Sri Lanka clinches resounding victory over Bangladesh in Chattogram

CHATTOGRAM: Despite some tenacious resistance from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sri Lanka swiftly wrapped up the final morning’s play to secure a commanding 192-run triumph over Bangladesh in Chattogram. This comprehensive win not only sealed the series 2-0 in Sri Lanka’s favor but also propelled them to joint-third on the World Test Championship table, while Bangladesh plummeted to eighth place.

Throughout the series, Sri Lanka demonstrated a disciplined approach, sticking to their plans even when conditions favored batting. Despite Mehidy’s spirited effort, the Sri Lankan bowlers remained relentless, capitalizing on the occasional spin and unpredictable bounce on offer.

The dismissal of Taijul Islam, caught brilliantly by Nishan Madushka off Kamindu Mendis, signaled the beginning of the end for Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud briefly held firm but succumbed to Lahiru Kumara’s fiery pace, followed by Khaled Mahmud falling victim to a searing yorker.

Mehidy Hasan’s valiant 81 off 110 balls stood as a lone beacon of resistance amidst Bangladesh’s collapse. However, his efforts were not enough to alter the course of the match in his team’s favor.

Lahiru Kumara’s stellar performance with figures of 4 for 50 and Kamindu Mendis’s career-best 3 for 32, coupled with his impressive batting in the first innings, earned him both the Player-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series accolades. Notably, Sri Lanka’s seamers dominated the series, accounting for 33 of the 40 opposition wickets.