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Dasun Shanaka Guides Sri Lanka To Dramatic Win Over Bangladesh In 1st T20I

Dasun Shanaka held his nerve under pressure to take two wickets in the final over, snatching a dramatic three-run win for Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday. Set a target of 207 runs, lower middle-order batsman Jaker Ali took Bangladesh close with his maiden fifty before Shanaka ended his 34-ball innings of 68 with the third ball of the last over. Shoriful Islam hit a four from the next ball, leaving Bangladesh requiring six from their last two balls.

Watch: Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy Revisited With Bangladesh Star's 'Dig' At Rivals During T20I

During the ODI World Cup 2023, a dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo mathews snowballed into a major controversy. The fashion in which the former Sri Lanka skipper was dismissed was the reason behind it. Angelo Mathews was ruled 'timed out' during his team's crucial clash against Bangladesh. The incident happened on the second ball of the 25th over, bowled by Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan. Sadeera Samarawickrama had just been dismissed and Angelo Mathews arrived at the crease at the fall of the fourth wicket. But soon there was confusion as Mathews realised that he had brought the wrong helmet and pleaded his case with the Bangladesh players and the umpires.

Sri Lanka T20I Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga Gets Two-Match Ban By ICC

New Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga was given a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council on Saturday for abusing an umpire during this week's series-ending loss against Afghanistan. The 26-year-old remonstrated with onfield umpire Lyndon Hannibal after the match for failing to call a no-ball on a high delivery to Kamindu Mendis in the final over, when Sri Lanka needed 11 from three balls. The ICC said in a statement the encounter had breached its code of conduct on "personal abuse", with Hasaranga accumulating enough demerit points over the past two years to earn the ban and a fine of 50 percent of his match fee.

SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan Win Thriller, But Sri Lanka Take Series

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour. It has been a wretched tour for the Afghans -- losing six matches in a row -- but skipper Ibrahim Zadran said he was "feeling great" after his team held their nerve in a dramatic close with a hard-fought win. "I am happy with the win," Zadran said. "Unfortunately, we lost the series."

Sri Lanka Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga Joins Elite Club With 100 T20I Wickets

Sri Lanka's prime spinner Wanindu Hasaranga joined the elite list with a massive career milestone, becoming just the second Sri Lankan to take 100 T20I wickets. Hasaranga became the eleventh men's player overall and the second Sri Lankan bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20Is, after only Lasith Malinga. The leg-spinner, who is currently the captain of the T20I team, accomplished the feat during the second T20I against Afghanistan at Dambulla. Hasaranga has taken more wickets than any other bowler in men's T20Is since debuting in 2019.

Sri Lanka Eke Out Narrow Four-Run Victory Over Afghanistan In 1st T20I

Rookie Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana claimed four wickets to help rescue the hosts after their batting collapse and hand Afghanistan a narrow four-run defeat in Saturday's T20 opener. Sri Lanka were all out for 160 with six balls remaining and Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran led the reply, batting through the innings with 67 not out. But his chase was bereft of support with the next top-scorer Karim Janat making 20 at number seven before Pathirana sent him back.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be taking on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Pallekele. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka secured a convincing 155 run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI on Sunday. Afghanistan, set a target of 309 to level the series, were shot out for 153 inside 34 overs as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred with four wickets. Afghanistan were well placed at 128 for one in pursuit of their target, but once Rahmat Shah (54) and Ibrahim Zadran (63) were dismissed there was little fight from the rest of the batters. (Live Scorecard)

Bangladesh Recall Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam For Sri Lanka T20Is

Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March. Former captain Mahmudullah last played a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2021, but did well in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League to force his way back into the squad. Left-arm spinner Taijul played the last of his two T20Is in 2019. Opening duo Anamul Haque and Mohammad Naim also returned to the squad on the back of a strong showing in the BPL.

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Dasun Shanaka Guides Sri Lanka To Dramatic Win Over Bangladesh In 1st T20I

Watch: Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy Revisited With Bangladesh Star's 'Dig' At Rivals During T20I

Sri Lanka T20I Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga Gets Two-Match Ban By ICC

SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan Win Thriller, But Sri Lanka Take Series

Sri Lanka Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga Joins Elite Club With 100 T20I Wickets

Sri Lanka Eke Out Narrow Four-Run Victory Over Afghanistan In 1st T20I

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

Bangladesh Recall Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam For Sri Lanka T20Is