{"id":36480,"date":"2025-07-18T23:28:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peoplenews.lk\/en\/?p=36480"},"modified":"2025-07-18T23:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:58:33","slug":"bangladesh-clinches-first-ever-t20i-series-victory-against-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peoplenews.lk\/en\/archives\/36480","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh Clinches First-Ever T20I Series Victory Against Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a fantastic display of resilience and strategic acumen, Bangladesh clinched the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka last night at R. Premadasa Stadium, thus registering their first-ever bilateral T20 series win against the home team. Bangladesh claimed an 8-wicket, historic victory on what had otherwise been an auspicious tour start, which has left Sri Lanka stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contest began sluggishly for Sri Lanka, who never quite found their rhythm as Bangladesh bowlers slowly wound up the noose. Spinner Mahedi Hasan served up a masterclass of variation and control, returning four wickets for 11 runs in four overs. His figures have become the highest by an overseas visiting bowler ever at Premadasa Stadium, supplanting Harbhajan Singh\u2019s 2012 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka could only muster 132, losing to Bangladesh\u2019s well-rehearsed attacking style. Tanzid Hasan Tamim replied with a mature, measured inning, reeling off a brilliant half-century that supported the chase. Bangladesh achieved the target with 21 deliveries still to spare, winning 2\u20131 and despatching a packed-out Colombo crowd, who had been holding out for a Sri Lankan revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis victory is extremely special for us,\u201d Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said during the post-match presentation. \u201cOur team has worked for it, and today, whatever planning had happened, paid off. All the credit goes to the bowlers for setting up the foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a tactical and mental blow for Sri Lanka. Even after winning the Test and ODI legs of the multi-format tour, the home team did not appear prepared for Bangladesh\u2019s T20 squad\u2019s bite. Failing to respond to spin, even on home soil, brought back old concerns about the stability of the middle order and its capabilities under pressure. After the setback, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is reported to have contacted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to schedule a six-match limited-overs series sometime later next month. Administrators believe the series would give the required game time and time for strategic reorientation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mahedi Hasan claimed Player of the Match and Player of the Series, evidencing his match-winning contribution across the three T20Is. His economical spells and match-winning strikes were instrumental in turning the series Bangladesh\u2019s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As fans reflect on that dramatic conclusion to the tour, one thing is sure: Bangladesh is no longer the subcontinental underdog. With increased talent and re-found confidence, they\u2019ve made a statement to the cricket world and Sri Lanka that they\u2019re here to disrupt the status quo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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