Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup / Bangladesh lose against Sri Lanka in final group fixture

Bangladesh made a meal of their run chase which featured four runouts as they succumbed to a seven-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the final Group B fixture of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Bangladesh lose to Sri Lanka in semis of Hong Kong Int’l Sixes 

Bangladesh lost the second semifinal of the Hong Kong International Sixes by three wickets against Sri Lanka at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Sunday. 

SAFF U-20 / Bangladesh qualify for semis with 2-0 win over Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh advanced into the semifinals of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in first Group A match at ANFA Complex in Nepal today.

Din Islam hattrick helps Bangladesh thump Sri Lanka 5-0 

A hattrick in the fourth quarter from Mohammad Din Islam helped the Bangladesh Under-21 hockey team to a comprehensive 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in the Men's Junior AHF Cup in Singapore today.

Rishad turning the tide with turn

Bangladesh are not accustomed to seeing what leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is dishing out in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Shakib finally turns up

Following a barrage of criticism, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally delivered with the bat against the Netherlands in their crucial Group D game of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Thursday.

Can Bangladesh batters pull their weight against Netherlands?

Batting will be at the forefront of Bangladesh’s agenda after consecutive underwhelming efforts going into their T20 World Cup Group D fixture against the Netherlands at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown today.

Tigers need Shakib to make his experience count

Marginal calls, full tosses not being put away or the general inconsistency of Bangladesh top-order were all cause for concern in Bangladesh’s loss to South Africa in New York in a hard-fought contest on Monday. But the situation would not have gotten so desperate had Bangladesh’s key player Shakib Al Hasan left a mark on the game coming in at number four in what was another crucial T20 World Cup game for the Tigers.

Can Bangladesh make it to the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh managed to reignite their confidence after winning their opening T20 World Cup fixture against Sri Lanka in New York on Saturday. Having come under immense scrutiny in their build-up to the major event, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side seemed to have turned a corner and now eye a place into the Super 8s of the tournament following the thrilling win against the Lankans. With an encounter against South Africa up next, The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a discussion about Bangladesh’s chances to go through to the next stage.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Tigers let middle overs slip

Maintaining the level that they hit while bowling in the first ODI on Saturday was always going to be a tough ask, but yesterday in the second ODI the surprising thing was that Bangladesh's plans as well as execution were wide of the mark as Sri Lanka ran up a total of 311 all out.

March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017

Bangladesh's second ODI against Sri Lanka abandoned

The second ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is called off due to incessant rain at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium today.

March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017

Let's have more of the same: Mash

After the doldrums of the New Zealand series, it seems that it has taken just one match to turn Bangladesh's ODI team around this season.

March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017

'We've got to step up'

Since the win in the second Test, Bangladesh's first over Sri Lanka in the longest format, the air has been heavy with anticipation of the Lions' backlash to put the Tigers in their place.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

Winning combination not sacred: Mashrafe Mortaza

Having won the first ODI in convincing fashion on Saturday and with the prospect of a first away series win against a higher-ranked, near full-strength side in the second ODI tomorrow, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was not ruling out changes to the combination that delivered the 90-run win.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match: 2 Indians arrested for betting

Indian police have busted a cricket betting den in which the accused were allegedly betting on the one-day match, played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Dambulla.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

'Want to be champs'

All of the focus will be on young Azmir Ahmed as Bangladesh begin their Emerging Teams Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar today.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

'Have to keep improving'

Putting behind the hullaballoo that surrounded his last-minute inclusion into the ODI squad, Mehedi Hasan Miraz has proved once again that he is a player not cowed by the big occasion.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Tamim Iqbal crosses 10,000 international runs

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal became first Bangladeshi batsman to score 10000 international runs during the first ODI of the 3-match series against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium today.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Bangladesh win by 90 runs

Bangladesh amassed their highest total against Sri Lanka when they reached 324 for 5 after 50 overs during the first ODI of the 3-match series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium today.