In the second ODI, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by three wickets to draw the series even at one.
At Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Sri Lanka won the second One-Day International (ODI) match by three wickets on Friday, March 15, leveling the three-match series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh, having been assigned to bat first, scored a respectable 286/7 in the 50 overs given, with Towhid Hridoy top-scoring with 96* (102). In response, Pathum Nissanka (114 off 113) and Charith Asalanka (91 off 93) shone at the bat as Sri Lanka reached the goal in 47.1 overs.
After losing their opener Avishka Fernando (0 off 1) on the second delivery of the innings, Sri Lanka’s pursuit got off to a terrible start. Sadeera Samarawickrama (1 off 4) and Kusal Mendis (16 off 13) also left their team cheaply, finishing on 43/3. But with a huge 185-run partnership off 183 balls, Pathum Nissanka (114 off 113) and Charith Asalanka (91 off 93) saved their team from certain defeat.
In the course of eight deliveries, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed respectively, dismissed the pair. Dunith Wellalage (15* off 26) and Wanindu Hasaranga (25 off 16) carried Sri Lanka over the finish line after being dismissed. For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam (2/49) and Taskin Ahmed (2/49) each claimed two wickets.
For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga claimed four wickets.
Litton Das, who started the innings with a score of 0 off 3, was dismissed early in the opening over, which also shocked Bangladesh earlier in the day. But with their 75-run partnership for the second wicket, Najmul Hossain Shanto (40 off 39) and Soumya Sarkar (68 off 66) steadied the batting.After being dismissed, Towhid Hridoy held one end and formed vital alliances with Tanzim Hasan Sakib (18 off 33), Taskin Ahmed (18* off 10), and Mushfiqur Rahim (25 off 28). At 96* (102) he was still undefeated as Bangladesh ended their innings at 286/7. With statistics of 4/45 in ten overs, Wanindu Hasaranga was Sri Lanka’s best bowler.
For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga claimed four wickets.
Litton Das, who started the innings with a score of 0 off 3, was dismissed early in the opening over, which also shocked Bangladesh earlier in the day. But with their 75-run partnership for the second wicket, Najmul Hossain Shanto (40 off 39) and Soumya Sarkar (68 off 66) steadied the batting.After being dismissed, Towhid Hridoy held one end and formed vital alliances with Tanzim Hasan Sakib (18 off 33), Taskin Ahmed (18* off 10), and Mushfiqur Rahim (25 off 28). At 96* (102) he was still undefeated as Bangladesh ended their innings at 286/7. With statistics of 4/45 in ten overs, Wanindu Hasaranga was Sri Lanka’s best bowler.
