Opener Kusal Mendis showcased his brilliance with a stunning 86 runs, guiding Sri Lanka to a 28-run victory over Bangladesh in the final T20 match, clinching the series 2-1. Pacer Nuwan Thushara’s remarkable performance, including a career best 5-20 and a hat trick, further bolstered Sri Lanka’s dominance.
In a thrilling series, Sri Lanka initially won the first match by three runs, while Bangladesh leveled with an eight-wicket victory. Mendis’ exceptional innings, comprising six fours and six sixes, propelled Sri Lanka to a total of 174-6. Thushara, making his series debut, wreaked havoc on Bangladesh’s top-order, dismantling their batting lineup with his swing bowling.
Bangladesh, led by Rishad Hossain’s aggressive 53 off 30 balls, showed resilience after a shaky start, reaching 146 all out. However, Thushara’s stellar bowling performance thwarted their hopes of securing their first-ever T20 series victory against Sri Lanka.
Reflecting on the match, Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga expressed confidence ahead of the upcoming World Cup, praising Thushara’s impressive debut. Taskin Ahmed’s crucial breakthroughs and Kusal Mendis’ powerful innings were highlights of the match, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tour with upcoming one-day internationals and test matches.
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