Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Highlights & Results

A 2-1 series win in the end. Not a surprising result, given Sri Lanka's experience and dominance at home but Bangladesh will be happy with the fight they showed in the first 2 games. We now move to the T20 format, the first of which kicks off on Thursday, 10th July, 2025. It is a 3-match series and the visitors will back themselves in the shortest format of the game. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT but our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, CHARITH ASALANKA, is very pleased with the series win. Calls this as an interesting and important game for the squad and says that all players delivered at the right time. On his own innings, Asalanka informs that at first when he went in, he thought that the pitch was on the slower side. Details that he couldn't get even singles easily. So, he adds that then he thought of taking some calculated risks and got some boundaries. On Sri Lanka's final score, Charith says that it was quite disappointing in the last 10 overs. Explains that once they get that kind of a start, meaning 220-odd after 40 overs, they should have been looking at somewhere around 300. Feels that they fell short by 20 runs. On giving Dushmantha Chameera the second over in this game, as opposed to Maheesh Theekshana in the other two games, CA says that he wanted to finish Powerplay 1 with three bowlers, hence he went with Chameera.

The captain of Bangladesh, MEHIDY HASAN MIRAZ, on being asked about Bangladesh's comeback with the ball in the last 10 overs, agrees and says that definitely, his side pulled things back. Adds that the wicket was not easy to bowl, and is especially proud of Taskin Ahmed and the spinners. On not being able to do well with the bat, Mehidy feels that the wicket was excellent. Details that in his partnership with Tawhid Hridoy, himself and Hridoy decided to play positive cricket and bat for as long as possible. Adds that the discussion was on the lines of batting deep, but if there came an opportunity, go for the big hit and capitalize in the last 10 overs. However, he rues that Bangladesh couldn't get partnerships in the middle overs and the openers were also dismissed cheaply. Summarizes that those were the issues but quickly says that mistakes do happen. On the positives for Bangladesh from this series, Miraz says that his team is young and some of the players are new. Stresses that the team thinks positively all the time and those players need some time. Believes that if you give them opportunities, then one day, they might play well.

Sri Lanka's KUSAL MENDIS HAS BEEN ADJUDGED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH, for his fantastic 124 (114). He is also the PLAYER OF THE SERIES, for scoring 225 runs at an average of 75. On being asked whether he knew that 4 out of his 5 ODI hundreds at home have come in a winning cause, Mendis denies it. Says that he is very happy. On his innings, Kusal says that his batting coach told him on Monday that if he scores runs, the team will win. So he played that way. On the massive difference in the way he played in the last match where he looked to be in a hurry and this one, where he looked composed, KM admits that he played a different game in the last match and the batters struggled against spinners, so the team struggled in the middle overs. Adds that so he learnt a little bit, had a chat with his coach, took a bit of singles in the middle overs and played normal cricket. On the pitch, Kusal Mendis informs that the deck slowed down after 10 overs and Pathum Nissanka supported him really well. Adds that in the second innings, the pitch became slower.

... THE PRESENTATION ...

Tough pill for Bangladesh to swallow. They could not quite break the resistance of the Lankan batters in the first innings and though the visitors were fairly disciplined till the 25th over, they ran out of patience in the second half. With the bat, struggles in their batting techniques left them exposed first against the moving balls and then, against the inconsistent bounce and turning balls. Only Tawhid Hridoy played any innings of substance, making 51, the only batter to cross 30. They have been comprehensively defeated in the series decider. Please stay tuned for the presentation.

285 was already a big score on the board to defend and the Lankans came out in full gusto with the ball. Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera were terrific with the new balls, even though those swung only for 5 overs and nipped out 2 wickets early. After that, the spinners came on in the middle overs and literally choked the opposition. There was hardly any moment where there was a feeling that Bangladesh could trouble the Lankans. Asitha and Chameera finished with 3 wickets apiece while Hasaranga took 2 wickets on an injured leg, while Wellalage chipped in with 2 scalps of his own.

Kusal Mendis was the glue around whom, the entire batting unit stuck around. Mendis batted as deep as the 46th over, scoring a magnificent 124, his 5th ODI century at home, with his side having never lost on the previous four occasions. And in this game as well, the streak was maintained. He found good partners in Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka, with the skipper bonding with him nicely and adding 124 runs for the 4th wicket. That partnership shut the door on the tourists and even though there was a bit of a mini collapse towards the end, the water had already gone above the roof.

The seeds of victory in this game were sown in the first innings itself. History beckoned the side chasing to win, as 8 out of the previous 10 ODIs at this venue had been won by the side batting second. But Charith Asalanka backed his gut instincts and chose to bat first and literally, batted Bangladesh out of the match. Inside the 10th over itself, the balls had started to stay low and the Lankans showed some great perseverance and patience to grind the visitors.

8th consecutive bilateral ODI series win for Sri Lanka at home. In fact, you go even further, this is the 12th straight bilateral ODI series at home where they have been unbeaten. They last lost a bilateral ODI series at home way back in 2021, to India. That's how good they have been.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, OUT! c Nishan Madushka b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! CAUGHT! That is it, it's all over. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls another leg break around off. Tanvir Islam gets enticed for the slog sweep and lines it up but hits it straight to deep mid-wicket. Nishan Madushka who is patrolling the fence takes the catch and Hasaranga finishes things up for Sri Lanka. SRI LANKA WIN BY 99 RUNS!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, Four!FOUR! Drops it a bit short and on off, turning it into the left-hander. Tanvir Islam rocks back and pulls it high, in between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, No run.Googly again, outside off, Islam looks to cut but misses.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, No run.On a dragged length on off, punched away to covers.

Asitha Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Another fine yorker, around middle, Mustafizur Rahman digs it out. Just that six from the over, and a wicket, Asitha Fernando's bowling figures read 7-0-33-3.

Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in, replacing Jaker Ali.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, OUT! b Asitha Fernando.OUT! BOWLED! This was coming. With nothing much left in the match, only one proper batter around, trying to get some quick runs, there had to be one which would be missed. Asitha keeps it on a length, targetted towards the stumps, outside off, coming in, Jaker Ali has a wild swipe, only to miss. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the off stump. Wicket number 3 for Asitha. Normally, Jaker plays clean shots but the frustrating situation got the better out of him. He departs for 27 (35) and from 105/3, Bangladesh have slipped to 182/9.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, No run.Excellent comeback. Slower ball yorker, 115 kph, outside off, Jaker cannot get it away.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, Six!SIX! Swung away over the ropes. Fernando takes pace off and drops it short over middle and leg. Jaker Ali gets inside the line, picks it up and heaves it over the backward square leg fence for a biggie.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, No run.Full and straight, Jaker Ali hangs deep, clears the front leg and drills it down to long on. Another dot.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, No run.Excellent fielding! A bit slower and shorter on middle, Jaker Ali gets inside the line and pulls it to the left of short fine leg. The fielder over there dives in and deflects it across to deep square leg. Jaker doesn't take the single.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, Four!FOUR! Jaker Ali isn't interested in taking a single or even a double which was on but the ball has rolled away into the fence. Looped up, full and on leg, Tanvir Islam gets the slightest of tickles on it and the ball goes into the fine leg fence.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, No run.On a dragged length and around off, blocked off the back foot towards cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, No run.Flighted ball outside off, dips and holds its line, Tanvir Islam leans on to block but is beaten past the outside edge.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanvir Islam, No run.Around the wicket to the left-hander, pushed through quicker and around off. Tanvir Islam blocks it off.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Tossed up on off and middle, Ali brings out the sweep and gets it just behind square leg and gets a single.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.Gives it a nice loop and lands it full on off and middle, Jaker Ali watchfully blocks it off.

Asitha Fernando to Tanvir Islam, No run.Full and around leg, Islam hangs deep in the crease and ficks it to mid-wicket.

Asitha Fernando to Tanvir Islam, No run.A slowish bumper, well short and over leg, Islam backs away to take it on but is well beaen.

Tanvir Islam is the new batter in.

Asitha Fernando to Taskin Ahmed, OUT! b Asitha Fernando.OUT! TIMBER! Asitha Fernando brings out another slower delivery and bowls it full of a good length and on off. The ball angles away from the left-hander and Taskin Ahmed looks to hop back and work it leg side. Taskin gets an inside edge that goes back onto the stumps and the bails get dislodged. A wicket of Asitha on his return to the attack as well and Bangladesh are 8 down for 171.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Slower ball into the pitch, Jaker Ali walks across the off stump to pull but gets it off the gloves and towards square leg for just a single.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, No run.Keeps the length full and gets it to tail back in as well, Jaker hangs back and jams it out to covers.

Asitha Fernando to Jaker Ali, No run.Pitches the ball up around fourth stump, a bit slower, Ali plays it out to mid off.

Maheesh Theekshana to Taskin Ahmed, No run.Into the pitch and on off, Taskin defends it back onto the deck.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, 1 run.On middle and leg, flicked down to fine leg for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, No run.Nagging length and around off, this one nips away from the batter. Ali looks to wrist it away on the leg side but miscues it back to the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, Four!FOUR! Nicely struck! A bit too full and on off, Jaker Ali lunges and lofts it up and over to the right of mid off and picks up a boundary.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, No run.Flatter one, angled in towards middle, Ali backs away and mistimes the cut to short cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, No run.Nagging length on middle and leg, Jake tries to back away but ends up just blocking it off.

Dushmantha Chameera to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Hard length on off and angling in, Jaker gets inside the line and taps it through mid-wicket for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Jaker Ali, Wide!Wide. Bowls it fuller and darts it down the leg side for a wide.

Dushmantha Chameera to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run.Back of a length and wide outside off, Taskin Ahmed throws his hands at it and carves it away behind square on the off side for a single.

Taskin Ahmed is in next.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, OUT! c Kusal Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera.OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Searing pace from Dushmantha Chameera as he serves this one at 146 kph and on a good length in the channel. Gets the ball to just nip away off the deck and Tanzim Hasan Sakib is pushed back, tentatively poking at the ball. The outside edge is found and it goes just to the right of the keeper and Kusal Mendis gobbles up the easy chance. A third wicket for Chameera and Bangladesh are now 162/7!

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Wide!Wide. Banged in well short and around off, Tanzim ducks under it but it is too high and a wide is called.

Dushmantha Chameera to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Good length on the stumps, Jaker walks inside the line and tucks it down to long leg for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Jaker Ali, No run.Slower one, a bit full and on off, Jaker Ali presses back and nudges it to short fine leg looking for a single but it isn't there.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.Hard length on the pads, flicked off the hips and down to deep backward square leg for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, No run.Nagging length, darted into the pads, Ali defends it right under the eyes.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.Fired in, full and straight, pushed down to long on for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.The away-drifter, a bit short on off, Tanzim Hasan Sakib defends it from the crease.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.Very full and on off and middle, another wrong'un, Sakib jams it back to the bowler.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, 1 run.A tad short and outside off, it is the googly that turns in. Jaker rocks back and punches it in front of point for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, No run.Nagging length on middle, this one slides on with the arm. Ali is late but manages to jam it out.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 2 runs.Sloppy fielding! Hard length in the channel, Tanzim Hasan Sakib gets stuck to the crease and just punches it towards cover where the fielder lets it through. The ball goes to deep cover and the batters get a couple of runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.Oh, that's sharp from Chameera! A quick bumper over off, right around head height and zipping through. Tanzim Hasan Sakib just about manages to duck under it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Full and straight, a hint of tail back in, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for another single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.Back of a length and outside off, tentatively played off the back foot and through backward point for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! Sri Lanka in complete control of the game, especially with the wicket of Tawhid Hridoy and Bangladesh still need 133 runs off 106 balls with just 4 wickets in hand. The issue for Bangladesh has been the lack of a big stand and these 30-40 run stands in between aren't doing them any good. The hosts have done brilliantly to keep picking up wickets and haven't allowed the visitors to get back into the game. Also, Tanzim Hasan Sakib walks out at number 8, replacing Tawhid Hridoy.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tawhid Hridoy, OUT! b Dushmantha Chameera.OUT! CLEANS HIM UP! Dushmantha Chameera returns to the attack and provides what could be the telling blow to Bangladesh. Chameera steams in from over the stumps and bowls a good-length ball at 137 kph on off and gets it to nip back in off the deck. Tawhid Hridoy leans forward to play down the line but the ball goes through the big gap between bat and pad and knocks over the top of off. The Lankans are delighted as Hridoy has to walk back for a fighting 51 off 78 balls.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Fuller in length and on off, Hridoy leans on and plays it to mid off.

Kamindu Mendis to Jaker Ali, Four!FOUR! Floated up on leg, Jaker Ali gets inside the line and sweeps it past short fine leg. Dunith Wellalage from deep square leg, runs to his right and dives in to save the boundary. Two runs taken and the third umpire is just having a look at the stop. A few replays are checked and it seems like Wellalage's body was in contact with the ball when he flicked it back in. It will be a boundary. 11 off the over!

Kamindu Mendis to Jaker Ali, 2 runs.Oh, edged away! Flighted ball around off, Jaker Ali leans on to push at it but gets an outside edge wide of the keeper and down to deep third. Wanindu Hasaranga at short third won't chase after it and the batters feel it will go to the fence. However, Janith Liyanage from short fine leg runs after it and dives in to save a couple of runs. Could have easily been a third run there.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short and on middle, punched away off the back foot to long on for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Short again and outside off, cut away firmly by Tawhid Hridoy and well behind point for a couple of runs more. That will be a 9th ODI FIFTY for Hridoy and he's played a fighting knock here and gets a warm applause from the dressing room.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Much fuller and darted in at the stumps, blocked off by Hridoy.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Short and outside off, Tawhid Hridoy rocks back to cut but hits it uppishly and to the left of the cover fielder. Picks up a couple of runs, does Hridoy and moves to 48.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Into the pitch and on off, stays low, Tawhid Hridoy waits and plays it through point for another single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Flatter delivery outside off, Ali taps it down behind point and scampers through for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Quick and fractionally short around off, jammed away towards backward point for a run.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.A bit fuller and on off, skidding on, Hridoy pushes it dow to mid off.

Maheesh Theekshana to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Pushed through quicker at 101 kph and on middle, Jaker gets squared up and edges it through the point region for one more.

Maheesh Theekshana to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Theekshana returns to the attack and starts with a flatter delivery on middle. Tawhid Hridoy rocks back and punches it down to long on for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short and wide, cut away behind point for just a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, Wide!Wide. Full and angled down the leg side, wide called.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Flighted ball, around off and turning away slightly, Hridoy plays it late and dabs it to the right of short third.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Pushed through flat and around off, this one holds in the deck, punched away from the crease to mid off.

Kamindu Mendis to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.A lot slower, 81 kph, tossed up, around leg stump, Tawhid Hridoy works it towards short mid-wicket.

Kamindu Mendis to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Slightly shorter, 87 kph, on middle, Jaker punches it towards long on for a single.

Kamindu Mendis to Jaker Ali, No run.Down the leg side, Jaker Ali sweeps it straight to short fine leg.

Another spinner. Here comes Kamindu Mendis.

Dunith Wellalage to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Nagging length, angled in towards middle and leg. Tawhid Hridoy tucks it neatly down to long leg and calls for two right away. The fielder from deep square leg has to cover quite a distance to his right and they get two runs with ease.

Dunith Wellalage to Jaker Ali, 1 run.Floats it up a bit, full and on middle, pushed away well to the right of the bowler and down to long on for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Jaker Ali, No run.Nagging length on off, Ali jams it out into the off side.

Dunith Wellalage to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Comes down the track again and bunts this towards long on, for a single. Moves to 40. Playing well, but who can support him from the other end?

Dunith Wellalage to Tawhid Hridoy, Six!SIX! Clean as a whistle! Flighted, outside off, Hridoy dances down, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it beautifully over wide long off! 156 more needed from 130 balls. A boundary after 30 deliveries!

Dunith Wellalage to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.The arm ball, 87 kph, short in length, outside off, Tawhid Hridoy punches it towards cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.A wicket maiden for Wanindu Hasaranga! Tosses this one up wide of the off stump, Jaker Ali picks the googly and lunges across to defend it off.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.Tossed up on middle, blocked back to the bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.Oh, that turned big! Flighted on off, another googly and this time, it turns back in a long way. Jaker Ali is beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.The leg spinner, around middle, Jaker Ali defends.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, No run.A googly to the new batter, defended to the leg side.

Jaker Ali walks in next, at number 7, replacing Shamim Hossain. This is now the last recognized batting pair.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shamim Hossain, OUT! st Kusal Mendis b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! STUMPED! Great work by Kusal Mendis but his reactions suggested that he did not think that was gone. The googly, outside off, Shamim Hossain walked into the shot, looking to work the ball on the leg side, but was nowhere near the pitch of the ball and missed the ball completely. He seemed to be gone for all money as the keeper had enough time to collect the ball. Now, here came the drama. The batter was comfortably out of the ground as the bails were dislodged but the ball was not in Mendis' gloves. He was not sure and the umpire at point referred it upstairs. The replay shows that the stumping is affected cleanly but then, the lack of control of the ball creates doubts. The umpire keeps checking for replays and eventually, comes to the conclusion that the glove did disrupt the bails but the ball was in contact just about then, before falling over. OUT flashes on the giant screen and Shamim has to depart, for 12 (18). From 105/3, Bangladesh are now 124/5! Equation - 162 from 137.

MISSED STUMPING? The decision has been referred upstairs but the ball was not in the gloves of the keeper at all. Did it deflect onto the stumps? No, in fact, it is a clean stumping! A bit of drama as while affecting the stumping, Kusal lost the ball.

Dunith Wellalage to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.BEATEN! A bit more guile from Wellalage, tossing it up wide outside off. Tawhid Hridoy is drawn into the drive but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Dunith Wellalage to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Flatter on leg, worked away towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Dunith Wellalage to Shamim Hossain, No run.Floated up and angled across off, Shamim hops across to cover the line and plays it back to the bowler.

Dunith Wellalage to Shamim Hossain, No run.Short, outside off, bounces sharply, Shamim Hossain is trying for the cut but has to adjust due to the steep bounce. Manages to fend it down.