Litton Das Stuns with No-Look Run-Out in Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka T20I
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a stunning no-look run-out during the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Saturday. The incident occurred on the final ball of Sri Lanka’s innings, leaving fans in awe of Das’s quick thinking and agility.
As Dasun Shanaka and Sadeera Samarawickrama attempted to steal a couple of runs, Shanaka flicked Mustafizur Rahman’s delivery towards mid-on. The pair completed the first run successfully, but Shanaka’s eagerness to complete the second proved costly.
Rishad Hossain’s throw at the striker’s end was slightly off target, but Litton displayed remarkable awareness to collect the ball and execute a no-look run-out. His swift and precise action reminded fans of former India captain MS Dhoni, renowned for his no-look run-outs throughout his illustrious career.
Litton’s exceptional fielding effort was a highlight of the match, which saw Sri Lanka emerge victorious by 28 runs. Nuwan Thushara’s maiden over hat-trick and Kusal Mendis’ career-best 86 played pivotal roles in Sri Lanka’s triumph.
Despite late efforts from Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, Bangladesh were bowled out for 146 in the final over. Mendis’ 55-ball knock of six fours and six sixes guided Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 174-7.
Thushara’s hat-trick, dismissing Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah Riyad, proved decisive in restricting Bangladesh’s chase. The Sri Lankan bowler expressed his delight at his first-ever hat-trick, acknowledging its significance in the team’s victory.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain praised Thushara’s exceptional bowling performance, crediting it as a key factor in Sri Lanka’s success. The tour will continue with the first of three one-day internationals in Chittagong on March 15.