Bangladesh win T20I series as Tanzid shines with unbeaten 73 and Mahedi claims 4 wickets
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🏆 Bangladesh Win First-Ever T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh win their maiden T20I series over Sri Lanka with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the final match at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s unbeaten 73 off 47 balls and Mahedi Hasan’s sensational 4 for 11 led the way in this memorable triumph.

🎯 Mahedi Dominates as Bangladesh Win Bowling Battle

Sri Lanka chose to bat first. However, their innings began in disarray.

  • Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera were dismissed inside the first two overs, immediately putting pressure on the home side.
  • Although Pathum Nissanka (46) attempted to anchor the innings, wickets kept falling regularly.
  • Mahedi Hasan, meanwhile, seized control of the game. He picked off Chandimal and Asalanka before producing a sharp caught-and-bowled to dismiss Nissanka.

As a result, Sri Lanka were reduced to 66/5, struggling to rebuild.

On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka played a crucial late hand. He struck two sixes and two fours in the final over, scoring 35 off 18 balls*, which helped Sri Lanka cross the 130-mark. Consequently, they finished at 132/7, giving themselves something to defend.

💥 Tanzid Fires as Bangladesh Win in Style

Bangladesh’s chase got off to a shaky start as Parvez Hossain Emon fell for a golden duck. Nevertheless, Tanzid and Litton Das quickly took control.

  • Together, they forged a 74-run stand, swinging momentum in Bangladesh’s favour.
  • Tanzid played with fearless intent, reaching his first T20I fifty in just 27 balls, which included 6 sixes and a four.
  • Litton, on the other hand, added a steady 32 before falling to Kamindu Mendis.

Despite that setback, Towhid Hridoy rotated strike well and supported Tanzid smartly. Moreover, the pair maintained a brisk scoring rate, ensuring no late drama.

Therefore, Bangladesh completed the chase with ease, reaching the target in 16.3 overs. Their dominant performance sealed a 2-1 series victory — their first ever against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

📊 Match Summary

Sri Lanka – 132/7 (20 overs)
🔹 Pathum Nissanka 46
🔹 Dasun Shanaka 35*
🔸 Mahedi Hasan 4/11

Bangladesh – 133/2 (16.3 overs)
🔹 Tanzid Hasan Tamim 73*
🔹 Litton Das 32
🔸 Kamindu Mendis 1/21

🏁 Result: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
📈 Series: Bangladesh win 2-1