In R Premdasa Stadium, Sri Lanka Put a commanding all-round performance to win 77 runs Opposite ODI of a three-game series against Bangladesh, Chirith asankaSri Lankan spinners laid the foundation with a magnificent century before pointing to dramatic collapse. Bangladesh, despite a bright beginning, stumbled from a promising position to affect one of the worst collapse in an ODI history. The hosts now proceed with a lot of positivity to pursue the series 1–0.
Masterclass of Charith Asanka established the competitive clan of Sri Lanka
Actuals arrived at the occasion and scored 106 runs in 123 delivery. Coming with Sri Lanka at 29/3, he rebuilt the innings with partnership Genith leanaz (29) and Milan Ratnayake (22), pace your innings with intelligent strike rotation and selective border-touch. Actuals hit six fours and four sixes for their fifth ODI century, with an important attempt that excluded Sri Lanka from trouble.
This was his fourth ODI hundred at R Premdasa Stadium, put him in Elite Company Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar And Sanath jaisuria For most tones in this ground. Despite regular wickets at the other end, he organized the firm and guided 244 before falling into the finals. Bangladesh bowlers, especially Taskin Ahmed (4/47) and Tanjim Saqib (3/75), regular inroads were created, but no one could dislike Asanka during the medieval mid -overs. There was an ideal mixture of innings, grit, leadership and timing, as Sri Lanka posted a total that gave a cushion to their bowlers.
Bangladesh appears as Vanindu Hasranga and Kamindu Mendis in historical fall.
Chasing 245, started aggressively with Bangladesh Tanjid Hasan Striking a fluent 62 and assisting the team up to 100 within 17 overs. At 100/2, they appeared well to pursue the target. However, thereafter there was a sheer disaster, a frightening collapse of 7 wickets for only 5 runs, as the visitors fell to 105/9 within the next four overs.
Vanindu Hasranga (4/10) Just was uncontrolled, striking with variations and boom, while Kamindu Mendis (3/19) converted the game completely in favor of Sri Lanka. Batting lineup disintegrated: Litton Das And captain Mehidi Hasan Miraz Fall to duck while Tohid HirdoySaqib and Taskin could not oppose the spin web. Only Juir Ali A defect showed a fight with 51, but by then, the loss was done. This collapse was the second worst seven wickets in men’s ODI history, only behind ZimbabweDue to the infamy of 2008 against the same opposition. Bangladesh turned to 167 in 35.5 overs, leading to a concrete victory for Sri Lanka. Spin trio and sharp fielding efforts ensured that the game was dramatically flipped over a short period, leading to the growing balance and power of the host in the house position.
Here’s how fans reacted:
In Colombo, Bangladesh has lost 7-5 (seven wickets for five runs) against Sri Lanka, which is the fall of the second worst seven wickets in men’s ODI history. Only Zimbabwe’s slide from 124-3 to 127 in all 2008, also against Sri Lanka, defeats it.
– Ben Gardner (@Ben_wisden) July 2, 2025
First blood to Sri Lanka!
Great performance by our lions! Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 77 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the ODI series! On the next!#SLVBAN #Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/cwo4lsnhpl
– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) July 2, 2025
What is a dramatic collapse in RPS. Bangladesh was 100 for 1 and then suddenly 7 wickets for 8 for 8 for 7 wickets fall for 5 runs in 26 delivery space. It goes to show what the fielding can distinguish. Milan Rathnayake was run out and then Janith Linazage with that amazing catch. pic.twitter.com/d1bwhhqvst
– Rex Clementine (@Rexclementine) July 2, 2025
This is some ridiculous and cheerful IS performance by Bangladesh… .7 wickets in only 5 runs… There is only comedy in an ODI match.#SLVBAN #Odi
– Ayan Khanra (@ayankha93842862) July 2, 2025
Sri Lanka won 1 ODI by 77 runs. Fantastic knock sbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa[Player of the Match]Is there a magic W Hasranga 4/10 and Kamindu Mendis 3/19. Fantastic Nock Kusal Mendis 45 (43). #SLVBAN @Wanindu49 @Kusalmendis13
– Jaayshaan (Vaidyjayashankar) (@Jaayshaan) July 2, 2025
Proper free fall!
Bangladesh 100-1
Bangladesh 105-8
Last few batsmen: 23 0 62 1 0 1 0 #SLVBAN
– Nikhil 🏏 (@criccrazyniks) July 2, 2025
Unprecedented, Bangladesh has fallen from just 100-1 to 105-8 vs SL
– Udit (@UDIT_BUCH) July 2, 2025
Bangladesh is worse with a shock when they make a good start, they always collapse
-Olike-a-virgil⭐⭐⭐ (@like_a_virgil_4) July 2, 2025
It is impossible to deal with Srikan spinners in its home ground 100-1 to 105-8 by Bangladesh’s batting unit, take a bow Kamindu Mendis and Harenga. #Srilankavsbangladesh #cricketnews pic.twitter.com/d4tffefpmw
– Singh Saab ((@blogs_mr 51712) July 2, 2025
Vanindu Hasranga joined Elite Club – 100 OD wickets in just 64 matches!
Sri Lankan Star continues to grow! Hasranga became the second fastest Sri Lankan to do so.
A true match-winner with the ball, Hasranga’s influence in white-ball cricket increases … pic.twitter.com/tq0kq2v9xk
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) July 2, 2025
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