Bangladesh Records Largest T20I Win Against Sri Lanka, Levels Series

Bangladesh leveled the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 83-run victory in the second match at Dambulla. Captain Litton Das led the charge with a scintillating 76 off 50 balls, his first T20 half-century, helping Bangladesh post a competitive 177-7. Bangladesh's bowlers then delivered a clinical performance, restricting Sri Lanka to 94 runs in just 15.2 overs, marking Bangladesh's second-largest T20I victory margin by runs against a Test-playing nation. Legspinner Rishad Hossain was the standout bowler with career-best figures of 3-18, supported by Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin, who took two wickets each. Despite a brief recovery attempt by Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Dasun Shanaka, Bangladesh's bowling dominance ensured a comprehensive win, setting up a decider in Colombo. The series is now tied 1-1, following Sri Lanka's win in the opening match.