Bangladesh Upsets Sri Lanka in a Thrilling T20 World Cup Opener
Youngster Rishad Hossain Shines with Bowling Prowess
Bangladesh started their T20 World Cup campaign with a victory, defeating Sri Lanka by two wickets. Before veteran Mahmudullah Riyad kept his composure in a tough chase, young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain took 3/22.
In a respectable surface, Rishad's three wickets in seven deliveries broke the backs of the Lankans, limiting them to 124/9. After reaching 70/2 in 8.4 overs, Sri Lanka lost seven for 54.
The 21-year-old, who made his World Cup debut and won Player of the Match, bravely attacked the game.
"When I go out to bowl, I never watch left- or right-handed bowlers. I am conscious of the need to meet the expectations of the team. I have no problem with someone being left- or right-handed.
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