Balbirnie, however, has been named in the squad for the three-match ODI series which follows the T20Is
Allrounder takes 3 for 16 in eight overs then hits unbeaten 152 in run chase
Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan are also likely to be retained by the franchise
On Pant not keeping wickets after picking up an injury, Rohit said, “It’s just to be a little careful about where he is at and what he is to us”
The left-arm seamer took 17 wickets in last season’s competition and has full availability
Sri Lanka won their last T20I outing against New Zealand in July 2023 while Bangladesh would also want a win to keep their hopes alive
Marizanne Kapp rocked the top order with three wickets Tahlia Wilson and Anika Learoyd steadied the chase
“Me being in the T20 squad would’ve raised more eyebrows. It’s better that way that I’m not there”
SL captain Athapaththu was happy to bowl first anyway, she said at the toss