A Riveting Finale: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Third T20I Recap
As the dust settles at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, Bangladesh fans are celebrating a momentous victory. In a commanding performance, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets with 21 balls to spare in the third T20I. This win not only gave them the series 2-1 but also marked their first-ever T20I series triumph over Sri Lanka.
The visitors chased down Sri Lanka’s modest total of 132 with ease, thanks to disciplined bowling and a composed chase led by their top-order.
Let’s break down this landmark victory and what it means moving forward.
Match Summary: Bangladesh Clinch Series 2-1
Final Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 132/7 | 20.0 |
| Bangladesh | 133/2 | 16.3 |
Result: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (21 balls remaining)
Series Results
| Match | Winner | Margin |
| 1st T20I | Sri Lanka | 5 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Bangladesh | 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Bangladesh | 8 wickets (2-1) |
Turning Points of the Match
Sri Lanka’s Underwhelming Batting
Despite electing to bat first, Sri Lanka’s top order failed to capitalize. Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka got starts but couldn’t convert, while the returning Dinesh Chandimal scored a sluggish 16.
Kamindu Mendis showed some promise with a 22-run cameo, but Bangladesh’s bowling, especially from Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman, kept things tight.
Bangladesh’s Clinical Chase
Chasing 133, Bangladesh showed little nerves. Litton Das (47) and Towhid Hridoy (42*) led the charge with maturity and aggression. Their 80-run partnership ensured Bangladesh never lost control.
Shamim Hossain added a quick 25*, guiding the Tigers home with 21 balls to spare.
Key Players and Stats
🔥 Litton Das
Anchored the chase with 47 off 33. Calm, calculated, and in complete control.
🎯 Mahedi Hasan
Came in for Mehidy and delivered brilliantly with figures of 2/20. Proved the selectors right.
🌪️ Mustafizur Rahman
Back to his best — economical and tricky as ever, giving away just 18 runs in 4 overs.
Why This Win Matters for Bangladesh
- Historic Series Win: First T20I series victory over Sri Lanka.
- Moral Boost: After losing the Test (0-1) and ODI series (1-2), this was a much-needed high.
- Team Depth: Contributions from young guns like Tanzid, Towhid, and Shamim show Bangladesh’s growing bench strength.
Bangladesh will cherish this night in Colombo for years. From being underdogs to rewriting history, the Tigers showed grit, composure, and brilliance. For Sri Lanka, it’s back to the drawing board — but with a young squad, they’ll aim to bounce back stronger.
