Asia Cup 2022 in Pictures: Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh in a Thriller to Enter Super Four

Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh in their final group B match played at the Dubai International Stadium in Thursday. (AP Photo)

Bangladesh were jolted early by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (38) led a quick recovery to set the base in the Powerplay. (AP Photo)

Afif Hossain struck four fours and two sixes in his 22-ball 39 which was the highest individual score of Bangladesh innings. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka though reined Bangladesh in for a while with a couple of quick blows in the death overs. (AP Photo)

However, Bangladesh continued to find boundaries despite losing wickets as they posted a challenging 183/7. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka were off to a decent start in their chase with the opening pair of Pathum Nissanka (in picture) and Kusal Mendis adding 45 runs. (AP Photo)

T20I debutant Ebadot Hossain then changed the complexion of the game by taking three wickets in his first two overs including two in the final over of Powerplay. (AP Photo)

Kusal Mendis rode his luck, surviving several close chances to peel off 60 off 37, an innings that featured .four fours and three sixes (AP Photo)

Bangladesh made a comeback with a couple of quick blows of their own with the contest heading towards a close finish. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka captain Shanaka left his mark on the contest with a 33-ball 45 to further push his team's charge towards the target. (AFP Photo)

With eight needed off the final six deliveries, Sri Lanka reached the target in the first two deliveries itself to win by two wickets and enter the next round of the tournament. (AFP Photo)