Bangladesh Defeats Sri Lanka In The Second ODI (Source: @ImThimira07/x.com)
The ongoing ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is thrilling cricket fans across the globe. In a nail-biting thriller in the second ODI between two nations, Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling 16-run win, leaving the fans edge of their seats. Showcasing all-round dominance, they leveled the series at 1-1.
Let’s explore the key moments from the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Parvez-Hridoy Hold Nerves As Sri Lanka’s Bowlers Bring The Heat
While bowling first, Sri Lankan bowlers gave a thriving start as Asitha Fernando removed Tanzid Hasan early on and Charitha Asalanka secured the second breakthrough. Amid the struggle, Parvez Hossain Emon stepped up with a gritty counterattack, smashing a thrilling fifty and anchoring the innings with a solid 67-run knock.
Coming to bat as the number 4 batter, Towhid Hridoy played another crucial knock of 51 runs. But the rest of Bangladesh’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure. With Asitha Fernando’s 4-wicket haul and Wanindu Hasaranga’s spell of 3/60 restricted the visitors to 248 runs.
Bangladesh Bowlers Outclass Mendis-Liyanage’s Grit
Defending the total, Bangladeshi bowlers gave a brilliant start as Tanzim Hasan Sakib removed ace opener Pathum Nissanka in just 5 runs. But depending on Kusal Mendis’ batting brilliance as the batter played a crucial innings of 56 runs. But the relentless Bangladeshi attack quickly regained control, taking wickets in quick succession.
Adding hope, Sri Lankan all-rounder Janith Liyanage smashed a thrilling half-century and played an innings of 78 runs in 85 deliveries. As Sri Lanka hoped for a turnaround, Tanvir Islam flipped the script with a stunning 5-wicket haul. Backed by sharp efforts from his teammates, Bangladesh sealed a thrilling 16-run win, leveling the series.