Sri Lanka Clinch Eighth Straight Home ODI Series

Sri Lanka secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over Bangladesh with a commanding 99-run win in the final match at Pallekele, marking their eighth consecutive home ODI series win since 2021. Kusal Mendis was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series after scoring 124 runs and sharing a key 124-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka. Sri Lankan bowlers Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera each took three wickets, bowling Bangladesh out for 186. The result highlights Sri Lanka's resurgence following a disappointing 2023 World Cup, as they have now won seven of their last nine ODI series. The two teams are set to face off in a three-match T20I series next, with Sri Lanka aiming to continue their home dominance and Bangladesh looking to recover from a difficult year in T20 internationals.