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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I Match Summary

SL vs BAN, 2025 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Scorecard
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1st T20I, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Jul 10, 2025
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
159/3 (19.0/20)
Bangladesh Bangladesh
154/5 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
    73(51)
BAN 154/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112583-parvez-hossain-emon-playerprofile>Parvez Hossain Emon</a>
Parvez Hossain Emon
38 (22)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 172.72SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111949-mohammad-naim-playerprofile>Mohammad Naim</a>
Mohammad Naim
32 (29)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 110.34SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 9.25
4
OVERS
37/2
R/W
Bowler
Dasun Shanaka
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/1
R/W
SL 159/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
73 (51)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 143.13SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
42 (16)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 262.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Saifuddin
ECON 7.33
3
OVERS
22/1
R/W
Bowler
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/1
R/W
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Right then, Sri Lanka win back-to-back in Pallekele, one being the series-clinching win in the final ODI, and now a lead-taking win in the first T20I. Next up, we move to Dambulla for the 2nd T20I, where Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back and level the series against a buoyant Lankan team. That game will be played on Sunday, 13 July and will begin at 1.30 pm GMT. However, you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Cheers!
Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan captain, starts by saying that he decided to bowl first, given the history. He says that in the LPL, chasing sides won a lot of games batting second and with the fast outfields and shorter boundary dimensions, it’s easier to chase. On Jeffrey Vandersay's performance, he says he is there on the bench most of the time, because of Hasaranga, and hence credit to him to deliver in the absence of Hasaranga. He adds that it’s a good headache for him and the team to have two quality leg spinners. He finishes off by saying it was a complete game for them and maybe they would look to improve on their fielding.
Litton Das, the Bangladesh skipper, says that the toss didn't matter much and the wicket did look but a few balls were keeping low. Adds that it has been a feature of the last 7-8 games that they are losing wickets rather than building big partnerships. Reckons that they have a good bowling side and they were under-par and even someone like Taskin can have an off day. Goes on to applaud Rishad Hosain for the way he bowled.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He starts by saying that Bangladesh did well to get to 150. He felt their batting innings started really well as Pathum Nissanka got off to a flyer, and it helped him to get going. He adds that the wicket was slow and took some turn later on, so after getting off to a flyer, he slowed down a bit in the middle overs. Ends by applauding the crowd that came to watch the game in large numbers.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field first, unlike the ODI series, where he batted first in the game played here. However, it was a rollicking start from the Bangladeshi openers with Parvez Hossain Emon looking in devastating touch. But once Nuwan Thushara got the first breakthrough, it all started to slow down gradually for Bangladesh. The Lankan bowlers used the slower ball effectively and the spinners were tough to get away. Mohammad Naim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz fought hard for Bangladesh and they just about managed to get over the 150-run mark.
Bangladesh seemed down and out for the count but the Mehidy Hasan Miraz and then the introduction of Rishad Hossain started to pull things back. Wickets also came and the Lankans couldn't find the fence but 83 runs in the Powerplay, that was the telling factor as the hosts were always well ahead and riding high on Kusal Mendis' 73 off 51 balls, they managed to get over the line with an over to spare.
155 is what Sri Lanka needed for the win but they began the Powerplay as if they were chasing a total in excess of 200. Pathum Nissanka and especially Kusal Mendis bludgeoned the ball to all parts of the ground and added 78 runs in just 4.4 overs when Nissanka got out. Things looked well in control in the first half of the chase but it all started to slow down.
Sri Lanka start the T20I series exactly from where they left off in the final ODI game and on 'poya day,' a public holiday in Sri Lanka and in front of a jam-packed Pallekele crowd, the hosts have taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. Bangladesh have a lot to ponder upon after an underwhelming showing here.
Over 19 : 159/3
9 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 618.6
C. Asalanka
8 (5)
A. Fernando
11 (17)
T. Sakib
4-0-34-0
18.6
6
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
SIX! Sri Lanka go 1-0 in the 3-match series! That's a shot and a half and a worthy hit to finish off the game! Slower full ball moving away on middle, Charith Asalanka stands still in his crease and tonks this one way over long on for a biggie. SRI LANKA WIN BY 7 WICKETS!
18.5
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Avishka Fernando
Full toss on off, pushed down to long on for a single.
18.4
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
Full on middle leg, almost a yorker. Asalanka digs it out as he plays the flick onto his pads and towards short mid-wicket. Singl taken.
18.3
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
Full slower delivery moving away, outside off, Asalanka is already through the slog as he is deceived by this slower delivery.
18.2
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
Short ball aimed at the body, Asalanka ducks under it as he lets this one go.
18.1
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Avishka Fernando
Fullish ball on middle, Fernando flicks this one wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
Over 18 : 150/3
3 Runs
  • 117.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
A. Fernando
9 (15)
C. Asalanka
1 (1)
M. Saifuddin
3-0-22-1
17.6
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Avishka Fernando
Full on off, Fernando drives this to mid off and sets off for a quick single. The mid off fielder fires in a throw at the non-striker's end and misses as Fernando eventually gets home safely. Oh, a direct hit would have been interesting.
17.5
0
Mohammad Saifuddin To Avishka Fernando
Full on middle, Avishka flicks this one to short mid-wicket.
17.4
0
Mohammad Saifuddin To Avishka Fernando
Length ball on off, Avishka defends it right under his eyes.
17.3
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length. well outside off, Asalanka cuts it square of the wicket for a single.
Charith Asalanka is in next.
17.2
W
Mohammad Saifuddin To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Oh, what a catch! Shamim Hossain has plucked this out of thin air! Kusal Mendis's superb knock comes to an end! Mohammad Saifuddin bowls this one on full, on middle leg, Mendis is early in his flick as the ball takes the leading edge of his bat and goes wide of short cover, who runs to his left and jumps in the air to his left, with the left hand fully stretching. The ball sticks in his hand. Oh, this is a fine, fine catch!
17.1
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Avishka Fernando
Back of a length off cutter on middle, Fernando shuffles across and works it down to deep fine leg for a single.
Over 17 : 147/2
9 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
K. Mendis
73 (50)
A. Fernando
7 (11)
R. Hossain
4-0-24-1
16.6
0
Rishad Hossain To Kusal Mendis
Short and turning away, well outside off, Mendis looks to play the cut and misses.
16.5
2
Rishad Hossain To Kusal Mendis
From round the wicket, a low full toss on off, Mendis sweeps this one in the gap between long on and deep mid-wicket for two runs.
16.4
4
Rishad Hossain To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Nicely done! Slower through the air, shorter in length, googly, outside off, Mendis sitting deep in his crease plays the late cut fine of the short third fielder who runs to his left but can't get to the ball. The ball eventually evades him and runs down to the deep third fence for four.
16.3
1
Rishad Hossain To Avishka Fernando
A touch short on off, Fernando cuts it along the ground to the right of deep point for a single.
16.2
1
Rishad Hossain To Kusal Mendis
Overpitched on off, Mendis leans forward and drives this to the left of long off for a single.
16.1
1
Rishad Hossain To Avishka Fernando
Short length googly, on middle, Fernando punches it off the back foot to deep extra cover for a single.
Over 16 : 138/2
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 215.6
K. Mendis
66 (46)
A. Fernando
5 (9)
T. Ahmed
3-0-43-0
15.6
2
Taskin Ahmed To Kusal Mendis
Overpitched on off, Mendis drives this one wide of mid off who runs to his left but misfields the ball as it goes through his legs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib is the culprit. The batters come back for two till the time Sakib runs behind the ball and cuts it off.
15.5
1
Taskin Ahmed To Avishka Fernando
Length on middle, Fernando flicks it along the ground to deep fine leg for a single.
Full Commentary
19 OV
9 Runs
T. Sakib to A. Fernando C. Asalanka
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 618.6
18 OV
3 Runs
M. Saifuddin to A. Fernando K. Mendis C. Asalanka
  • 117.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
9 Runs
R. Hossain to A. Fernando K. Mendis
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
9 Runs
T. Ahmed to A. Fernando K. Mendis
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 215.6
15 OV
3 Runs
R. Hossain to A. Fernando K. Mendis
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
6 Runs
T. Sakib to K. Mendis A. Fernando
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
2 Runs
R. Hossain to K. Perera K. Mendis A. Fernando
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
4 Runs
T. Sakib to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
3 Runs
M. Miraz to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
10 Runs
R. Hossain to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
2 Runs
M. Miraz to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
11 Runs
S. Hossain to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 67.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
M. Miraz to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
5 Runs
M. Saifuddin to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
14 Runs
M. Miraz to P. Nissanka K. Perera
  • 64.1
  • 24.2
  • 64.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
18 Runs
T. Ahmed to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
16 Runs
T. Sakib to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 1 LB 2.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 62.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
16 Runs
T. Ahmed to K. Mendis
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
14 Runs
M. Saifuddin to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 40.1
  • 40.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 154/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 152/5 in 19.4 overs
  • Bangladesh 103/4 in 14.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (13.1 ovs): M Naim against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, BAN: 2)
  • Referral 1 (7.6 ovs): L Das against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, BAN: 2) (Retained)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 54/1
  • Bangladesh 50/1 in 5.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/3 in 18.0 overs
  • K Mendis 16th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 8.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 83/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 19 balls between P Nissanka (27) and K Mendis (24)
  • Sri Lanka 52/0 in 3.1 overs
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