On Wednesday (April 3), Sri Lanka wrapped up a dominant 192-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test held at Chattogram. This win not only sealed the victory for Sri Lanka but also marked a clean sweep in the two-match series. Despite a spirited effort by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored an impressive 81* off 110 balls, Bangladesh fell short in their pursuit of a challenging target.
Solid Batting Sets the Stage for Sri Lanka’s Triumph
The foundation for Sri Lanka’s triumph was laid by their batters, who put up a formidable first innings total of 531 runs on a conducive batting track. While none of the batters managed to reach the century mark, six of them registered half-centuries, showcasing the team’s depth in batting. Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, and Dhananjaya de Silva played pivotal roles in building Sri Lanka’s commanding total.
Bowling Brilliance Secures Victory
Sri Lanka’s bowlers complemented the batting effort with a disciplined performance, especially Asitha Fernando who claimed crucial wickets to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting lineup. Vishwa Fernando and the pace duo of Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Mahmud further bolstered the bowling attack, ensuring that Bangladesh faced an uphill task in their chase.
Bangladesh’s Valiant Effort Falls Short
Despite a valiant effort by Bangladesh’s Zakir Hasan and contributions from other batters, the team struggled to counter Sri Lanka’s bowling prowess. The collapse of Bangladesh’s batting order in the face of Sri Lanka’s relentless attack highlighted the visitors’ dominance throughout the series.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka’s comprehensive victory underscores their dominance in the series, with both their batting and bowling units firing on all cylinders. As Sri Lanka celebrates their triumph, Bangladesh will need to regroup and address their batting woes before their next challenge.
