Aaj TV English News - Sports https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:07:49 +0500 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:07:49 +0500 60 Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by five wickets in T20 World Cup https://english.aaj.tv/news/30269741/ <p><strong>SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a feisty T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, hammering home their status as surprise contenders for the title.</strong></p> <p>Chasing an imposing target of 172, the 2014 champions saw Charith Asalanka (80 not out) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (53) lead them to victory for a fourth successive win after three triumphs in the qualifying round.</p> <p>Earlier, Mushfiqur Rahim, with an undefeated 57 and opener Mohammad Naim, who hit 62, starred for the Tigers in the Super 12 game.</p> <p>England, Australia, South Africa and West Indies are the other teams in the group from where the top two will make the semi-finals.</p> SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a feisty T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, hammering home their status as surprise contenders for the title.

Chasing an imposing target of 172, the 2014 champions saw Charith Asalanka (80 not out) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (53) lead them to victory for a fourth successive win after three triumphs in the qualifying round.

Earlier, Mushfiqur Rahim, with an undefeated 57 and opener Mohammad Naim, who hit 62, starred for the Tigers in the Super 12 game.

England, Australia, South Africa and West Indies are the other teams in the group from where the top two will make the semi-finals.

]]> Sports https://english.aaj.tv/news/30269741 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:53:50 +0500 none@none.com (AFP) Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets. Image courtesy: BBC News