Bangladesh beat Sir Lanka by two wickets in the first match of the Tigers in the T20 World Cup 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Tigers scored 125 runs for eight after chasing the 124-run target set by Sri Lanka with one ball remaining.

Litton Das took 36 while Towhid Hridoy 40, and Mahmudullah scored a vital not out 16.  

The player of the match is Rishad Hossain for bagging three wickets.

Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first.

Sri Lanka are coming off a humiliating loss against South Africa in their first match of the tournament, where they were bundled out for just 77 runs, their lowest total in T20Is. The Proteas chased the target easily.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, are playing their first match of the T20 World Cup. Najmal Hossain Shanto hopes his team can take advantage of Sri Lanka's poor start. 

The Tigers recently lost a T20I series to the USA just before the tournament, and a win against Sri Lanka would be an ideal start for their campaign.

Led by Shanto, a young and energetic captain, Bangladesh will rely on the experience of players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah. Wanindu Hasaranga, on the other hand, is leading the Lankans.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said at the toss that the pitch looks dry.

BDST: 1014 HRS, JUN 8, 2024
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