Nidahas Trophy: Living the riveting final over between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ball by ball
The virtual semi-final between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh had everything that a cricket fan could ask for. It had a gripping contest between bat and ball. It had sumptuous boundaries and towering sixes. And then, just like the cherry on the cake, it had a dramatic final over finish.
Bangladesh, chasing a target of 160 needed 12 off the last 6 balls to seal a berth in the final against India. Mind you, the runs required were 12, not 7 or 8, which seem quite achievable, nor 20 or 25 that seem a little too much. These 12 runs kept everyone at the edge of their seats as the pendulum kept swinging from one side to the other. Here is the riveting final over brought to you ball by ball.
#1 First ball
With Bangladesh 7 down for 148, Mustafizur Rahman comes out to help Mahmudullah Riyad propel the Tigers over the line. The Fizz takes the strike. All he has on his mind is to give the strike to his vice-captain at the other end.
Isuru Udana who has been bowling well under pressure, is all set to bowl the first ball of the final over. Short pitched delivery on middle and leg. Mustafizur tries to pull but the bounce of the ball takes it over his bat. Udana hears a snick. Sri Lanka go for a review. Replays show a flat line on the snickometer.
Result- Dot ball