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Following five intense days of cricket, Sri Lanka triumphed over Bangladesh by a commanding 192-run margin on Day 5, securing victory in the second and final Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Defending their formidable total of 510, Sri Lanka managed to bowl out Bangladesh for 318 on the final day’s play, despite a resilient unbeaten knock of 81 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Lahiru Kumara showcased his prowess with the ball, claiming four cruci𒁃al wickets. This victory sealed a comprehensive 2-0 series win for Sri Lanka, marking a resounding whitewash.
Formidable Sri Lankan batting sets the stage
In the contest, Sri Lanka set a formidable score after opting to bat first, amassing a total of 531 runs. Although, despite six batters crossing the 50 runs mark, the absence of individual centuries was notable. Bangladesh’s response fell short as they were bundled out for 178, with Asitha Fernando leading Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with four wickets. Although Zakir Hasan managed a fifty, Bangladesh’s innings lacked substantial partnerships. Sri Lanka showed resilience in their second innings, declaring at 157/7, with veteran Angelo Mathews play𒉰ing a pivotal role by contributing a brisk 56 off 74 balls.
Lahiru Kumara’s bowling brilliance leads Sri Lanka’s charge
In Bangladesh’s chase of 511, they displayed determination but ultimately fell short, managing 318 runs. Mehidy Hasan was their standout performer with an unbeaten 81, although he lacked support from his teammates. Kumara’s pace troubled the Bangladeshi batters as he claimed four crucial wickets for Sri Lanka.
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Kamindu Mendis shines bright against Bangladesh
Kamindu Mendis, whose unbeaten 92 in the first innings was instrumental, also made signific🅘ant contributions with the ball as he picked three wicket later on, earning him the Player of the Match award. His exceptional performance throughout the series, which included twin centuries in the first Test, led to him being named the Player of the Series.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Magnificent series win Did lot of things right and was ruthless right throu🐭ghout. All 4 Fast bowlers and Kamindu was the stand out of all. Others also chipped in when mattered the most. Looking forward to head back home after a while tomorrow to my family👍
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof)
Kamindu Mendis ꦐCasually Averages 109 With Bat And 9 With The Ball 💛Now
— Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi)
Miraz stays unbeaten on 81 as Bangladesh bowled out fo꧋r 318
SL win the 2nd Test by 192 runs�꧟� and take the series 2-0
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
A test win is special. But two consecutive test wins spearheaded by fast bowlers in subcontinent conditions away from home is like a spl⛄ash for cold water under the scorching sun. Brilliant from Vishwa/Kumara combo. Asitha stood tall above his stature as always. Brilliant 🇱🇰
— Ara𒈔vinthan Arunthavan🅷athan (@Cricket_decoded)
Sri Lanka comfortably defeated Bangladesh in the second Test 💪
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Kudos to Kamindu Mendis. What a gem for
— Machan Bro (@MachanBro)
If Bangladesh showed this batting effort during the first innings most likely these mongs would’ve saved this test . An extra 15꧋0 runs in first innings would’ve made the difference. Absolutely pathetic performance at home & should b𒐪e ashamed about themselves
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
RCB and Bangladesh fans have one trophy in 🏅common.
Champions in Comments section 😂🤌🏽
— ටෝකා® 🇱🇰 (@TheToka920)
Player of the Match and Player of the Series – 🇱🇰🏏⚾️ Kamindu Mendis
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda)
Sri Lanka whitewashed Bangladesh 2🥂-0 in the test series in Bangladesh! 🔴
Bangladesh's top order batting is in a bad state. As we saw in the first match, there is no noticeable change in the second match. How much longer like this?
— Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88)
A humiliating defeat for the Bengalis can only win the match at home on a wicket of their own making
SL win the Series 2-0— Hdr.Shahid Dilbar (@DrShahidAli86)
Sri Lank🌳a moves up to number 4 in WTC points table after ♛playing four games.
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket)
CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Sri Lanka wins the 2nd Test by 19🦋2 runs and clinches the series 2️⃣-0️⃣ against Bangladesh! 🇱🇰
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)
Dutch-Bangla♊ Bank Bangladesh 🆚 Sri Lanka Test Series 2024 | 2nd T🅠est
RESULT | Sri Lanka won by 192 runs
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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
