A strange moment captured the attention of everyone during the first ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. As soon as the second ball of the second over of Bangladesh's innings was bowled, a snake was seen on the field, close to the deep extra-cover region.
It was a large snake, and unexpectedly, no player or umpire appeared to see it initially. The snake was seen slowly crawling on the outfield by the camera, and spectators watching the game were shocked. It took a few seconds before ground staff members hurried in to pick it up safely. This unusual occurrence was the cause of a temporary delay in the match, but fortunately, no one was injured.
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Sri Lanka Dominates as Bangladesh Crumbles in the Chase
The target was 245 runs for Bangladesh, but their batting disintegrated. Tanzid Hasan gave them a good beginning with 62, but the middle order disintegrated. Kamindu Mendis (3/19) and Wanindu Hasaranga (4/10) picked important wickets during the middle overs, putting Bangladesh in serious trouble.
At one point in time, Bangladesh required 89 runs from 95 balls with just a single wicket left. The score was 105/8 in 20.5 overs. Jaker Ali and Tanvir Islam added 20 runs for the ninth wicket partnership, while 37 runs were added by Jaker and Mustafizur for the last wicket before Sri Lanka bundled out Bangladesh for 167 runs in 35.5 overs.
Sri Lanka had earlier scored 244 runs in 49.2 overs, courtesy of captain Charith Asalanka's 106 and a solid hand from Janith Liyanage, who contributed 29. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib were the best of the bowlers, each claiming 3 wickets.
There were a few moments of resistance by Bangladesh, but Sri Lanka remained in charge thanks to close bowling and fielding.
