After his recent victory in the ODI series, Sri Lanka Continues your impressive run in the initial game T20i series against Bangladesh In Pallekele, with disciplined bowling and clinical batting, winning 7-cicat in front of a stuffed domestic crowd.
Bangladesh conflict despite the flying start in T20I opener
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first, and the visitors used the opportunity with a flying start, operated by Parvez Hussain Imon38 stunning off just 22 balls. However, some quick wickets stopped speed for Bangladesh. Captain Litton Das Once again failed to give, to fall Jeffrey VandersMeanwhile, by a late fight Mehidi Hasan Miraz And Mohammad name Bangladesh helped cross the 150 -run mark, with significant runs in the final overs.
For Sri Lanka, it was a clinical bowling performance, in which their bowlers were seeing a glow and maintaining tight lines. The pack was led Mahesh Thekshana, Who took 2 wickets in his 4 affordable overs. Nuwan Thaushara, Dasun Shanaka, And Wandrasa claimed one wicket, keeping Bangladesh under control with disciplined execution and fast fielding efforts.
Kusal Mendis leads a clinical batting performance from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka strongly started chasing Pitham Nisanka Hitting several borders and sixes, scored 42 runs off just 16 balls. After his exit, Kusal Mendis He took charge and scored a stable innings of 73 runs from 51 balls. Uninterrupted fernando With captain Chirith asanka The game was eliminated comfortably, helping Sri Lanka reach the target with more than an over.
Bangladesh bowlers had a difficult time to control the Sri Lankan batsmen. Mehidi Hasan Miraz Nisanka’s important wicket, while Mohammad Saifuddin And Rishad Hussain Also got a wicket. However, the remaining bowlers could not stop the run from flowing. The Sri Lankan batsmen rotated the strike and took advantage of the loose balls, making it difficult for Bangladesh to protect them. Finally, Sri Lanka won by seven wickets and took an lead in the T20I series.
Here’s how fans reacted:
From a rocky road to redemption, Kusal Mendis is proving himself to be a mature knock and impressive wicket. To see a wonderful scene#SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/lwkp5tkoxi
– prabath) (@pratathkv96) 10 July, 2025
Victory! 🎉 We have defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series!
What is the beginning of the series! Further, boys! #SLVBAN #Srilankacrick pic.twitter.com/jebfioai7g
– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) 10 July, 2025
I am not used to this festival.
Kusal Mendis brought his 16th T20 Eye half -century.
Power-play batted brilliantly inside Menda. #SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/k1vmmsttbj
– Naveen Peeris (@_naviya_) 10 July, 2025
Sri Lanka raised the ladder in Palkele and after a brilliant bowling and a fafoli batting, the openers made the price of money for the audience in Palkele. #SLVBAN #T20
– Nikthanan (@nirthahanan) 10 July, 2025
The pitch was not easy, but some magnificent power play batting sealed the deal in the beginning!#SLVBAN
– Oshadha Gansakara (@Oshadgunsek 6) 10 July, 2025
Lovely six by captain to win the match !!
Well done boys .. enjoyed a match after a long time .. #SLVBAN
– Ahmed Nishadh 10 July, 2025
Congratulations lion
Great innings, K Menndis 🫡#SLVBAN #T20
– ඩුලාන් 🇱🇰 (@dulan_is_here) 10 July, 2025
– 84 (87) in 2 Tests.
– 45 (43) in 1 OD.
– 56 (31) in 2 OD.
– 124 (114) in 3 OD.
– 73 (51) in 1 T20I.Kusal Mendis, Sri Lankan batting superstar 🔥 pic.twitter.com/e8ozbxkgdw
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) 10 July, 2025
It is not sure why he did not choose Zakar Ali for the first T20, but Litton Das got out for another single point score.
I hope that’s okay. She does not look like a team that wants to win in any case. #SLVBAN
– Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) 10 July, 2025
God Save Bangladesh Cricket I mean this Joker Litton Das is his captain in T20 #SLVBAN
– Kalyugperson (@kalyugperson) 10 July, 2025
Win for Sri Lanka begins!
Sri Lanka cruges to win a seven -wicket win over Bangladesh in Palkile, kicks the T20I series on a high!
A major all-round display gives them a 1-0 lead-the first roar in the series!#SLVBAN #T20iseries #Sri Lanka, pic.twitter.com/0MASYFSBMU
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 10 July, 2025
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