📍 Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
📅 Date: July 2, 2025
🪙 Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat
🎯 Result: Sri Lanka won by 77 runs
💥 Captain’s Knock: Asalanka Anchors the Innings
Sri Lanka kicked off the ODI series in style as captain Charith Asalanka led from the front with a brilliant 106 off 123 balls. Walking in at 29/3, Asalanka steadied a wobbly top order and held the innings together. His composed knock included 6 fours and 4 sixes, lifting Sri Lanka to a respectable 244 all out in 49.2 overs.
He received brief support from Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, and Milan Rathnayake, but it was Asalanka’s show from start to finish.
💣 Bangladesh’s Chase Implodes
Chasing 245, Bangladesh looked solid at 100/1, with opener Tanzid Hasan scoring 62. But a run-out of Najmul Hossain Shanto triggered a collapse that saw them lose 7 wickets for just 5 runs, slumping to 105/8.
From there, the innings never recovered. Bangladesh were bowled out for 167 in 35.5 overs, suffering a crushing 77-run defeat.
🌀 Spin Web: Hasaranga & Kamindu Wreak Havoc
Sri Lanka’s spin duo turned the game on its head:
- 🧤 Wanindu Hasaranga: 4 wickets for 10 runs
- 🎯 Kamindu Mendis: 3 wickets for 19 runs
They were unplayable during Bangladesh’s middle-order collapse. With sharp turns, clever flight, and tight fielding support, the spin attack proved too much for the visitors.
🔍 Key Performances
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 106 (123 balls) – Captain’s knock |
| Tanzid Hasan | 62 (64 balls) – Promising top-order run |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4/10 – Spin magic |
| Kamindu Mendis | 3/19 – Mid-innings control |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4/47 – Leading Bangladesh’s attack |
📊 Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 244 all out (49.2 overs) |
| Bangladesh | 167 all out (35.5 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 77 runs |
🗓️ What’s Next?
Sri Lanka takes a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. Bangladesh will have to regroup quickly and address their middle-order vulnerabilities if they want to bounce back in the next ODI.
🗣️ Final Take
Charith Asalanka’s leadership and the brilliance of Sri Lanka’s spinners turned a shaky start into a commanding win. Bangladesh’s chase, though promising early, will be remembered for one of the most dramatic collapses in recent ODI history.
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