Bangladesh exits the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament: Bangladesh advanced to the semifinals because to Mohammad Saifuddin’s all-around performance. However, their dream of reaching the finals was not realized.
They had to withdraw from the final four after losing to Sri Lanka. The Lankans trounced Saifuddin and his teammates by three wickets today in the semifinals of the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament. Bangladesh batted first, scoring 103 runs for the cost of five wickets in the allotted six overs. In response, Sri Lanka lost three wickets but scored the victory target with one ball remaining.
Just as in the quarter-finals, Jishan Islam’s bat produced plenty of runs today. The opener scored 36 runs in 11 balls, including five sixes. Another opener, Abdullah Al Mamun, scored 16 runs off four balls. Saifuddin, who was in excellent form, had begun to pour on the runs today as well, but he was stopped at 23 runs off 12 balls. Abu Haider also scored 18 runs off 6 balls in the late innings.
Tharindu Ratnayake of Sri Lanka claimed four wickets for 33 runs in two overs. Lahiru Samarakoon also picked up one wicket.
In response, the two Sri Lankan openers, Sandun and Viraakkodi, formed a powerful partnership of 58 runs from the outset. He scored 50 runs off 16 balls before retiring injured, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Dhananjaya Lakshan, the other opener, scored 24 runs off six balls.
Tharindu Ratnayake of Sri Lanka captured four wickets for 33 runs in two overs. Lahiru Samarakoon also claimed one wicket.
In response, the two Sri Lankan openers, Sandun and Viraakkodi, formed a powerful 58-run partnership from the start. He scored 50 runs off 16 balls before retiring injured, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. Dhananjaya Lakshan, the other opener, scored 24 runs off six deliveries.
