Sri Lanka falls short in warm-up match as Kusal Perera gets injured
The Men’s Cricket World Cup saw an action-packed warm-up match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the Tigers emerging victorious. However, the game took a turn when Sri Lanka’s opener Kusal Perera had to retire hurt due to a shoulder injury. This setback affected Sri Lanka’s campaign, as they were bowled out for 263. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s opening combination, Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan, delivered an outstanding performance with a partnership of 131 runs in less than 21 overs, setting the foundation for their comfortable win.
Kusal Perera’s unfortunate injury derails Sri Lanka’s campaign
In a warm-up fixture against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka suffered a major setback as Kusal Perera, one of their key players, was forced to leave the field due to a shoulder injury. This injury was especially concerning, considering Perera’s surgery on the same shoulder last year. Retiring hurt, Perera’s absence proved detrimental to Sri Lanka’s performance, as they could only manage to reach a total of 263 before being bowled out in the last over.
Bangladesh’s opening combination shines in warm-up match
Following the controversy surrounding Tamim Iqbal’s exclusion, all eyes were on Bangladesh’s opening combination in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan put all doubts to rest with their exceptional performance, stitching together a classy partnership of 131 runs in under 21 overs. This partnership played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s comfortable victory over Sri Lanka.
Brief scores of the warm-up match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
In the warm-up match, Sri Lanka scored 263 runs in 49.1 overs, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 68 and Dhananjaya de Silva contributing 55 runs. Mahedi Hasan was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, reaching 264/3 in just 42 overs. Tanzid Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with 84 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten on 67 runs and Litton Das added 61 runs to secure their team’s victory.
Looking ahead: India vs England
Following the warm-up match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the clash between India and England. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. and is expected to be an exhilarating contest between two cricketing giants. Stay tuned for all the live updates and highlights from this highly anticipated match.
