BAN vs SL: "Can Be A Big Threat For Big 2" - Fans Hail Sri Lanka After 5-Wicket Win Over Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023

Fans on X reacted after the Sri Lanka Cricket Team thumped the Bangladesh Cricket Team by 5 wickets in the second game of the Asia Cup 2023. The game took place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele and the Island nation made sure that they kickstarted the tournament on high. 

The first innings of the game belonged to Sri Lanka as they bowled magnificently well and bundled out Bangladesh for just 164 runs.  Right from the start of the game, the hosts’ bowlers were all over the opposition batters and kept taking wickets at regular intervals. 

Matheesha Pathirana bagged four wickets whereas Maheesh Theekshana picked two wickets. Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, and Dunith Wellage also picked a wicket each and helped the team bundle out the opposition for a low total. 

For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto was the only batter who looked settled and batted well. The southpaw scored 89 runs in tough conditions and looked unfazed by the wickets falling on the other hand. His vital contribution helped Bangladesh post a total of 164 runs. 

While chasing the target, Sri Lanka lost quick wickets and were tottering at 43/3. But it was then that Sadeera Samarawickrama (54) and Charith Asalanka joined hands together and batted superbly. They had a 78-run partnership and made sure that the team didn’t lose the easy game. 

Asalanka ended with the knock of unbeaten 62 runs whereas skipper Dasun Shanaka (14*) struck some lusty blows in the end. They remained unbeaten and took their team past the finishing line. Sri Lanka won the game by 5 wickets and would now be very confident going into the next game. 

BAN vs PAK: Fans on X react as Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh by 5 wickets

As Sri Lanka thumped Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the second game of the Asia Cup 2023, fans on X reacted to it. They were amazed by the way the winning team performed and also took a jibe at Bangladesh for their poor performance. Here are some of the reactions:

Such a clinical performance from SL. They're a dangerous side on such pitches. Pathirana showed his promise by dismissing Shakib and Rahim with short balls. Against the tailenders he bowled full. Great knocks from Sadarawickrama and Asalanka. Bangladesh now need to win v…

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) August 31, 2023

Good start to the Asia Cup 2023 ???
Bowlers did their part and Sadeera & Asalanka showed their character on a tricky pitch. Well played?#AsiaCup2023 #SLvBAN

— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) August 31, 2023

Nice one Charith Asalanka. Hope you keep maturing and understanding your game even more.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) August 31, 2023

Well done Sri Lanka ??

You can be a thread for BIG-2 in ongoing Asia Cup.

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) August 31, 2023

11 win in a row…!!!
The longest ever winning streak by Sri Lanka. #AsiaCup #SLvsBAN #AsiaCup23 pic.twitter.com/YCisvBs0Er

— Ujjawal Sinha (@UjjawallSinha) August 31, 2023

Sri Lanka have won despite their four players being injured and two players down with COVID-19. They have now won 11 ODIs in a row, their longest winning streak in ODIs ??? #AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 31, 2023

Despite all the Injuries and some limitations, Chris Silverwood has done a decent job with SL. Yeah, SL perhaps could have been a little more agressive with the bat in the 2nd innings of the first test v Pak.

Selector/coach dual role didn't work for ENG. Some of the…

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) August 31, 2023

– 4 players injured.
– 2 players Covid positive.
– Inexperienced side.

Then came to Asia Cup and beaten Bangladesh in the first match – Fantastic performance by Lankan Lions. pic.twitter.com/DtpbbuvgHO

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 31, 2023

Asia Cup starts today with a high-voltage match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Enjoy the Nagin Dance ?#BANvsSL #SLvsBANpic.twitter.com/DC1OACvDaZ

— ????? ? ? (@zimbu12) August 31, 2023

My man was walking on fire after these stats. ?#AsiaCup23 #BANvsSL pic.twitter.com/53tN5SSM8U

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) August 31, 2023

Snake didn’t spit today. #BANvsSL #Asiacup2023

— R@J ???? (@ImRSekhar) August 31, 2023

Record Alert !!
SriLanka dismissed allout opposition in all previous 11 ODIs … Record !!
SriLanka wins last 11 ODIs .. longest streak of wins for them .. Record !!#BANvSL #SLvBAN #SLvsBAN #BANvsSL #AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup23

— Sumair Ahmed (@SumairAbro68) August 31, 2023

Main bowlers injured.. Players missing with COVID and injuries… And still they beat Bangladesh …
SriLanka is the real Asian Champion..#BANvSL #SLvBAN #SLvsBAN #BANvsSL #AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup23

— Sumair Ahmed (@SumairAbro68) August 31, 2023