Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have both secured their spots in the semifinals of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 after defeating Thailand and Malaysia respectively. Sri Lanka had a comfortable 10-wicket victory, while Bangladesh won by a convincing 114-run margin. Both matches took place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, ensuring their spots in the upcoming semifinal matches on July 26.
In a dominating performance, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 69-ball 119 to lead her team to a resounding 114-run victory over Malaysia in the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament. Bangladesh also secured a comfortable seven-wicket win over Thailand to take the top two spots in group B and move closer to a semifinal berth.
Defending champions England will compete with 19 other teams in the expanded 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to take place in the West Indies and the USA. The tournament, which will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports, will conclude with the final in Barbados on June 29. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, with the top two from the Super 8s pools moving on to the semi-finals. In the opening matches, USA defeated Canada, West Indies beat Papua New Guinea, and Namibia secured a win over Oman in a thrilling Super Over.
In a crucial second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, captain Dhananjaya de Silva's decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be a successful one. After their dominant victory in the first match, Sri Lanka looks to continue their winning streak against the hosts. The teams have made some changes to their lineups, with Shakib Al Hasan making his return and Hasan Mahmud making his Test debut for Bangladesh. Keep an eye out for de Silva and his team as they battle against the hosts in Chittagong.
The highly anticipated match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings ended in a one-sided affair, with KKR securing a convincing win by 7 wickets. Nepal A's Sri Lanka chose to bat first in the opening session, but their Lucknow Super Giants were no match for KKR's strong performance. With 19 balls remaining, KKR sealed their win and established themselves as a top contender in the league.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga made history by becoming the second-fastest bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets, behind only Rashid Khan. Hasaranga achieved this milestone in just 63 matches, beating former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga's record of 76 matches. He also played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's victory against Afghanistan, contributing both with the ball and the bat. With this win, Sri Lanka now leads the three-match series 2-0.
21-year-old pace bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib will not take part in the final match against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury. In the first ODI, he picked up three crucial wickets before being pulled out of his ninth over. Despite recovering, he only took one wicket in the second ODI as Sri Lanka bounced back for a win. Dilshan Madushanka of Lanka also suffered a hamstring injury and may also miss the initial stage of IPL with Mumbai Indians.
The Bangladeshi national cricket team emerged victorious in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, with President Mohammed Shahabuddin congratulating the team on their win. In the final match, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in a nail-biting match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. The President also expressed his hope for continued success for the team in the future.
During the third ODI match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim celebrated his team's series win by mimicking Angelo Mathews' timed out dismissal at the 2023 ODI World Cup. This added to the already heated rivalry between the two teams, which was fueled by a controversial celebration known as the Naagin dance. The two teams are set to face off again in a 2-match Test series starting on March 22. This incident highlights the importance of being ready to face the first ball within the stipulated time in international cricket.
After a strong performance in the first ODI, Bangladesh is determined to maintain their lead in the series against Sri Lanka. On Friday, the second game of the series will be held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Bangladesh has the upper hand with a record of 11 wins against Sri Lanka in 50-over cricket, but Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss. The game is expected to be played in hot weather conditions with a temperature of 32°C and a humidity level of 48 percent.