The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I in Dambulla was packed with excitement. This time, it was Bangladesh who came out on top. They bounced back impressively to beat Sri Lanka by 83 runs, leveling the series at 1-1.
Scorecard: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I
| Team | Score | Overs |
| Bangladesh | 177/7 | 20 overs |
| Sri Lanka | 94 all out | 15.2 overs |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 83 runs | |
The match started with Sri Lanka winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Bangladesh started slowly, but things turned around once Litton Das found his rhythm. He had an outstanding performance, hitting 76 runs from 50 balls, which included an impressive 5 sixes. He led from the front and gave Bangladesh the start it needed.
At the same time, Shamim Hossain supported him well. He played a fast-paced knock of 48 runs from just 27 balls, helping Bangladesh build a big total. Together, they guided Bangladesh to a strong score of 177 for 7 in 20 overs. This boosted the team’s confidence as they headed into the second innings.
In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a bad start. Sri Lanka lost Kusal Mendis to a run-out in just the second over of the chase, and this early blow put them under pressure. After that, Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals and struggled to stay in the game.
Although Pathum Nissanka tried to stay in the middle and scored 32 runs off 29 balls, he didn’t receive any support from the other batters. Because of that, the Bangladesh bowlers bowled the team out for just 94 runs in 15.2 overs, falling far short of the target.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were instrumental in securing a significant victory for their team. Shoriful Islam bowled with great accuracy and took 2 wickets for just 12 runs, putting Sri Lanka in early trouble. Mohammad Saifuddin also bowled well and picked up 2 wickets for 21 runs, removing key middle-order players. In the final overs, Rishad Hossain put on a show by claiming 3 wickets for just 18 runs, quickly wrapping up Sri Lanka’s innings. Their bowling performance left Sri Lanka with no chance of making a comeback.
Litton Das was named the Player of the Match for his excellent innings. His 76-run knock gave Bangladesh the perfect start and helped them reach a match-winning total.
One of the key turning points in the match was when Kusal Mendis got run out early on. That dismissal broke Sri Lanka’s momentum right at the start. From that point on, Bangladesh controlled the game and didn’t let Sri Lanka recover.
With this big win, Bangladesh has leveled the series 1-1. The organizers will conduct the third and final T20I on July 16 in Colombo, and both teams will aim to finish the series with a win.
In a nutshell, the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I highlighted Bangladesh’s resilience and their knack for bouncing back. Similarly, they played well in all areas, batting, bowling, and fielding. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will need to improve their batting performance if they want to win the final match. The last game in Colombo promises to be exciting as both teams fight for the series win.
