They had struggled everywhere—from home to abroad. They had consistently failed to display their character against all sorts of opponents, both experienced and inexperienced. A win, they said, was the only thing that could change their fortunes in T20Is. 

Before entering their first match of the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka, few would have bet on Bangladesh, given their recent setbacks, including a T20 series defeat against the USA. 

Consistent poor performances led to rumors in Dallas, the site of the match against Sri Lanka, that ticket prices for Bangladesh's match had dropped in the informal market instead of the city being home to a big number of Bangladeshi population. 

But in their first match of the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dallas, they defeated their familiar foe Sri Lanka, who had held the upper hand in their recent encounters, having won their last series against Bangladesh.

Will this win change Bangladesh's course in the T20 World Cup? There is really no way of telling, and therein lies the perennial magic of sport. And cricket among them, is particularly noted for its 'glorious uncertainties'.

However, the victory could play a significant role in rekindling the confidence of key players like Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, and Mahmudullah Riyad. 

Among them, Litton has been enduring a prolonged slump, failing to score a single fifty in his last 10 innings. But in this match in Dallas, he remained composed while chasing a below-par total of 125 runs, avoiding unnecessary risks and getting some crucial runs under his belt. 

The win could also ignite the confidence of Towhid Hridoy, who has already impressed cricket pundits with his ability to hit cleanly and stay composed under pressure, as he did in the match against Sri Lanka.