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Sri Lanka seal Asian Games cricket Bronze after 63-run win over Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal in the men’s cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 63 runs in Nisshin on Saturday, with Tharindu Rathnayake delivering a memorable all-round performance.
Bangladesh needed a strong response with the bat but struggled against Sri Lanka’s varied bowling attack from the beginning of the chase.
Rathnayake completed his outstanding contribution by taking two important wickets, while Nuwan Thushara and Sri Lanka’s other bowlers and spinners maintained pressure throughout the innings.

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Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal in the men’s cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 63 runs in Nisshin on Saturday, with Tharindu Rathnayake delivering a memorable all-round performance.

Rathnayake played the decisive role with both bat and ball, smashing a rapid 65 from just 32 deliveries before returning to claim two wickets as Bangladesh’s chase collapsed.

Sri Lanka’s innings began disastrously, with the team losing four wickets for only 21 runs during the opening four overs. What initially appeared to be a difficult batting situation was transformed by captain Sahan Arachchige and Rathnayake.

Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 3, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk

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