Bangladesh claims T20I series victory over Sri Lanka, thanks to the efforts of captains Mahedi and Tanzid
In a thrilling turn of events, Bangladesh has achieved a significant T20I series victory against Sri Lanka, marking a historic comeback after losing the initial game of the series. The series win was secured following an impressive eight-wicket victory in the third T20I at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The series turnaround was a testament to Bangladesh's resilience and team spirit, as they overcame a 1-0 deficit to win the series. This was only the second time Bangladesh has achieved such a comeback in a three-match T20I series, with the previous instance being against the West Indies seven years ago.
Mahedi Hasan, Bangladesh's spinner, was instrumental in the team's victory. In the third T20I, he took an impressive 4 wickets for just 11 runs, restricting Sri Lanka to 132/7. This performance not only helped secure the series win but also marked a significant milestone as he secured his 50th T20I wicket.
Tanzid Hasan, the Bangladeshi opener, anchored the successful chase of 133 runs with an unbeaten 73 runs off 47 balls. His innings, characterized by class and nonchalance, ensured Bangladesh never looked in trouble. Tanzid's impressive performance included six sixes, a career-best for him in T20Is.
The first T20I saw Sri Lanka winning by 5 runs, with a score of 159/3 beating Bangladesh's 154/5. The key performer for Sri Lanka was Kusal Mendis, who scored 73 runs. The second T20I saw a resounding 83-run victory for Bangladesh, with a score of 177/7 beating Sri Lanka's 94. Litton Das scored 76 for Bangladesh, while Rishad Hossain took 3 wickets for Sri Lanka.
The win secured a series victory for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka for the first time. Mahedi Hasan was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the ball. The winning run was scored by Towhid Hridoy off the third ball of the 17th over. Towhid remained unbeaten with 27 runs off 25 balls.
This series win marks a significant achievement for Bangladesh, showcasing their resilience and team spirit in turning around a series deficit. The victory will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they continue their journey in international cricket.
Sports played a crucial role in this historic comeback as Mahedi Hasan, Bangladesh's spinner, took 4 wickets in the third T20I, securing a series win against Sri Lanka. This series victory, marked by resilience and team spirit, will undoubtedly boost Bangladesh's confidence in their future sports endeavors.
