Sri Lanka Cruises to Victory Over Bangladesh, Secures Series Win

Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya delivered a stellar performance, claiming five wickets as Bangladesh crumbled in their second innings. The team was bowled out for a mere 133 runs, resulting in Sri Lanka's victory by an innings and 78 runs. This win secured a 1-0 series triumph for the hosts.

Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled to replicate the performance that had secured a draw in the initial test held in Galle. They lost six wickets within a span of 33 runs on the spin-friendly track in Colombo.

Sri Lanka's captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the positive impact of putting the opposition under pressure after losing the toss.

In the match, after Bangladesh scored 247 in their first innings, Pathum Nissanka was named player of the match for his score of 158. Dinesh Chandimal (93) and Kusal Mendis (84) also contributed significantly, enabling Sri Lanka to establish a substantial 211-run lead with a total of 458.

In Bangladesh's second innings, Anamul Haque (19) attempted a quick start but was dismissed by Asitha Fernando. Shadam Islam (12) followed shortly after, with Jayasuriya taking his first wicket. De Silva also contributed, dismissing Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, leaving the visitors in a difficult position at 70-4.

Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, particularly after the first test. He acknowledged missed opportunities and batting errors. He later announced his decision to step down as the Bangladesh test captain, citing his desire to prioritize the team's overall improvement.

Mushfiqur Rahim (26), another centurion from the previous match, was bowled by Jayasuriya, triggering a collapse where Bangladesh lost their final five wickets in a short period.