Final Srilanka vs Bangladesh 2009 | Dhaka | Tri nation tournament | 2009

Описание: The final of the Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh 2009, played on 16 January 2009 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, will always be remembered as a tense and dramatic encounter. Both teams had shown resilience and skill throughout the competition, but it was Sri Lanka who held their nerve in the decisive moments to lift the trophy.

Bangladesh came into the match with high hopes, playing in front of a passionate home crowd. Batting first, they looked to set a challenging target, but Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack made life difficult for them from the very beginning. Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals, unable to build any significant partnerships that could put real pressure on the visitors. The innings was anchored by Raqibul Hasan, who displayed grit and determination to remain unbeaten with a composed 43 not out. His innings came from 63 balls, showing both patience and technique against a probing attack. Despite his effort, the rest of the batting lineup faltered, and Bangladesh was bowled out for 152 runs in 49.4 overs.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were clinical. Nuwan Kulasekara once again proved his worth with tight lines and effective swing bowling early on. Farveez Maharoof and Thilan Thushara applied relentless pressure, while the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan showcased his guile in the middle overs. Together, they ensured that Bangladesh’s total was restricted to something that looked below par on the surface, but conditions and nerves were always going to play a part in a final.

Chasing 153 should have been straightforward, but the match took a completely different turn in the opening overs. Bangladesh’s pace attack, led by Mashrafe Mortaza, came out firing. Mortaza ripped through the top order with an inspired spell, and within just eight overs Sri Lanka was tottering at 6 for 5. The Mirpur crowd erupted with hope, sensing what could have been one of the greatest upsets in their cricketing history. The ball was swinging, wickets kept tumbling, and Sri Lanka’s batsmen looked shell-shocked.

At that moment of crisis, it was the calm and experienced Kumar Sangakkara who stood tall. The elegant left-hander absorbed the pressure, adjusted to the conditions, and built his innings ball by ball. Sangakkara’s knock of 59 runs off 133 deliveries was a masterclass in patience and temperament. While others faltered around him, he kept Sri Lanka afloat. His innings lacked the usual flair but was full of determination, holding the innings together like glue when everything else threatened to fall apart.

Support came from Farveez Maharoof, who contributed a vital 38 runs, building a partnership that dragged Sri Lanka closer to safety. But even then, wickets continued to fall at intervals, and the match remained on a knife’s edge. The Bangladeshi bowlers kept fighting hard, never allowing the batsmen to settle completely.

The real turning point came when Muttiah Muralitharan, better known for his wizardry with the ball than his batting exploits, produced one of the most important innings of his career. With ice-cool temperament, Murali scored an unbeaten 33 off 16 balls, mixing calm defense with unexpected attacking strokes. His innings stunned the Bangladeshis, who had been sensing victory just moments earlier. Alongside Sangakkara’s solidity, Murali’s cameo tilted the game decisively in Sri Lanka’s favor.

In the end, Sri Lanka crossed the finish line at 153 for 8 in 48.1 overs, winning by two wickets with 11 balls to spare. It was not a dominant victory, but rather a testament to their resilience under pressure. The way they clawed back from near-defeat highlighted the mental strength of the team.

Kumar Sangakkara was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his match-saving half-century. His innings embodied composure, technique, and leadership, proving once again why he was one of the finest batsmen of his generation. Bangladesh, despite the loss, earned immense respect for their spirited performance. Their bowlers, especially Mortaza, gave their all and pushed a far more experienced Sri Lankan side to the brink.

This final was a reminder of the unpredictability and drama that cricket often produces. What seemed like a straightforward chase turned into a nail-biting thriller, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. For Sri Lanka, it was another feather in their cap, but for Bangladesh, it was proof that they could challenge the best and that their cricketing journey was moving in the right direction.

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