Bangladesh started the ODI series against Sri Lanka with a loss. However, the Tigers equalized the series by winning the second ODI. As a result, the third and final ODI match was the series decider. Bangladesh lost this crucial match by a huge margin of 99 runs.
In the third and final ODI of the series in Pallekele, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 285 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 124 runs for the team. In reply, Bangladesh could not score more than 186 runs after losing all their wickets in 39 overs and 4 balls.
After such a defeat, captain Mehedi Hasan Miraj was saying on the award ceremony stage, ‘We did well in bowling. Especially the spinners did very well in the last 10 overs. The wicket was very good, we tried to stay positive while batting.’
“We couldn’t make any partnership in the middle overs. And we lost a few wickets, so the good start didn’t work. Our team is still junior, some new players are coming in. We are trying to stay positive. Everyone will do well if they get more opportunities,” he added.
FAQ
What happened in the final ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh in the final One Day International (ODI) match of the series. Despite a good effort, Bangladesh fell short, resulting in a series loss.
Who is Miraj, and what did he say after the match?
Mehidy Hasan Miraj is an all-rounder for the Bangladesh national team. After the match, he admitted the team missed key chances that could have changed the game’s outcome.
What kind of chances did Miraj mention?
Miraj referred to missed fielding opportunities, poor shot selections, and lapses in bowling focus. These small mistakes added up and cost the team the match.
How did Miraj perform in the final ODI?
Miraj had a decent personal performance but expressed disappointment that it didn’t help the team win. He emphasized the importance of playing better as a unit.
Did Bangladesh have a chance to win the match?
Yes, Bangladesh was in a competitive position at times, but missed opportunities and pressure moments allowed Sri Lanka to take control.