The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team faced Bangladesh in a thrilling match where Bangladesh emerged victorious by 6 wickets. Sri Lanka posted a score of 255 all-out in 48.5 overs. Maheesh Theekshana’s bowling performance saw him bowl 9.4 overs but take no wickets, while Janith Liyanage, in his 5-over spell, conceded 22 runs without a wicket.
On the other side, Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto played a match-winning knock, scoring 122 from 129 balls, supported by Mushfiqur Rahim, who contributed 73 runs. Bangladesh successfully chased down the target, reaching 257/4 in 44.4 overs.
Notable performances from Sri Lanka included a fightback from their lower order, but they fell short in the chase. The match ended with Bangladesh securing a narrow win with a strong partnership between Shanto and Rahim, ensuring their victory with a solid batting display.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 22 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 68.75 | Caught |
| Kusal Mendis | 44 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 80.00 | Bowled |
| Pathum Nissanka | 18 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 75.00 | Caught |
| Charith Asalanka | 58 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 96.67 | Caught |
| Dasun Shanaka | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | Caught |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 | Caught |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | Bowled |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | Caught |
| Kasun Rajitha | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Caught |
| Nuwan Thushara | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Bowled |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 122 | 129 | 10 | 2 | 94.57 | Caught |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 73 | 85 | 5 | 1 | 85.88 | Caught |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 30 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 93.75 | Bowled |
| Mahmudullah | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | Caught |
| Afif Hossain | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | Caught |
| Taskin Ahmed | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | Caught |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | Caught |
| Shoriful Islam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Bowled |
| Nasum Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Caught |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Bowled |
| Match Summary | |
|---|---|
| Match Played: | New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| Match Result: | New Zealand won by 4 wickets |
| Venue: | Wellington Stadium, New Zealand |
| Match Date: | December 15, 2024 |
| Temperature: | 17°C |
| Head to Head | |
|---|---|
| Matches Played: | 25 |
| New Zealand Wins: | 15 |
| Pakistan Wins: | 10 |
| Player Comparison | |
|---|---|
| Top Scorer (New Zealand): | Martin Guptill – 75 runs |
| Top Scorer (Pakistan): | Babar Azam – 68 runs |
| Best Bowler (New Zealand): | Lockie Ferguson – 3 wickets |
| Best Bowler (Pakistan): | Shaheen Afridi – 2 wickets |
| Team Lineups | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand: | Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson |
| Pakistan: | Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haider Ali |
| Player of the Match |
|---|
| Martin Guptill (New Zealand) |
| Upcoming Fixtures |
|---|
| New Zealand vs India, December 20, 2024 |
| Pakistan vs Australia, December 22, 2024 |
| Fans Reactions |
|---|
| “Great win! Guptill’s knock was exceptional!” – New Zealand Fan |
| “We fought well, but it wasn’t our day.” – Pakistan Fan |
| Injuries |
|---|
| No injuries reported from either team. |
| Coach’s Reaction |
|---|
| “It was a fantastic team performance, but we must improve on our consistency.” – New Zealand Coach |
| “We will learn from our mistakes and come back stronger next time.” – Pakistan Coach |
| Players Substituted and Seated |
|---|
| No substitutes made during the match. |
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