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Bangladesh’s All-Round Brilliance Levels the Series 1–1
Bangladesh delivered a clinical team performance to seal a record 83-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I, leveling the three-match series in emphatic fashion.
From explosive batting to ruthless bowling, the Tigers dominated every department at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
📊 Match Summary
| 🏟️ Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | July 11, 2025 |
| 🏆 Result | Bangladesh won by 83 runs |
| 🔢 Series Score | 1–1 (Third T20I Decider to come) |
💥 Bangladesh Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s/6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | 61 (39) | 5/3 | 156.4 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 49 (32) | 4/2 | 153.1 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 22 (14) | 2/1 | 157.1 |
| Extras | 18 | ||
| Total | 178/6 (20) |
Bangladesh laid a strong foundation, with Litton and Hridoy building a vital 82-run partnership. The middle order chipped in just enough to keep the score moving briskly.
🎯 Bowling Masterclass
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 4.0 | 16 | 3 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3.3 | 18 | 3 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4.0 | 22 | 2 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4.0 | 20 | 1 |
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95, failing to recover from an early collapse. The Tigers took wickets at regular intervals, never letting the hosts settle.
🧠 Key Moments
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💥 Litton’s Fast Start: Set the tone with a fiery powerplay
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🎯 Taskin’s Double Strike: Broke Sri Lanka’s top-order resistance
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🧤 Shamim’s Game-Changing Catch: Turned momentum firmly Bangladesh’s way
🗣️ What They Said
Shakib Al Hasan: “It was the response we needed. Everyone stepped up — this is the brand of cricket we want.”
Taskin Ahmed: “Pace, discipline, and hunger. We knew we had to bounce back, and we did it with intent.”
🧾 Editor’s Take
Bangladesh didn’t just win — they stamped their authority. In Dambulla’s steamy evening, the Tigers played like a side with a point to prove. And they did — emphatically. The decider now promises a thrilling finale.
This is the fire fans were waiting for.
