Bangladesh delivered a commanding 83-run victory over Sri Lanka during Sunday's second Twenty20 International at Dambulla. The triumph leveled the three-match series at one game apiece. A decisive third encounter will take place in Colombo on July 16. The visitors defended their total of 177 runs by dismissing the hosts for merely 93 runs within 15.2 overs. This comprehensive performance marked a complete turnaround from their opening match defeat.
Captain Litton Das anchored the batting effort with an elegant 76 runs from 50 deliveries. His innings ended a prolonged drought for half-centuries in this format. The wicketkeeper batsman struck five maximums while guiding his team from early difficulties. Bangladesh stumbled to 39 for two...
Kyle Mayers delivered a remarkable unbeaten performance that transformed Rangpur Riders' fortunes during their Global Super League encounter against Hobart Hurricanes at Providence Stadium on Sunday. The West Indian batsman accumulated 67 runs from 42 deliveries while striking eight boundaries and two maximums. His heroic effort lifted the team from early difficulties to a respectable total of 151 runs for six wickets across their allotted 20 overs. Rangpur won the coin toss but elected to bat first under challenging circumstances. Mayers anchored the innings through calculated aggression and intelligent shot selection.
The batting order faced immediate pressure when Soumya Sarkar departed after contributing just five runs during the...
Bangladesh's cricket team rallied from a disastrous start to compile 177 runs for seven wickets during their second Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Captain Liton Das spearheaded the recovery effort with a commanding 76-run performance spanning 50 deliveries. The visitors faced immediate adversity when Charith Asalanka won the coin flip and elected to field first. Early batting collapses left Bangladesh struggling at seven runs for two wickets within the opening two overs. Nuwan Thushara dismissed Parvez Hossain Emon without scoring through a penetrating inswinging delivery.
Binura Fernando claimed Tanzid Hasan's wicket when the opener edged a catch to the slip fielder after managing...
Charith Asalanka secured the toss advantage for Sri Lanka and immediately elected to field against Bangladesh in Dambulla. The Sri Lankan captain's decision forces the visiting team to establish their innings under potentially challenging conditions. Litton Das experienced his second consecutive toss defeat as Bangladesh's leader during this ongoing series. The home team maintains confidence in their bowling attack's ability to restrict their opponents early. Asalanka's choice reflects Sri Lanka's successful strategy from their previous encounter.
Bangladesh's management implemented significant roster adjustments following their opening match disappointment. Mohammad Naim Sheikh faces exclusion after returning briefly to international...
Paris Saint-Germain meets Chelsea at MetLife Stadium for the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup championship match. Donald Trump joins the spectators for this culminating event of the 32-team tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino describes the competition as launching club football's golden era. The French champions arrive after completing an unprecedented trophy collection across multiple competitions. Luis Enrique's squad captured domestic league and cup titles before securing their maiden UEFA Champions League crown with a dominant victory over Inter Milan.
The Parisians demonstrated exceptional form throughout the Club World Cup by defeating Atletico Madrid and Inter Miami with four goals each. Bayern Munich fell in the...
Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed prepares to enter Tollywood cinema through her debut performance in the mystery film Joto Kando Kolkatatei. Director Anik Dutta completed principal photography during 2022 with initial plans targeting a 2024 theatrical release. Friends Communication production house shifted the premiere date to coincide with Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata theaters. The company released a motion poster on Friday to announce the revised schedule. Ahmed portrays a Bangladeshi woman who becomes involved in mysterious circumstances while investigating her family background.
The actress received an unexpected message from director Dutta leading to her successful audition for the project. Ahmed began filming during September 2023...
Australia surrendered their final seven wickets for merely 68 runs during a dramatic collapse in the concluding session. Mitchell Starc claimed his 396th Test wicket by bowling debutant Kevlon Anderson through the gate. The tourists had appeared comfortable at 157 for three before their batting order disintegrated under pressure. Steve Smith contributed the highest individual score of 48 runs before falling victim to the West Indies attack. Cameron Green added 46 runs to the total during a partnership that briefly threatened to establish dominance.
Shamar Joseph spearheaded the bowling effort with figures of four wickets for 33 runs. His performance elevated his series tally to 18 wickets across the three matches. Jayden Seales and...
Bangladesh's Under-18 women's hockey squad claimed third place at the Asia Cup 2025 tournament on Sunday. The competition took place in Dazhou, China, where the young athletes demonstrated exceptional skill throughout their campaign. Their bronze medal achievement represents a significant milestone for the developing program. The team's performance showcased the growing strength of women's hockey in Bangladesh. This accomplishment marks an important step forward for the sport within the country.
The decisive third-place contest saw Bangladesh overwhelm Kazakhstan with a comprehensive 6-2 victory. Irine Akter Riya emerged as the standout performer during this crucial encounter. Tournament officials recognized her exceptional...
Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC by a score of 2-1 on Saturday evening, with Lionel Messi contributing both goals for the visiting team. The Argentine forward achieved his fifth consecutive match with multiple goals, establishing a new Major League Soccer record. Miami secured its fifth consecutive victory and climbed to fifth position in the Supporter's Shield rankings. The defeat ended Nashville's impressive 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Miami holds an 11-3-5 record this season while pursuing back-to-back championship titles.
Messi opened the scoring during the 17th minute with a precisely executed free kick that curved through Nashville's defensive wall. The 38-year-old striker has accumulated 55 goals across 66...
