Dasun Shanaka wins the game for Sri Lanka says Lasith Malinga
Sri Lanka registered a three-run win over Bangladesh in the first T20I of the series at Sylhet on Monday. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 206 runs for a loss of 3 wickets in their 20 overs. In reply to that, Bangladesh managed to score 203 runs for a loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs. Former Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka depended on 12 runs in the last over and considered only 8 runs to clinch the trilling win over the home side.
After the trilling win, former Sri Lankan players tweeted and appreciated Dasun Shanaka’s match-winning performance in the last over.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof said that Dasun used all his experience in a crunch situation and delivered.
Phew… that was to close for comfort! Nevertheless winning the 1st game is important. Well done lads👍 Dasun used all his experience in a crunch situation and delivered. Charith , Sadeera , kusal , Anji all played a very big part. Roll on to the next game👊🏼 #SLvBAN
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) March 4, 2024
Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga tweeted and said that Dasun Shanaka won the game for Sri Lanka with a well-executed last over. Also, Lasith Malinga has mentioned the young Matheesha Pathirana and said that these are valuable lessons for the youngster.
A superbly executed last over by Shanaka wins the game for Sri Lanka🇱🇰👏
— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) March 4, 2024
The conditions demanded a lot from the bowlers today. These are valuable lessons for young Matheesha to better adapt and excel in similar challenges ahead. #BANvSL
