…So this is why Bangladesh lost? Saqib said the truth 2 big reasons

New Delhi. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan admitted that his side did not score enough runs after their five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup cricket tournament here on Thursday. Chasing Bangladesh’s target of 165, Sri Lanka put on a 78-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Charith Aslanka (65 not out, 92 balls, five fours, one six) and Samaravikram (54 runs, 77 balls, six fours). Thanks to this, they won by 165 for five with 11 overs to spare. Captain Dasun Shanaka remained unbeaten scoring 14 runs.

Despite a half-century from Nazmul Hussain Shanto (89), Bangladesh were bowled out for 164 in 42.4 overs against the brilliant bowling of pacer Pathira (four for 32) and off-spinner Mahesh Tikshana (two). 19 runs). “Yes, it wasn’t a 300 run wicket but we needed 220 to 230 runs to survive the match,” Shakib said after the match. Shakib also admitted that experienced Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das. He has more in his absence. Responsibility in batting.

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He said, “Yes there is more responsibility (in the absence of Tamim and Liton), I couldn’t do it but we didn’t perform well with the bat. We have a big competition ahead of us.” Shakib said, “When they were three for 30 (43 runs), we knew we needed a few more wickets but unfortunately we didn’t get them. Bowlers and spinners have been doing their job for a long time but not enough runs are being scored.

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said he felt it was a better pitch than the runs Bangladesh scored. Shanaka said, “We felt this was a better pitch than the Bangladesh score. The bowlers lived up to expectations.” He said, “These wickets have been used in the Lankan Premier League, so we know about it well.” Shanaka credited Samaravikram and Aslanka for helping the team win on a difficult pitch.

He said, “The way Sadira fielded on a difficult pitch, it was her day. Aslanka bodes well for Sri Lankan cricket.

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