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Sri Lanka continued their unbeaten run in ODIs to register their 13th consecutive win in the format. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 21 runs at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on September 9 in the Asia Cup 2023 clash to leave South Africa behind. Now, the Dasun Shanaka-led side has the second-longest winning streak in the history of ODI cricket.
With a close two-run win over Afghanistan to advance to Super Fours, Sri Lanka had equalled South Africa’s record. In 2005, South Africa had registered 12 consecutive wins from February to October. Also, Pakistan had 12 consecutive ODI wins from November 2007 to June 2008.
Sri Lanka are currently chasing the mighty Australia team of 2003's record. The Ricky Ponting-led side won 21 ODIs in a row from January to May 2003.
Sri Lanka started their win streak with a 132-run win over Afghanistan on June 4, 2023. Then, they beat United Aram Emirates, Oman, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, and Zimbabwe during the ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers. They have been unbeaten in the ongoing Asia Cup as well.
There is another list where Sri Lanka are even ahead of Australia. They have managed to bowl out of their opponents in 13 consecutive ODIs. The previous record belonged to Australia and South Africa with 10 consecutive matches. Australia did it from 2009-2010 whereas South Africa achieved the feat from 2013 to 2014.
This was Sri Lanka's 13th win over Bangladesh in the ODI Asia Cup, the joint-most against an opponent. Pakistan also have 13 wins over Bangladesh but from 14 matches.
Meanwhile, this was Bangladesh's 12th ODI defeat at the venue. They have lost all ODIs played at RPS Stadium, Colombo.
This was Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh’s second loss at the Super Fours stage of the tournament. They are on the verge of getting knocked out of Asia Cup 2023. They will face Bangladesh on September 15.
On the other hand, this was Sri Lanka’s first win at the Super Fours stage. They will face India on September 12 followed by Pakistan on September 14.
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