In a high-stakes 2nd ODI at R Premadasa Stadium, Bangladesh scripted historical past by registering their first-ever ODI win in Colombo, defeating Sri Lanka by 16 runs to degree the collection 1-1. Batting first, they posted a aggressive complete of 248 on a two-paced floor, because of contributions from Parvez Emon, Towhid Hridoy and a fiery cameo from Tanzim Sakib. In reply, Sri Lanka’s innings noticed flashes of brilliance particularly from Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage however Tanvir Islam’s magical spell proved decisive. His five-wicket haul dismantled the hosts at essential intervals and earned him the Participant of the Match award.
Bangladesh submit aggressive 248 regardless of wobbles in center order
After successful the toss, Bangladesh’s openers acquired off to a cautious however regular begin. Whereas Tanzid Hasan fell early, Emon launched a crisp counterattack with a 67-run knock that included six boundaries and three sixes. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan couldn’t convert their begins, however the actual anchor turned out to be Hridoy, who constructed a mature 51 from 69 balls.
The center order wobbled post-Emon’s dismissal, as Sri Lanka’s spinners briefly utilized stress. Nonetheless, Jaker Ali and particularly Sakib reignited the innings within the loss of life overs. Sakib’s whirlwind 33* off 21, together with two sixes, lifted Bangladesh from 213/9 to a good 248. Asitha Fernando impressed with 4 wickets, however Sri Lanka’s bowling on the loss of life lacked management. Bangladesh’s complete was barely under-par on paper, however on a sluggish Colombo floor with indicators of grip and switch, it was at all times going to be difficult. Their batting innings was a mixture of bursts and collapses, however sufficient to place stress on the house aspect.
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Sri Lanka falter regardless of Janith Liyanage’s lone stand as Tanvir Islam spins an internet
Chasing 249, Sri Lanka suffered an instantaneous blow with Pathum Nissanka falling LBW within the second over. Whereas Mendis counterattacked with a scintillating 56 off simply 31 balls hammering 9 fours and a six his dismissal to Tanvir Islam triggered a collapse. From 75/1, they slipped to 132/6, with Tanvir ripping via the center order by eradicating Dilshan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage. Captain Charith Asalanka‘s transient keep added little stability, and the run-rate stress mounted.
Liyanage, nonetheless, stood tall amidst the ruins, mixing warning with aggression in a mature 78-run knock. He revived hopes with a 50-run ninth-wicket stand with Dushmanta Chameera, however as soon as he fell within the forty eighth over, Sri Lanka’s chase crumbled. Tanvir completed with a match-winning 5/39 his greatest in ODIs whereas Sakib and Shamim Hossain supported him with essential breakthroughs. The Lankan innings confirmed promise in phases however lacked depth and composure underneath stress. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling and Tanvir’s brilliance ensured their slender however memorable win.
Bangladesh Strike Again in Type! 🐯🔥
A historic first-ever ODI win in Colombo for Bangladesh!
Regardless of a spirited fightback from Sri Lanka, the Tigers held their nerve and sealed a memorable victory to degree the collection 1-1. 👊
Momentum now firmly with Bangladesh heading into… pic.twitter.com/GpZ8466iRD
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 5, 2025
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