Habibur Rahman Sohan✱
Sabbir Rahman
Abu Hider
Mrittunjoy Chowdhury✱
Ahrar Amin
Chowdhury Md Rizwan
Muditha Lakshan
Sachitha Jayathilake
Chamindu Wijesinghe
Ravindu Fernando
Vishen Halambage
Sangeeth Cooray
The atmosphere at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok was electric on Friday morning as the Bangladesh Sixes vs Sri Lanka Sixes Match Frid unfolded under a cloudy sky. The defining moment came in the final over when Vishen Halambage unleashed a barrage of sixes, propelling Sri Lanka Sixes to a narrow 2‑run victory.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Sri Lanka Sixes elected to bowl first, a decision that set the tone for a high‑octane encounter. Bangladesh Sixes got off to a blistering start, with Habibur Rahman Sohan smashing 57 runs off just 15 balls, supported by Sabbir Rahman's quick‑fire 39 off 12. The Bangladeshi side posted a respectable Bangladesh Sixes Match score of 127‑4 in their allotted six overs.
In response, Sri Lanka Sixes required 128 runs from six overs. Vishen Halambage answered the call, blasting an unbeaten 80 off 17 deliveries, including a flurry of sixes that left the crowd roaring. The chase culminated at 129‑5 in 5.2 overs, giving Sri Lanka Sixes a two‑run win. The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 live score reflected the nail‑biting finish, with the final wicket falling just as the scoreboard ticked over.
Key Performances
Vishen Halambage (Sri Lanka Sixes) – 80 runs off 17 balls, 12 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive stroke‑play was the cornerstone of the chase, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Habibur Rahman Sohan (Bangladesh Sixes) – 57 runs off 15 balls, anchoring the innings with power hitting and setting a solid platform.
Sabbir Rahman (Bangladesh Sixes) – 39 runs off 12 balls, providing crucial momentum in the middle overs.
Chamindu Wijesinghe (Bangladesh Sixes) – 1/31 in 2 overs, struggled to contain the Sri Lankan onslaught.
Mrittunjoy Chowdhury (Sri Lanka Sixes) – 3/37 in 2 overs, kept the Bangladeshi scoring in check during the early phases.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when Bangladesh Sixes lost a wicket at 45 runs, breaking the partnership between Sohan and Rahman. Although they recovered, the loss disrupted their momentum. The second decisive moment unfolded during Sri Lanka's chase when Halambage struck four consecutive sixes in the 4th over, catapulting the required runs down to a manageable 30. The final over saw Sri Lanka needing just 6 runs; Halambage's two sixes sealed the victory.
Series Implications
With this win, Sri Lanka Sixes not only levels the head‑to‑head record but also gains a psychological edge in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament. Bangladesh Sixes, despite the loss, demonstrated depth in batting, suggesting they remain strong contenders for the upcoming matches. The narrow margin emphasizes the importance of finishing skills in the six‑over format, and both teams will look to fine‑tune their strategies as the series progresses.
Fans can look forward to more high‑scoring thrills, as the next fixtures promise to showcase the explosive talent that defined this encounter. Stay tuned for live updates and detailed analyses of each team's performance throughout the tournament.