Sri Lanka Secures T20I Series Victory Against Bangladesh
Ban vs SL 2026 - Samarawickrama, Dilhari help Sri Lanka clinch series
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Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in the second T20I match in Sylhet, clinching the series 2-0. Key performances came from Harshitha Samarawickrama, who scored 49 runs, and Kavisha Dilhari, who took 2 wickets for 15 runs.
- 01Sri Lanka scored 154 runs, with Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scoring with 49 runs.
- 02Kavisha Dilhari played a crucial role with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 15 runs.
- 03Bangladesh struggled with run outs, conceding three during their innings.
- 04Sharmin Akhter was the top scorer for Bangladesh, remaining unbeaten on 44 runs.
- 05Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu contributed significantly with a quick 42 runs.
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In the second T20I match held in Sylhet, Sri Lanka triumphed over Bangladesh by 21 runs, securing the T20I series with a 2-0 lead. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a total of 154 runs for 4 wickets, with Harshitha Samarawickrama leading the charge, scoring 49 runs off 29 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes. Captain Chamari Athapaththu also made a notable contribution with 42 runs. Bangladesh's innings faltered despite a decent start, with Sharmin Akhter top-scoring for her side with 44 runs off 47 balls. Kavisha Dilhari was instrumental in restricting Bangladesh, taking 2 wickets for 15 runs and contributing to three run outs. The series will conclude with the third T20I scheduled for May 2, marking a successful start for Jamie Siddons as Sri Lanka's coach.
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Sri Lanka's victory boosts their confidence and momentum in international T20 cricket, while Bangladesh will need to reassess their strategies ahead of the final match.
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