SL vs BAN Live Score, Round 2-Super 4s (B1 v B2), 9 September, 2023, Asia Cup R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama Ball-by-Ball Updates

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 wide, , short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Nasum Ahmed's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Nasum Ahmed goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, 4 leg bye, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nasum Ahmed elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a sharp delivery, and Nasum Ahmed hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, 3 runs, Nasum Ahmed goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 3 runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run, Nasum Ahmed hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Nasum Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a sharp delivery, and Shoriful Islam hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 2 runs, Shoriful Islam hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana sends down a sharp delivery, and Nasum Ahmed hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 2 runs, Shoriful Islam hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run, Shoriful Islam goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run, Nasum Ahmed goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Shoriful Islam, 1 run, Shoriful Islam goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hasan Mahmud elegantly goes forward into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Hasan Mahmud hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Hasan Mahmud goes forward and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hasan Mahmud goes forward and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

Matheesha Pathirana to Hasan Mahmud, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Matheesha Pathirana sends down a sharp delivery, and Hasan Mahmud goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run, Nasum Ahmed goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Mahmud, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana delivers off break ball at full length, Hasan Mahmud goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Hasan Mahmud to just 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump, and the Umpire calls it a wide.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the off stump, and Nasum Ahmed goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run, Nasum Ahmed goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Mahmud, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana delivers arm ball at full length, Hasan Mahmud goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Hasan Mahmud to just 1 run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Nasum Ahmed, 1 run, Nasum Ahmed goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.