Sri Lanka crashed to an eight-wicket defeat as Bangladesh tied their ongoing three-match sequence 1-1, on Wednesday in Sylhet. Despite the loss, Sri Lanka had loads to complain about particularly a couple of choice made by the third umpire which proved to be expensive.
Sri Lanka have been left fuming with the third umpire.
Defending a goal of 166 runs, it appeared like Sri Lanka had struck early within the fourth over, however a controversial choice by the third umpire left them fuming. In the primary supply of the over, Binura Fernando despatched a size supply, angled in from round off, and opener Soumya Sarkar tried to drag it throughout, however failed to attach properly and obtained a little bit of bat on it. The ball carried by to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis and the guests have been positive that there was an edge.
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The umpire gave caught behind however Soumya determined to evaluate the choice. There was a spike, however there was additionally a spot between bat and ball, which led to the third umpire overturn the unique choice. Sri Lanka have been left fuming as there was a transparent noise on the stump mic too.
The protests have been led by captain Charith Asalanka because the Lankans surrounded the umpire in displeasure, and to their disappointment, it was modified to the unique choice.
Soumya was at 14 off 10 deliveries at that second, and went on to register 26 off 22 balls. An unbeaten half-century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (53*) noticed Bangladesh attain 170/2 in 18.1 overs. Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana took two wickets for Sri Lanka.
Initially, Sri Lanka posted 165/6 in 20 overs, courtesy of a knock of 36 off 22 balls by Mendis. For the house aspect’s bowling division, Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Soumya took a wicket every.
Speaking after the match, Asalanka stated, “We were 20-25 runs short and that was the point. As batsmen, we have to make runs in these conditions, it’s hard for bowlers in these conditions. (On Angelo Mathews) He is in the side for his experience and he delivered for the team. Especially credit to their batsmen the way the batted, especially Shanto and Hridoy.”
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