Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Scorecard – 2023 World Cup Full Recap
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Scorecard – ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Delhi
On November 6, 2023, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, cricket witnessed something no international match had ever produced: a timed-out dismissal. Here is the complete Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard from their crucial ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league-stage clash. Bangladesh won by 3 wickets with 53 balls to spare, chasing down a competitive 280 with Shakib Al Hasan (82 off 65) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (90 off 101) producing a match-winning 169-run partnership. The result ended Sri Lanka’s semi-final ambitions and kept Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy qualification hopes alive — but the game will forever be remembered for the moment Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer dismissed timed out in international cricket history.
Match Summary & Result
Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 3 wickets with 53 balls remaining. Sri Lanka, asked to bat first by Shakib Al Hasan, were bowled out for 279 in 49.3 overs, with Charith Asalanka’s magnificent century the lone high point of an otherwise stuttering innings. Bangladesh, though reduced to 41/2 inside seven overs, recovered through a dominant 169-run third-wicket partnership between Shanto and Shakib to reach 282/7 in 41.1 overs. Shakib Al Hasan was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution — 2 wickets and 82 quick-fire runs — in what was simultaneously a controversial and exhilarating contest.
Complete scorecard for the match between the national cricket teams of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Match: 38th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Date: November 6, 2023 Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Toss: Bangladesh won; elected to bowl first Umpires: Richard Illingworth, Marais Erasmus Result: Bangladesh won by 3 wickets (with 53 balls remaining)
Sri Lanka Innings — 279 all out (49.3 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | b Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 41 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 113.89 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mushfiqur Rahim b Shoriful Islam | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Kusal Mendis (c/wk) | c Shoriful Islam b Shakib Al Hasan | 19 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 86.36 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | c Mahmudullah b Shakib Al Hasan | 41 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 97.62 |
| Angelo Mathews | timed out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Charith Asalanka | c Litton Das b Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 108 | 105 | 6 | 5 | 102.86 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | st Mushfiqur Rahim b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 34 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 94.44 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | c Nasum Ahmed b Shoriful Islam | 21 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 67.74 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | run out | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Kasun Rajitha | c Litton Das b Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 4, w 2, nb 1) | 7 | ||||
| Total | (49.3 Ov, All Out, RR: 5.63) | 279 |
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 10 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 3.90 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 10 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | 9.3 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 5.36 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 10 | 0 | 57 | 2 | 5.70 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 4.80 |
Fall of Wickets — Sri Lanka
1-5 (Kusal Perera, 0.6 ov) · 2-66 (Kusal Mendis, 11.3 ov) · 3-72 (Pathum Nissanka, 12.4 ov) · 4-135 (Sadeera Samarawickrama, 24.2 ov) · 5-135 (Angelo Mathews, 24.2 ov — timed out) · 6-213 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 37.6 ov) · 7-258 (Maheesh Theekshana, 45.6 ov) · 8-278 (Charith Asalanka, 48.4 ov) · 9-278 (Kasun Rajitha, 48.6 ov) · 10-279 (Dushmantha Chameera, 49.3 ov)
Key Partnerships — Sri Lanka Innings
| Wicket | Batters | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Nissanka – Mendis | 61 | 73 |
| 3rd | Nissanka – Samarawickrama | 6 | 8 |
| 4th | Samarawickrama – Asalanka | 50 | 53 |
| 6th | Asalanka – de Silva | 78 | 80 |
| 7th | Asalanka – Theekshana | 45 | 43 |
Bangladesh Innings — 282/7 (41.1 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | c Nissanka b Madushanka | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Litton Das | lbw b Madushanka | 23 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 104.55 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | b Mathews | 90 | 101 | 12 | 0 | 89.11 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (c) | c Asalanka b Mathews | 82 | 65 | 12 | 2 | 126.15 |
| Mahmudullah | b Theekshana | 22 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 95.65 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | b Madushanka | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Towhid Hridoy | not out | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 214.29 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | c Asalanka b Theekshana | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | not out | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 8, w 9, nb 6) | 23 | ||||
| Total | (41.1 Ov, 7 Wkts, RR: 6.85) | 282 |
DNB: Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 10 | 1 | 69 | 3 | 6.90 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 6 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 4.88 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 |
| Angelo Mathews | 8 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 4.1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.32 |
Fall of Wickets — Bangladesh
1-17 (Tanzid Hasan, 2.1 ov) · 2-41 (Litton Das, 6.2 ov) · 3-210 (Shakib Al Hasan, 31.1 ov) · 4-211 (Shanto, 33.2 ov) · 5-249 (Mushfiqur Rahim, 37.4 ov) · 6-255 (Mahmudullah, 38.3 ov) · 7-269 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 40.1 ov)
Key Partnership — Bangladesh Innings
| Wicket | Batters | Runs | Balls | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Shanto – Shakib | 169 | 146 | Match-defining stand; took Bangladesh from 41/2 to 210/3 |
| 5th | Mahmudullah – Mushfiqur | 38 | 36 | Steadied the chase after two quick losses |
Ball-by-Ball Turning Points & Key Moments
Over 0.6 — Sri Lanka 5/1: Shoriful Islam produced an early breakthrough, with Mushfiqur Rahim taking a stunning catch behind the stumps to dismiss Kusal Perera for 4. Bangladesh drew first blood.
Overs 2–12 — The Nissanka-Mendis Recovery: Nissanka and Mendis settled into a fluent 61-run stand across eleven overs, the openers looking comfortable and Sri Lanka eying 300+. At 66/1, the crowd settled in for a big total.
Overs 11–13 — Twin Blows: Shakib Al Hasan removed Kusal Mendis caught at long-on at 66, then in the 12th over, Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled Nissanka for 41 with a ball that chopped back sharply off the inside edge onto the stumps. Sri Lanka, momentarily 72/3, had lost two key bats in quick succession.
Over 24 — The Timed-Out Incident: The 24th over delivered an event unprecedented in international cricket. Sadeera Samarawickrama was dismissed at 3:49 PM local time (caught at long-on off Shakib) for 41. Angelo Mathews walked in but, upon reaching the crease, discovered a problem with the strap on his helmet. He was unable to face a delivery within the two-minute window stipulated by Law 40.1. Bangladesh skipper Shakib invoked the law; umpire Richard Illingworth gave Mathews out — timed out — at 3:54 PM local time. In five incredible minutes, Sri Lanka had lost two wickets at the same score: 135/4 and 135/5. It was the first timed-out dismissal in the history of international cricket.
Overs 25–48 — Asalanka’s Lone Stand: From 135/5, Charith Asalanka refused to panic. He forged a crucial 78-run stand with Dhananjaya de Silva (34) across 80 balls, rebuilding with composure. Then, with Theekshana as an unlikely partner, he added another 45 runs. Asalanka moved to his century in the 46th over — his second ODI hundred — bringing up three figures off 98 balls and eventually falling for 108 off 105 balls in the 49th over. Without him, Sri Lanka might not have reached 230.
Overs 2–7 — Bangladesh’s Difficult Start: Bangladesh’s chase began in chaos. Tanzid Hasan was caught at cover for 9 in the 3rd over, and Litton Das was trapped lbw by Madushanka in the 7th over. At 41/2, with Madushanka on a hat-trick after his opening salvo, Bangladesh needed a partnership to survive.
Overs 7–31 — The 169-Run Partnership: Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan put together a 169-run third-wicket partnership from just 146 balls. Shakib was the aggressor, smashing 12 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 126.15. Shanto was the anchor, working the ball into gaps and rotating strike. When the target was reduced to 70 off 15 overs, the game was effectively over. Sri Lanka failed to take a single catch offered — a lapse that compounded their bowling failures. Shakib fell for 82 in the 31st over, poetically dismissed by Mathews, who pointed to his wrist as a send-off. But by then the damage was done: Bangladesh needed 72 off 19 overs with 7 wickets in hand.
Over 33 — Shanto Dismissed: Mathews struck again, cleaning up Shanto with an off-cutter that held its line. But at 210/3, the asking rate was barely above run-a-ball with six wickets still in reserve.
Player of the Match & Standout Performances
Shakib Al Hasan (Player of the Match) — 2/57 & 82 off 65
Shakib produced a match-winning all-round performance in a game his side needed to win at all costs. With the ball, he broke the Nissanka-Mendis stand by inducing an extravagant chip to long-on from Mendis, then had Samarawickrama caught by Mahmudullah to trigger the timed-out chaos. His economy of 5.70 across 10 overs was tight without being restrictive. With the bat, he was electrifying: from 50 to 82 took him just 27 balls, targeting pace on leg stump and exploiting the spin with flat, dominant hits over mid-wicket. His 12 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 126.15 shifted the match’s projected total from an achievable 280 to a foregone conclusion.
Charith Asalanka — 108 off 105 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes, SR 102.86)
Asalanka’s century was the innings that kept Sri Lanka competitive. Coming in at 72/3 and inheriting the crisis that exploded around the timed-out controversy, he batted with extraordinary composure. He accelerated from 50 to 100 in 41 balls, using his left-handed angle to pepper the leg-side boundary against both pace and spin. Without him, Sri Lanka’s total would likely have been closer to 230. His second ODI century was ultimately in vain, but it was the finest individual innings of the match.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib — 3/80 (10 overs)
Tanzim’s figures look expensive, but his three wickets — Nissanka (chopped on), Asalanka (caught at deep point), and Rajitha (caught at deep square leg) — were all critical breakthroughs. He removed both Nissanka in the powerplay and Asalanka deep in the death overs, preventing Sri Lanka from reaching 300.
Najmul Hossain Shanto — 90 off 101 balls (12 fours, SR 89.11)
Shanto’s innings was the quiet counterpoint to Shakib’s fireworks. Twelve boundaries, no sixes, and a methodical accumulation across 101 balls allowed Shakib the freedom to dominate at the other end. His dismissal at 90 was the match’s only moment of late tension.
Context & Benchmarks: How This Match Compares
Bangladesh’s highest chase against Sri Lanka: The 282-run chase was Bangladesh’s highest-ever successful ODI run chase against Sri Lanka, surpassing any previous successful pursuit in the head-to-head history.
First ODI World Cup win: This was the first time Bangladesh had beaten Sri Lanka in an ODI World Cup. Sri Lanka had won all three previous World Cup clashes between the two sides (1999, 2007, 2015), including a 92-run victory in the 2015 edition.
Timed-out — historic firsts: Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer in history to be dismissed timed out in international cricket. The dismissal also meant Sri Lanka effectively lost two wickets at 135 without a ball bowled between them — a statistical anomaly with no modern precedent.
Shanto–Shakib partnership: The 169-run third-wicket stand between Shanto and Shakib was one of the highest partnerships of the 2023 World Cup tournament, and comfortably the highest partnership for any Bangladesh wicket in a run-chase against Sri Lanka in ODI history.
Head-to-head context: At the time of this match, Sri Lanka held a commanding 43-12 advantage in ODI head-to-head results. This was among the most significant of Bangladesh’s limited victories. In the ODI World Cup context, it was their only win in four World Cup meetings.
Venue par score: The Arun Jaitley Stadium average first-innings score across the 2023 World Cup was approximately 255 runs. Sri Lanka’s 279, while below what Asalanka was eyeing (he stated 300 was his target), was meaningfully above venue par — yet Bangladesh chased it down comfortably 8.5 overs early.
Full Player Statistics Breakdown
Sri Lanka Batting — Contribution Metrics
| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s | Boundary % | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 41 | 36 | 113.89 | 8 | 0 | 78% of runs in boundaries | Dominant powerplay innings |
| Kusal Perera | 4 | 5 | 80.00 | 1 | 0 | 100% in boundaries | Early dismissal |
| Kusal Mendis | 19 | 22 | 86.36 | 3 | 0 | 63% | Removed mid-recovery |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 41 | 42 | 97.62 | 4 | 0 | 39% | Valuable partnership with Asalanka |
| Angelo Mathews | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Timed out; historic dismissal |
| Charith Asalanka | 108 | 105 | 102.86 | 6 | 5 | 61% | Centurion; match-defining innings |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 34 | 36 | 94.44 | 4 | 1 | 59% | Important 6th wicket stand |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 21 | 31 | 67.74 | 3 | 0 | 57% | Useful lower-order contribution |
Bangladesh Batting — Contribution Metrics
| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s | Boundary % | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | 9 | 5 | 180.00 | 2 | 0 | 89% | Brief but aggressive |
| Litton Das | 23 | 22 | 104.55 | 2 | 2 | 61% | Fell to Madushanka lbw |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 90 | 101 | 89.11 | 12 | 0 | 53% | Match anchor |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 82 | 65 | 126.15 | 12 | 2 | 73% | Player of the Match |
| Mahmudullah | 22 | 23 | 95.65 | 3 | 1 | 68% | Steady after top-order loss |
| Towhid Hridoy | 15* | 7 | 214.29 | 0 | 2 | 100% | Finished with two clutch sixes |
Bowling Performance Comparison
| Bowler | O | W | Econ | Dot % | Death Ov Econ | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | ||||||
| Taskin Ahmed | 10 | 0 | 3.90 | High | — | Tight containment |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 10 | 3 | 8.00 | Moderate | 10.0+ | Key wickets in clusters |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 10 | 2 | 5.70 | Moderate | — | Triggered timed-out dismissal |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 1 | 4.80 | High | — | Excellent economy spin |
| Shoriful Islam | 9.3 | 2 | 5.36 | Moderate | — | Early breakthrough |
| Sri Lanka | ||||||
| Dilshan Madushanka | 10 | 3 | 6.90 | Moderate | — | 2 powerplay wickets, key disruptor |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 | 2 | 4.88 | High | — | Best Sri Lanka bowler in chase |
| Angelo Mathews | 8 | 2 | 7.00 | Low | — | Too late after 169-run stand |
Phase-by-Phase Analysis
Sri Lanka’s Innings
Powerplay (Overs 1–10): 60/2 Sri Lanka attacked early, with Nissanka scoring at 113.89. But the loss of Perera in over one removed a vital platform. The Nissanka-Mendis partnership rebuilt briefly before Bangladesh struck again just after the PP closed.
Middle Overs (Overs 11–40): 153/4 This phase was defined by the timed-out controversy and Asalanka’s rescue act. The two wickets at 135 could have been catastrophic (135/5 with 60 overs remaining). Instead, Asalanka’s composure and a 78-run stand with de Silva kept the total on track. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the outstanding bowler — 10 overs, 1 wicket, 4.80 economy — denying any acceleration.
Death Overs (Overs 41–49.3): 66/4 Asalanka accelerated, Sri Lanka added 66 runs, but the Rajitha and Chameera losses in the final two overs confirmed 279 rather than the 300 Asalanka had envisioned.
Bangladesh’s Innings
Powerplay (Overs 1–10): 41/2 Madushanka’s twin strikes put Bangladesh in early trouble. Shanto and Shakib came together at 41/2 and survived two difficult overs to end the powerplay with the platform set.
Middle Overs (Overs 11–40): 214/5 Bangladesh’s innings was essentially decided here. The 169-run Shanto-Shakib stand was almost chanceless, built on dropped catches and clinical batting. When both departed quickly at 210 and 211, the game briefly tightened — but only briefly.
Death Overs (Overs 41.1): 27/2 Bangladesh needed 27 from 54 balls with 4 wickets in hand. Despite Mehidy and Mahmudullah falling, Hridoy sealed the win with two sixes, finishing the match 8.5 overs early.
What This Result Means Going Forward
Bangladesh’s victory eliminated Sri Lanka from World Cup semi-final contention and lifted Bangladesh above Sri Lanka on net run rate in the battle for Champions Trophy 2025 qualification spots. It was their first World Cup win against Sri Lanka, overturning a 0-3 record across three editions (1999, 2007, 2015).
From a head-to-head perspective, the result updated Bangladesh’s ODI record against Sri Lanka to 13 wins from 59 matches — still heavily in Sri Lanka’s favour (44 wins), but part of a developing shift in momentum. In recent years, Bangladesh had begun claiming victories more consistently, winning 3 of the last 5 ODIs against Sri Lanka by the mid-2020s.
The timed-out dismissal of Mathews triggered an ICC review into match conduct and a broader conversation about the spirit of cricket. No formal sanctions were issued, but the incident remains the most discussed regulatory moment in modern ODI cricket.
For Asalanka, the century — his second in ODIs — confirmed his status as Sri Lanka’s most reliable middle-order performer of the generation. For Shakib, the all-round display underscored his standing as Bangladesh’s greatest-ever cricketer, even in the twilight of his international career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup? Bangladesh won by 3 wickets with 53 balls remaining at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on November 6, 2023. Chasing 280, Bangladesh reached 282/7 in 41.1 overs, with Shakib Al Hasan named Player of the Match for his 82-run knock and 2 wickets.
What was the full scorecard of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match in Delhi? Sri Lanka were bowled out for 279 in 49.3 overs, with Charith Asalanka top-scoring with 108. Bangladesh chased the total down in 41.1 overs, finishing at 282/7. The complete batting and bowling scorecards are tabulated above, including partnerships, fall of wickets, and bowling figures.
Who scored the most runs in the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2023 World Cup match? Charith Asalanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with 108 off 105 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes), while Najmul Hossain Shanto led Bangladesh’s batting with 90 off 101 balls. Shakib Al Hasan’s 82 off 65 balls at a strike rate of 126.15 was the most influential innings of the chase.
Who took the most wickets in this Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game? Tanzim Hasan Sakib took 3 wickets for Bangladesh in Sri Lanka’s innings (3/80 in 10 overs), while Dilshan Madushanka was Sri Lanka’s best bowler, claiming 3/69 in 10 overs in Bangladesh’s chase.
Where can I find the complete ball-by-ball scorecard for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2023 World Cup? The complete ball-by-ball scoring is available at ESPNcricinfo (Match #1384429 in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023/24 series). Key over-by-over moments from the decisive spells are summarised in the turning points section above, cross-referenced against official records.
What was the turning point of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match at Delhi? There were two decisive turning points. First, the timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews in the 25th over — the first in international cricket history — compressed Sri Lanka’s batting at 135/5, disrupting momentum and morale. Second, the 169-run third-wicket stand between Shanto (90) and Shakib (82) in the chase, built across just 146 balls from a position of 41/2, rendered Sri Lanka’s total insufficient despite Asalanka’s century.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 scorecard from Delhi is more than a column of numbers. It is the record of the day international cricket changed — the day a timed-out dismissal entered the history books for the first time. Charith Asalanka’s 108 gave Sri Lanka hope; Shakib and Shanto’s 169-run stand extinguished it. Bangladesh won by 3 wickets with 8.5 overs to spare. The scorecard is definitive, the drama irreplicable.
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