Bangladesh lost the first match in the ODI series on the Sri Lanka tour and won the second match. However, the Tigers lost the title by losing the last match. The T20 series also started with a loss. However, Liton Das’ team won the next two matches in a row. With this, Bangladesh got the taste of winning a T20 series for the first time on Sri Lankan soil.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 132 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Pathum Nishanka scored the highest score of 46 runs for the team. Sheikh Mehedi took 4 wickets for Bangladesh. In reply, Bangladesh reached the victory mark losing 2 wickets in 16 overs and 3 balls.
Bangladesh lost their wicket in the first ball of the innings while chasing runs. Parvez Hossain Emon returned to the dressing room after taking a golden duck. The Tigers were in trouble at the beginning. However, Liton managed to overcome that danger by getting down to three.
Liton Das and Tanjid Tamim pulled Bangladesh, who had lost wickets before opening the score, up. Bangladesh scored 74 runs in the second wicket partnership of these two. The captain scored 32 runs in 26 balls when getting down to three.
The story after that is all about Tanjid Tamim. This opener created a storm at one end. He scored a personal fifty in 27 balls. In the end, he left the field unbeaten on 73 runs off 47 balls and won the match. He was accompanied by Towhid Hridoy. This middle-order batter was unbeaten on 27 runs off 25 balls.
Earlier, Shariful Islam gave Bangladesh a breakthrough in the first over. Kushal Mendis was caught by Towhid Hridoy at the boundary while flicking a length ball over the leg stump of this left-arm pacer.
At the other end, Bangladesh went on a spin attack from the start. Sheikh Mehedi bowled brilliantly with the new ball. Kushal Perera caught Mehedi’s ball at slip in the second over of the innings. Mehedi also returned Dinesh Chandimal in his next over.
After losing 3 wickets for 34 runs, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka tried to take control of the team by coming to the wicket. However, Mehedi did not let this batsman settle down either. The middle-order batsman saw mustard flowers in his eyes in his whirlwind. Asalanka was bowled for 3 runs off 8 balls.
Pathum Nishanka was batting brilliantly at one end while the rest were coming and going. Mehedi also stopped this opener who was walking towards fifty. Pathum scored 46 runs off 39 balls before giving the off-spinner a return catch.
Kamindu Mendis got off to a good start in the lower middle order. However, despite the wickets settling, he could not play a big innings, putting the team in danger. Shamim Hossain dismissed him for 21 runs.
After losing 6 wickets for 88 runs, Dasun Shanaka took charge of the team. Jeffer Vondersoy tried to keep him company. However, he scored 7 runs in 14 balls. Shanaka gave a good finish at the end. He was unbeaten on 35 runs off 25 balls.
Mehedi took 4 wickets for 11 runs for Bangladesh. Apart from this, Shariful, Mustafizur and Shamim got one wicket each.
FAQ
What is the historic achievement mentioned in the title?
Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in a significant match, marking a historic win—either by setting a new record, winning a series, or achieving a milestone for the first time.
In which format did Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka—Test, ODI, or T20I?
The match format would be specified in the full article. Bangladesh has made notable progress in all formats, so the historic nature depends on the specific context.
Why is this win considered historic?
It could be due to Bangladesh’s first-ever series win in Sri Lanka, a record-breaking chase, a dominant victory margin, or breaking a long-standing losing streak.
Who were the key performers in the match?
While exact names depend on the match, the win likely involved standout performances from top-order batters, key bowlers, or a game-changing all-rounder.
