Bangladesh Removed back into dispute T20i series against Sri LankaTo win 83 runs in the second match in Dambulla on Sunday night. This vigorous performance has set a platform for an exciting decider in Colombo, after a wide all-round display by Captain Litton Das and after a tireless bowling attack that destroys the hosts.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das revived batting
After Sri Lanka was put to bat, who won the toss, Bangladesh navigated the initial challenges to post a total of 177 of 177 for 7 in 20 overs. The innings was expertly msriciled by captain Litton Das, who re -discovered his form with 76 runs from just 50 delivery. His innings, puncture by five powerful sixes and claiming a strike rate of 152.00, had an important contribution, especially after Bangladesh faced an early shock, lost openers Parvez Hussain Emone and Tanjid Hasan for seven runs in the first two overs. The knock marked Litton’s first T20I half -century in more than a year, providing a lot of stability.
Litton shared a significant 69 -run partnership for the third wicket with Tumid Hridoy, which was effectively stabilizing the innings. Hridoy played a valuable auxiliary role, which makes 31 off 31 balls by scoring 31 off 25 balls before its departure in the middle overs. However, this speed was not lost, as Shamim Hussain took charge in the late innings. Shamim scored 48 runs from just 27 delivery, breaking five borders and two sixes, extending Bangladesh well with a 170 -run mark. Visitors demonstrated notable acceleration in the last five overs, with Sri Lanka a significant 62 runs to present with a challenging target.
Litton Kumar Das a very good return innings, well knock#Bangladesh #Cricket #litondas #littondas #SLVSBAN #SLVBAN #Batting pic.twitter.com/rwriz7xpep
– Rokibul Hasan Mujahid (@Rokibul_17) July 13, 2025
It was difficult to include the aggressive Bangladeshi batsmen to the Sri Lankan bowlers. Left-Arm Pacer Binura Fernando was a standout artist for the hosts, claiming 3 wickets for 31 runs, including two important middle-order scales. Mahesh Thekshana and Nuwan Thaushara managed to take every one wicket, but the late bounce of Bangladesh left the Sri Lankan attack, feeling pressure.
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Sri Lanka’s batting falls under pressure
The chase of Sri Lanka became uncontrolled almost immediately, as their top order was captured under tireless pressure by the Bangladeshi bowlers. The home side lost four wickets inside the powerplay, a shock that did not really recover. Kusal Mendis, who was the stars of the previous match, unfortunately went out in the second over, installed a serious tone. The wickets collided in quick succession, departed cheaply with Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera and Charith Asanka. With the conclusion of the sixth over, Sri Lanka was in deep trouble, and when the 41 -run partnership between Patham Nisanka and Dasun Shanka was broken, his hopes of chasing the target were further reduced.
After Nisanka’s dismissal, the lower order offered little resistance, with a total of 23 runs contributing a total of 23 runs. Bangladesh bowlers collectively shared the loot, in which each bowler claimed at least one wicket, showing the effort of a disciplined and effective team. Rishad Hussain To seal a widespread victory for Bangladesh, the final blow was given to Binura Fernando in the 16th over. Sri Lanka was excluded for a paletry for 94 runs, marking the second biggest difference of victory at the site in T20IS.
Bangladesh won by 83 runs.#Cricket #SLVBAN #2ndt20i pic.twitter.com/fjtykvcdzx
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