HIGHLIGHTS | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I | Match Summary

 

🏏 Match Overview

Final Scores

• Bangladesh: 177/7 (20 overs)
• Sri Lanka: 94 all out (15.2 overs)
• Result: Bangladesh won by 83 runs, leveling the three-match series 1–1 .

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📌 Key Performances

Batting – Bangladesh

• Litton Das (captain): Anchored with a classy 76 off 50 balls (1×4, 5×6), earning Player of the Match honors .
• Shamim Hossain: Explosive cameo of 48 off 27 balls (5×4, 2×6), fueling a brisk 77-run partnership with Litton .

Bowling – Bangladesh

• Rishad Hossain: GNailed with 3/18 in 3.2 overs, choking the chase .
• Shoriful Islam: Took 2 wickets, while Mohammad Saifuddin also claimed 2 .

Sri Lanka Highlights

• Pathum Nissanka scored a top 32 (29), but the entire lineup collapsed after early wickets .

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🎯 Match Narrative

• Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl. Bangladesh stumbled early (both openers lost in the first two overs) but recovered with a pivotal mid-innings stand. Litton steadied the ship, while Shamim accelerated.
• In reply, Sri Lanka never found footing. A stunning direct hit run-out of Kusal Mendis by Shamim in the Powerplay and tight bowling by Rishad and Shoriful derailed the chase .
• Sri Lanka were bundled out for 94 in just 15.2 overs—marking their lowest T20I total ever at home.

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📊 Detailed Scorecard

Team	Score	Notable Contributors
Bangladesh 20 Ov	177/7	Litton Das 76, Shamim Hossain 48
Sri Lanka 15.2 Ov	94 all out	Nissanka 32; Rishad 3/18, Shoriful 2/12

✂️ Fall of wickets & full bowling analysis is available in the match report .

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💬 Fan Reactions (Reddit)

From the r/Cricket post‑match thread:

“Rishad Hossain 3/18… Dasun Shanaka 20… Bangladesh won by 83 runs” .

This reflects the significance of Bangladesh’s bowling dominance and their emphatic win.

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🎥 Match Highlights

Watch the top moments here:11

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📅 What’s Next?

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face off in the 3rd and decider T20I on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Colombo.

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