Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI – In a nail-biting encounter at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the 2nd ODI of the series. Chasing a target of 287 runs set by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka fought valiantly and emerged victorious with just 2.5 overs to spare.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka won by 3 wkts .
Bangladesh Bat First, Sets Competitive Total
Bangladesh opted to bat first after winning the toss. Their innings witnessed a mixed bag of performances. Soumya Sarkar top-scored with a well-made 68 runs, while opener Litton Das and captain Shanto fell cheaply. The middle order found some stability with contributions from Towhid Hridoy (96*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (25). However, the star of the Sri Lankan bowling attack was Wanindu Hasaranga, who bagged a crucial 4-wicket haul, restricting Bangladesh to a total of 286/7 in their 50 overs.
Thrilling Chase by Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s chase began disastrously as they lost Avishka Fernando early. However, Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with a brilliant century (114 runs). Charith Asalanka (91 runs) provided valuable support with a fluent knock. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sri Lanka kept themselves in the hunt with some late cameos from Wanindu Hasaranga (25 runs) and tailenders. Ultimately, it was Nissanka’s knock that laid the foundation for the victory, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Bangladesh Bowlers Put Up a Fight
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept things tight throughout the Sri Lankan chase. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam picked up two wickets each, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz chipped in with a crucial wicket. However, Sri Lanka’s batsmen displayed grit and determination to chase down the target, leaving the home crowd disappointed.
With this win, Sri Lanka levels the series 1-1. The exciting contest promises a thrilling finale in the upcoming third and final ODI.
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