After Bangladesh officially eliminated Sri Lanka from the World Cup with a three-wicket victory, Angelo Mathews became the first batsman in international cricket history to be timed out.
In a thrilling encounter played in the midst of extreme air pollution on Monday, Bangladesh officially eliminated Sri Lanka from the World Cup with a three-wicket victory. Angelo Mathews became the first batter in international cricket history to be timed out. It was business as usual after the two teams survived poisonous circumstances as Bangladesh bowled Sri Lanka out for 279 in 49.3 overs, with Charith Asalanka getting a 108 off of 105 balls, despite the AQI being close to 400. However, Bangladesh managed to reach the mark with 53 balls remaining.
