladesh emerged victorious. Mahmadullah made sure that he stays on the crease till the last run and secured their victory. However, they will not be too happy with their batting performance but will happily take those two points in their first match of the tournament.
Sri Lanka were off to a dream start. DDS gave them a breakthrough in the first over as he sent back Soumya Sarkar. Nuwan Thushara followed it up in the next over as he castled Tanzid Hasan. He continued his lethal bowling and made Najmul Hossain Shanto as his second prey. After that, the bowlers struggled to take wickets and also bowled some loose deliveries. They also bowled a lot of extras which didn’t make the scenario better. Wanindu Hasaranga got the wicket of Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das
Bangladesh had an absolute disaster for a start. Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan, their openers were sent back in the first two over itself. As Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to build a partnership, a sharp catch brought an end to the latter’s innings. The process of building a stand began again with Das and Towhid Hridoy. They executed the plan well and played simple cricket avoiding any risky shots. Automatically, the boundaries started coming and they managed to put some pressu
Earlier in the innings, we saw Sri Lanka get off to a flying start and taking on the bowlers. However, Bangladesh bounced back strongly and looked lethal after the first 6 overs. They managed to stop the runs and took timely wickets. Their catching was right there at the top and they didn’t bowl many extras which helped them restrict Sri Lanka to a low score of 124. Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman were the pick of the bowlers with their 3 wickets each. Pathum Nissanka was the top score
The Presentation ceremony…
Rishad Hossain is the Player of the Match for his outstanding spell. He says that the pitch and conditions were good to bowl. Shares that he bowled to his strengths and according to the field. Adds that he tried his best on the hat-trick ball but couldn’t get it. Ends by thanking the almighty for his performance.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the captain of Sri Lanka is up for a chat.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the winning captain is up for a chat. He says that he is happy with the win and that everyone gave their best. Adds that they have been preparing and practicing for the last 10-15 days. Adds that he wasn't much happy with the batting and they will try and work on that. Mentions that Litton Das getting back to fomr was a good thing and appreciates Towhid Hridoy as well. Thanks the crowd for their support.
Right then, that was it from out coverage of match number 15 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. In this game, it was Bangladesh who took home the win against Sri Lanks. However, the cricketing action doesn’t stop here. Join us for our coverage of match number 16 where Netherlands take on South Africa at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. The first ball will be bowled at 8.00 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) but our coverage will start much earlier. Until then, goodbye and cheers!