Bangladesh secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International (ODI) match held in Chattogram. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s career-best unbeaten century, coupled with Mushfiqur Rahim’s vital contribution, propelled Bangladesh to victory with 32 balls to spare.
Despite an early setback with the loss of three wickets, Bangladesh showcased resilience as Shanto and Mushfiqur formed an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership, adding an impressive 165 runs to steer their team towards victory. Mushfiqur’s 49th half-century provided crucial support to Shanto, enabling him to dominate the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Throughout the innings, Shanto displayed exceptional batting prowess, striking the bulk of his boundaries in front of the wicket. His well-timed shots, including a scorching drive through the covers, helped him secure his second ODI century and guide Bangladesh to a comfortable win.
The victory was sealed in style by Shanto, who confidently lofted Maheesh Theekshana over the cover region to hit the winning runs. His exemplary performance earned him widespread acclaim and played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s commanding triumph over Sri Lanka.
Overall, Bangladesh’s convincing victory in the first ODI highlighted their batting depth and resilience under pressure. With Shanto leading the charge with his exceptional century, Bangladesh will aim to maintain their momentum in the upcoming matches and secure a series win against Sri Lanka.
