Sri Lanka Clinches Series Whitewash with Dominant Win Over Bangladesh by 192 runs || Bangladesh v Sri Lanka Test Match.
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Sri Lanka Clinches Series Whitewash with Dominant Win Over Bangladesh by 192 runs
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In a riveting Test match showdown, Sri Lanka emerged victorious, sealing an emphatic 192-run win over Bangladesh in the morning session of Day 5. With this triumph, Sri Lanka not only secured the series 2-0 but also bolstered their position in the World Test Championship points table.
Day 1-2: Sri Lanka Sets the Stage for Clinch the Series.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka unleashed a formidable batting display, amassing a commanding total of 531 runs in their first innings. While no individual notched a century, contributions were aplenty, with notable performances from Dimuth Karunaratne (86), Kusal Mendis (93), and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva (70). Bangladesh's bowling unit toiled hard, with Shakib Al Hasan leading the pack with 3 crucial wickets.
Day 3: Bangladesh's Struggle and Sri Lanka Dominance whole day.
Facing the daunting task of chasing down Sri Lanka's mammoth total, Bangladesh faltered, succumbing to the opposition's bowling prowess and managing only 178 runs in their first innings. Asitha Fernando starred with the ball, clinching 4 vital wickets to derail Bangladesh's innings.
Day 4: Sri Lanka's Dominance Continues.
With a substantial lead of 353 runs, Sri Lanka opted not to enforce the follow-on and batted again, adding 157 runs to their tally before declaring at 157/7. Angelo Mathews spearheaded the charge with a resilient half-century. Hasan Mahmud impressed for Bangladesh, claiming 4 wickets to stem Sri Lanka's momentum.
Day 5: Bangladesh's Brave Fight Falls Short.
In pursuit of an imposing target of 511 runs, Bangladesh showcased commendable resilience, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy (24), Mominul Haque (50), and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (81* off 110 balls) exhibiting flashes of brilliance.
However, Sri Lanka's bowling attack proved too formidable, with Lahiru Kumara and Kamindu Mendis wreaking havoc to secure victory for their side.
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Key Performers from Both Teams :-
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Kumara (4 wickets), Kamindu Mendis (3 wickets), Asitha Fernando (4 wickets)
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (81*), Hasan Mahmud (7 wickets)
With this commanding win, Sri Lanka climbs to 4th place in the World Test Championship points table, bolstering their quest for championship glory.
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