Sri Lanka won by 63 runs against Bangladesh in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition third-place play-off on Friday, October 2, 2026, with Tharindu Ratnayake starring through 65 runs and two wickets. Sri Lanka posted 165/9 in their 20 overs before dismissing Bangladesh for 102 in 17.3 overs to secure bronze.
Ratnayake gives Sri Lanka the batting edge
Ratnayake’s 65 was the defining batting contribution of this T20 match, providing the foundation for a total that ultimately proved comfortably beyond Bangladesh. Sahan Arachchige added 33, while Ashen Bandara contributed 18 as Sri Lanka finished on 165/9.
Bangladesh kept taking wickets, with Mahedi Hasan, Saif Hassan and Mustafizur Rahman claiming two apiece. Those returns prevented Sri Lanka from preserving wickets through the full innings, but Ratnayake’s substantial contribution ensured Bangladesh still faced a demanding target of 166.
Bangladesh fall well short in the chase
Bangladesh’s batting could not match Sri Lanka’s output. Nasum Ahmed made 26, Yasir Ali scored 21 and Parvez Hossain Emon added 20, but none reached the substantial individual score that had underpinned Sri Lanka’s innings.
Wanuja Sahan and Nuwan Thushara took two wickets each, while Ratnayake followed his batting effort with another two wickets. Their combined six wickets helped Sri Lanka bowl Bangladesh out with 15 deliveries remaining, completing a decisive victory rather than allowing the chase to stretch into the final over.
Key performers
- Tharindu Ratnayake, Sri Lanka: 65 runs and two wickets — the standout all-round contribution.
- Sahan Arachchige and Ashen Bandara, Sri Lanka: 33 and 18 runs respectively.
- Wanuja Sahan and Nuwan Thushara, Sri Lanka: Two wickets each.
- Nasum Ahmed, Yasir Ali and Parvez Hossain Emon, Bangladesh: 26, 21 and 20 runs respectively.
- Mahedi Hasan, Saif Hassan and Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh: Two wickets apiece.
NerdSports Stat: Tharindu Ratnayake and Sahan Arachchige’s combined 98 runs were just four fewer than Bangladesh’s entire 102-run innings.
Bronze settled, India–Pakistan final still to come
The result decides third place and establishes Sri Lanka’s 1-0 lead in the listed T20 series standing after this match. It does not conclude the wider Asian Games competition: India versus Pakistan remains the final fixture, scheduled for Friday, October 2.
The tournament had already featured significant disruption, with all four quarter-finals abandoned without a ball bowled. The semi-finals then produced contrasting margins: Pakistan won by six wickets with nine balls remaining, while India won by 124 runs. Sri Lanka’s emphatic victory in match 13 of 14 settled the bronze-medal contest ahead of the remaining India–Pakistan showdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka won the match by 63 runs, scoring 165/9 before bowling Bangladesh out for 102.
Sri Lanka lead 1-0 in the listed T20 series standing. This victory also secured third place in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition.
Tharindu Ratnayake top-scored with 65 runs for Sri Lanka.
India face Pakistan in the remaining Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition fixture on Friday, October 2, 2026.
