Following their current triumph within the ODI sequence, Sri Lanka continued their spectacular run within the opening sport of the T20I sequence towards Bangladesh at Pallekele, securing a commanding 7-wicket win in entrance of a packed residence crowd, with disciplined bowling and scientific batting.
Bangladesh battle regardless of a flying begin in T20I opener
After profitable the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first, and the guests made use of the chance with a flying begin, powered by Parvez Hossain Emon’s brisk 38 off simply 22 balls. Nevertheless, just a few fast wickets adopted, halting the momentum for Bangladesh. Skipper Litton Das as soon as once more did not ship, falling to Jeffrey Vandersay. In the meantime, a late fightback from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mohammad Naim helped Bangladesh cross the 150-run mark, including essential runs within the last overs.
For Sri Lanka, it was a scientific bowling efficiency, with their bowlers exhibiting flashes of brilliance and sustaining tight strains. Main the pack was Maheesh Theekshana, who picked up 2 wickets in his 4 economical overs. Nuwan Thushara, Dasun Shanaka, and Vandersay additionally claimed one wicket every, preserving Bangladesh underneath management with disciplined execution and sharp fielding efforts.
Kusal Mendis leads a scientific batting efficiency from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka began their chase strongly with Pathum Nissanka scoring 42 runs off simply 16 balls, hitting a number of boundaries and sixes. After he bought out, Kusal Mendis took cost and performed a gentle innings of 73 runs from 51 balls. Avishka Fernando together with captain Charith Asalanka completed the sport comfortably, serving to Sri Lanka attain the goal with greater than an over to spare.
Bangladesh’s bowlers had a tricky time controlling the Sri Lankan batsmen. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the necessary wicket of Nissanka, whereas Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain additionally bought one wicket every. Nevertheless, the remainder of the bowlers couldn’t cease the runs from flowing. Sri Lanka’s batsmen stored rotating the strike and took benefit of unfastened balls, making it troublesome for Bangladesh to defend their whole. In the long run, Sri Lanka gained by seven wickets and took the lead within the T20I sequence.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
From a rocky street to redemption, Kusal Mendis has been proving himself with matured knocks and spectacular wicket preserving. A tremendous sight to see ❤️#SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/lwKP5tKOxi
— Prabath🇱🇰 (@Prabathkv96) July 10, 2025
VICTORY! 🎉 We have crushed Bangladesh by 7 wickets to take a 1-0 lead within the three-match sequence!
What a begin to the sequence! Onwards and upwards, boys!👊 #SLvBAN #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/jeBfiOaI7g
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 10, 2025
I don’t thoughts getting used to this celebration.
Kusal Mendis introduced up his sixteenth T20I half century.
Brilliantly batted contained in the power-play Menda. 👏🏾 #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/K1VmMstTbJ
— Naveen Peiris (@_Naviya_) July 10, 2025
Sri Lanka up the ladder in Pallekele 🙌 Sensible bowling first up and a blistering batting adopted by the openers make the cash value for the spectators at Pallekele 👏 #SLvBAN #T20
— Nirthanan (@nirthanan) July 10, 2025
The pitch was not straightforward however some good energy play batting sealed the deal at the beginning itself!🔥#SLvBAN
— Oshadha Gunasekara (@OshadhaGunasek6) July 10, 2025
Pretty six by the skipper to win the match!!
Effectively achieved boys.. loved a match after a very long time.. #SLvBAN
— Ahamed Nishadh (@ahamednishadh) July 10, 2025
Congratulations Lions 🇱🇰❤🔥👏👏👏
Nice innings, Ok Mendis 🫡#SLvBAN #T20
— ඩුලාන් 🇱🇰 (@Dulan_Is_Here) July 10, 2025
– 84(87) in 2nd Take a look at.
– 45(43) in 1st ODI.
– 56(31) in 2nd ODI.
– 124(114) in third ODI.
– 73(51) in 1st T20I.KUSAL MENDIS, THE SUPERSTAR OF SRI LANKAN BATTING 🔥 pic.twitter.com/E8ozBxkgDW
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 10, 2025
Unsure why they did not decide Jaker Ali for the primary T20, however Litton Das will get out for one more single digit rating.
I believe it is okay. They do not look like a workforce that desires to win in any case. #SLvBAN
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) July 10, 2025
God save bangladesh cricket i imply this joker litton das is their captain in t20s such a disgrace #SLvBAN
— क्रिकेट प्रेमी (@kalyugperson) July 10, 2025
Profitable Begin for Sri Lanka! 🎉💪
Sri Lanka cruises to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Pallekele, kicking off the T20I sequence on a excessive! 🇱🇰🔥
A dominant all-round show provides them a 1-0 lead — the Lions roar first within the sequence! 🦁#SLvBAN #T20ISeries #SriLanka… pic.twitter.com/0mASyfsbmu
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 10, 2025
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