Mahedi Hasan took a personal best in T20I bowling for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka. He achieved this in the series deciding match in Colombo.
Sri Lanka chose to bat first after winning the toss. Bangladesh got Kusal Mendis out for 6 runs. Litton Das’s decision to bring Mahedi Hasan into the attack early paid off as he bowled well against the home team.
Kusal Perera was out for a golden duck, Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka were two of Mahedi’s key wickets in the game. Getting Pathum Nissanka out was a smart move by Mahedi, putting Sri Lanka under pressure.
He finished with 4/11, a record for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in T20I.
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Top Bowling Figures For Bangladesh Against Sri Lanka In T20Is:
Mahedi Hasan – 4/11
Mustafizur Rahman – 4/21
Rishad Hossain – 3/18
Shakib Al Hasan – 3/24
Al-Amin Hossain – 3/34
Mahedi’s 4 for 11 is now the best bowling by a Bangladesh player against Sri Lanka in T20Is. Mustafizur is second, then Rishad Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan and Al-Amin Hossain.
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Thanks to Mahedi’s bowling Bangladesh is in a good position in the last T20I against Sri Lanka. At the time of this report Sri Lanka was 101/6 with Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay 13* and 6* respectively.
