Bangladesh have played Sri Lanka thrice in the World Cup, and lost all of them. Let us recap their previous meetings before Tuesday's encounter.
2003: Group Stage
Bangladesh’s one of the most embarrassing World Cup defeats came against Sri Lanka in the 2003 World Cup. Lankan fast bowling legend Chaminda Vaas destroyed Bangladesh top order in the very first over of the match, taking 4 wickets including a hat-trick. The Tigers only managed to score 124 from then on, eventually losing the match by 10 wickets.
2007: Group Stage
Bangladesh were flying after famously beating India to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the 2007 World Cup, the Sri Lankans brought the Tigers down to the earth. Lankans batted first, and put on a massive total of 318 runs with a century from Sanath Jayasuriya. The Tigers crumbled in response, only managing to get to 112. Mohammad Ashraful battled alone and remained unbeaten with 45 runs, as Bangladesh suffered a staggering defeat by 198 runs in Duckworth/Lewis.
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2015: Group Stage
Bangladesh registered three points from two matches, winning their first match against Afghanistan and sharing points with Australia due to rain in their second, before they met Sri Lanka in their third match of the 2015 World Cup. The Tigers’ fate, however, remained the same. The Lankans proved to be invincible in the World Cup once again. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 332 runs losing only one wicket. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara made a massive partnership of 210 runs, where they both hit tons. Bangladesh were all-out for 240 runs, losing the match by 92 runs.