<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Bangladesh chased down a target of 279 and stayed in the hunt for a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, World Cup Highlights: On the brink of elimination, Sri Lanka are battling already-eliminated Bangladesh in ODI 38 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Bangladesh are on top in their chase of a target of 280 with Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto putting up a century stand for the third wicket. The stand was finally broken quite dramatically by Angelo Mathews when Shakib was on Dilshan Madushanka struck early for Sri Lanka, removing opener Tanzid Hasan for nine off five balls. Then, Madushanka struck again in the seventh over, removing Litton Das (23). Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is currently batting with Najmul Hossain Shanto and the pair will look to steady the ship. Earlier, Charith Asalanka's gutsy ton took Sri Lanka to 279 in 49.3 overs. Bangladesh captain Shakib won the toss and opted to bowl.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Aiming to put in a good start, Sri Lanka were rocked early by Shoriful Islam in the opening over, as the pacer removed opener Kusal Perera, courtesy of a fantastic diving catch from Mushfiqur Rahim. Perera nicked behind a good length delivery, and the wicketkeeper put in a stunning diving catch to his left, and completed a one-handed effort. With Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis rebuilding for Sri Lanka after their opening stutter, Shakib Al Hasan removed the latter in the 12th over for 19 off 30 balls. Meanwhile, Nissanka (41) departed in the 13th over, missing out on a half-century.</div><div><br></div><div>Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: BAN vs SL Latest Updates</div><div>Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: BAN vs SL Latest Updates(PTI)</div><div>Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka once again began the rebuilding process for Sri Lanka, and steadied the ship. But Samarawickrama (41) lost his wicket to Shakib in the 25th over, and then controversy struck before the next ball. Angelo Mathews arrived late to bat and Shakib appealed, to which it was was adjudged that the Sri Lankan was timed out. Mathews had to depart without facing a ball. Dhananjaya then lost his wicket in the 38th over, leaving for 34 off 36 balls. Then Asalanka formed another partnership with Theekshana (22), and after the arrival of Dushmantha Chameera, he also got his ton. Asalanka lost his wicket in the 49th over, smacking 108 off 105 balls, packed with six fours and five sixes. Meanwhile, Tanzim Hasan Sakib took a three-wicket haul for Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Shakib scalped two dismissals each.</div><div><br></div><div>For Bangladesh, Mustafizur is unfit and has been replaced by Tanzim Hasan. For Sri Lanka, Perera and De Silva have replaced Dimuth Karunaratne and Hemantha. Bangladesh are already knocked out from semifinal contention and will be playing for pride. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are seventh with two wins and five defeats, sitting at four points. Although almost out of contention, they need to win their remaining two matches and also hope for other results to go their way.</div><div><br></div><div>Sri Lanka have the chance to reach eight points, but the thrashing they received by India in their previous game, where they were bowled out for 55 after they restricted them for 302, has probably taken away their confidence. Meanwhile, Bangladesh were the first team to get eliminated from the semifinal race. The match will also be a contest between both teams to avoid the bottom two positions in the standings. - Hindustan Times&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div><div><br></div>