SL-A vs BAN-A Highlights, Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka A won by 19 runs; qualify for semifinal

SL-A vs BAN-A Live coverage ends

We fold our Live coverage on that note as Sri Lanka A qualify for semifinal as group toppers at the cost of Bangladesh A. While Group A action ends, Our focus shifts to tomorrow's Group B action as Pakistan A will take on UAE in a similar do-or-die match while India A, already qualified for semifinal, will take on Oman in a dead rubber.

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Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Updates: SL-A Bowling card

Sri Lanka A bowling:

• Dushan Hemantha 3/23
• Ramesh Mendis 1/19
• Eshan Malinga 1/22

SL-A vs BD-A Live Score: Bangladesh A scorecard

Bangladesh A batting

• Abu Hider 38*
• Saif Hasan 29
• Parven Emon 24

Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Score: Sri Lanka A win and qualify for semifinal

Sri Lanka A beat Bangladesh A by -- runs and qualify for the semifinal as group topper ahead of Afghanistan A while Bangladesh A are out of the tournament.

Bowling the last over, Eshan Malinga bowled (1/22) spade of yorkers to give just three runs in the final over!

BAN A 142/7 in 20 overs Abu Hider 38* Rejaur Rahman 5* (Target 162); Sri Lanka A won by 19 runs

SL A vs BAN A Live Updates: 8 runs off 19th over

1,1,1,2,2,1 - Ranshika bowls a tight over of eight runs, not allowing Abu Hider to throw his bat around. Eshan Malinga to bowl the final over next!

BAN A 139/7 in 19 overs Abu Hider 27* Rejaur Rahman 4* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 23 runs in 6 balls

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Score: DEAD-BALL CONTROVERSY!

A dead-ball controversy erupts as the umpire called a dead ball before Eshan bowled the first ball of the 18th over, which was clobbered for a hug six Abu Hider! However, the six don't stand.

Entire Banlgadesh dug out complains to the match referee as it should be a no-ball and not dead ball as the reason behind the decision was a Sri Lankan fielder at long-on was standing right behind the wicket.

However, the decision of dead-ball stands as the umpire said he called it before the ball was bowled.

Abu Hider, however, slams a boundary late in the over upon resumption to keep Bangladesh A in the chase

BAN A 131/7 in 18 overs Abu Hider 31* Rejaur Rahman 2* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 31 runs in 12 balls

ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Updates: OUT!

STUMPED! Dushan Hemanth gets Rakibul Hassan for nought. That's his third wicket of the night while Bangladesh A lose their seventh wicket.

No sight of Saif Hassan yet as Rejaur Rahman walks in at No. 10

BAN A 117/7 in 16.3 overs Abu Hider 19* Rejaur Rahman 0* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 45 runs in 21 balls

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Updates: BAN-A lose sxith wicket!

Bangladesh A lose their sixth wicket as Mahfuzur Rahman miscues an off cutter bouncer by Nipun Ranshika as far as the long-on fielder!

Rakibul Hasan walks in as Bangladesh's tail is all exposed. Will injured Saif Hassan come out to bat soon?

BAN A 103/6 in 15 overs Abu Hider 5* Rakibul Hasan 0* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 59 runs in 30 balls

SL-A vs BD-A Live Score: Bangladesh A lose fifth wicket!

OUT! Ramesh Mendis joins the party as he gets Towhid Hridoy caught at long-off. Similar pattern as a flighted delivery is once again hit directly to a fielder on the fence!

Abu Hider is the new man in at No. 8

BAN A 98/5 in 14 overs Mahfuzur Rahman 5* Abu Hider 2* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 64 runs in 36 balls

Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Score

Mahfuzur Rahman is the new man in while Bangladesh A chase looks vulnerable with the leg spinner bowling. Just 8 runs off the last two overs

BAN A 95/4 in 13 overs Towhid Hridoy 12* Mahfuzur Rahman 4* (Target 162); Bangladesh A need 67 runs in 42 balls

SL A vs BAN A Live Updates: OUT!

OUT! Dushan Hemantha strikes again! This time it's Shamim Hossain (4), who gets down on his knees to hit a flighted delivery straight to the deep mid-wicket fielder for a nice running catch!

BAN A 87/4 in 11.1 overs Towhid Hridoy 5* Shamim Hossain 1* (Target 162);Bangladesh A need 75 runs in 53 balls

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Score: Bangladesh A lose third wicket!

OUT! Dushan Hemantha claims his first wicket of the night as his flighted delivery is hit straight to long-on fielder by BAN-A captain Akbar Ali! This is not looking good for Bangladesh

Shamim Hossain is the new man in at No. 6

BAN A 80/3 in 10 overs Towhid Hridoy 5* Shamim Hossain 1* (Target 162)

ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Updates: OUT!

LBW! Nimesh Vimukhti strikes with a leg spin to claim the wicket of Mohammad Naim (8)! Bangladesh A chase is falling apart with two of their set batters back to the pavilion in a short span!

Another left-hander Akbar Ali walks in at No. 5

BAN A 73/2 in 9 overs Towhid Hridoy 4* Akbar Ali 3* (Target 162)

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Updates: BAN A scoring rate drops

Bangladesh A scoring rate drops with their set batter going out of the field. The onus is on Naim to find runs as he has scored 8 runs off 14 balls so far. Meanwhile Sri Lanka's strike bowler Dushan Hemantha starts his spell with an over of four runs.

Nimesh Vimukhti to bowl from the other end

BAN A 68/1 in 8 overs Mohammad Naim 8* Towhid Hridoy 4*(Target 162)

SL-A vs BD-A Live Score: Saif Hassan Retired Hurt

Saif Hassan is retired hurt and is taken off the field by two of his teammates while Towhid Hridoy comes out to bat at No. 4. Right-arm pacer Nipun Ranshika bowls the seventh over

BAN A 61/1 in 6.3 overs Mohammad Naim 4* Towhid Hridoy 1*(Target 162)

Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Score: SIX!

SIX! Saif Hassan hits Eshan Malinga for a six off a full toss right after getting back on his feet. However, the batter is struggling once again and may be forced to go out of the field as umpire is not in favour of any further treatment due to wastage of time.

It's quite clear that Saif will have to go out soon as he is able to stand on his feet but unable to run

BAN A 59/1 in 6 overs Saif Hassan 29* Mohammad Naim 3* (Target 162)

SL A vs BAN A Live Updates: Bangladesh put 50-plus runs in powerplay

The game is halted momentarily after injury concerns for batter Mohammad Naim while Eshan Malinga continues to halt the flow of runs for Bangladesh A. The pacer is bowling a tight sixth over after Nipun Ranshika was hit for a six in the last over by Saif Hassan

BAN A 53/1 in 5.4 overs Saif Hassan 22* Mohammad Naim 3* (Target 162);Bangladesh A need 109 runs in 86 balls

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Score: OUT!

Eshan Malinga strikes! Gets Emon Parvez (24 off 10) caught at point as the left-handed batter loses his posture while going for a shot to clear the 30-yard circle! Another left-handed Mohammad Naim replaces him on the crease

BAN A 42/1 in 4 overs Saif Hassan 15* Mohammad Naim 1* (Target 162)

ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Updates:

6,4,1,6,1,4 - 22 runs off the third over bowled by Sahan Arachchige! Parven Emon swept the spinner for a six and two fours in the over while Saif Hassan stepped out for a six over long-on with some clinical timing!

Sri Lanka's strategy of all spin attack with the new ball has backfired! Pacer Eshan Malinga bowls the fourth over

BAN A 38/0 in 3 overs Saif Hassan 12* Parvez Emon 24* (Target 162)

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Updates: Qualification Scenario

A look at the qualification scenario for both the teams while Bangladesh A continue their chase

• The winner of the match will qualify for semifinal
• SL-A will top the Group A if they win
• BAN-A must win the match by 19.2 overs if they want to top the group.
• Note: Topping the group could be crucial as it may help avoid a star-studded India A, who have qualified from Group B.

Meanwhile spinners continue with the new ball as Ramesh Mendhis gives away just three runs in the second over

BAN A 16/0 in 2 overs Saif Hassan 5* Parvez Emon 15* (Target 162)

SL-A vs BD-A Live Score: Bangladesh A chase begins

Bangladesh A begin their chae of 162 with Parvez Emon and Saif Hasan on the crease. Off-spinner Nimesh Vimukhti begins with the new ball and Parvez gets down on his knees to hit him for a six over deep mid-wicket boundary!

BAN A 13/0 in 1 over Saif Hassan 4* Parvez Emon 7* (Target 162)

Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Score: Bangladesh A Bowling card

Bangladesh A

• Rejaur Rahman 2/35
• Rippon Mondol 2/36

SL A vs BAN A Live Updates: Sri Lanka A scorecard

Sri Lanka A: 161/7 in 20 overs

• Pavan Rathnayake 42
• Lahiru Udara 35
• Sahan Arachchige 30

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Score: SL A post

Sri Lanka A end their innings at 161/8 in 20 overs as Sahan Arachchige scored 30 while Rippon Mondol's last over saw three wickets, conceding just 7 runs. A great over Ripon under pressure but couldn't stop Lankans from posting a target they desired

SL A 161/7 in 20 overs

ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Updates: Partnership ends!

The partnership for the fourth wicket ends as Pavan Rathnayake is caught at long off in a miserable attempt to clear the fence off Rejaur's bowling. The 64-run stand put Sri Lanka in the driver's seat for this virtual quarterfinal.

Meanwhile the new man in is Ramesh Mendis while Rippon Mondol (0/29) bowls the last over

SL A 154/4 in 19 overs Sahan Arrachige 29* Ramesh Mendis 5*

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Updates: 50-run stand for fourth wicket

Sahan and Pavan bring up their 50-run stand in the 18th over and did so in 35 balls. Pavan hits Ripon for a six off a fulltoss right after and is dropped at the backward point off the next ball!

A wicket at this stage would have helped Bangladesh save crucial runs

SL A 144/3 in 18 overs Sahan Arrachige 25* Pavan Rathnayake 42*

SL-A vs BD-A Live Score: Sri Lankans score boundaries off pacers

Bangladesh spinner keep the Lankan scoring in check while Pavan pulls pacer Abu Hider for a crucial boundary in the 16th over. The Lankan duo has enough time on the crease now and has the license to go for the big shots in the slog overs

SL A 121/3 in 16 overs Sahan Arrachige 18* Pavan Rathnayake 25*

Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Live Score: Sri Lanka A cross 100 runs

Sri Lanka A touch the three-figure as Pavan Rathnayake and Sahan Arrachige shot pacer Rejaur for a couple of boundaries in the 14th over after Rakibul Hasan finished his spell at 0/25.

SL A 109/3 in 14 overs Sahan Arrachige 13* Pavan Rathnayake 18*

SL A vs BAN A Live Updates: Out of a fulltoss!

Nuwanidu Fernando is out of a fulltoss bowled by Saif as the Lankan captain goes for a slog but can't time the shot and hits the ball to the deep square leg fielder.

Pavan Rathnayake is the new man in at No. 5 and he starts his innings with a SIX!

SL A 89/3 in 12 overs Sahan Arrachige 5* Pavan Rathnayake 7*

Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A Live Score: SL-A struggle for boundaries

Nuwanidu and Sahan are scoring at a strike rate below 100 as Bangladesh A spinners continue to keep it tight on a surface that backs them. More spinners await them as Right-arm off-break Saif Hasan to bowl his first over next

SL A 74/2 in 11 overs Nuwanidu Fernando 13* Sahan Arrachige 3*