Prabath Jayasuriya delivered a masterclass in spin bowling, claiming 5/56 to lead Sri Lanka to a crushing innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. The win sealed a 1–0 series triumph for the hosts and earned them crucial points in the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.
🏏 Jayasuriya’s Spin Web Ends Bangladesh Resistance
Starting Day 4 at 115/6, Bangladesh needed a miracle to avoid defeat. Jayasuriya ensured there was none:
- Dismissed Litton Das in his first over
- Removed Nayeem Hasan and Taijul Islam in quick succession
- Wrapped up his 12th five-wicket haul in Tests, reaffirming his status as Sri Lanka’s spin spearhead
Tharindu Ratnayake and Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with two wickets each as Bangladesh folded for 133 in 44.2 overs.
🏆 Nissanka, Chandimal, Mendis Set Up Victory
Sri Lanka’s dominance was built on a commanding first-innings total of 458, powered by:
- Pathum Nissanka’s 158 (254) – his second century of the series
- Dinesh Chandimal’s 93 (153)
- Kusal Mendis’ 84 (87)
Earlier, Bangladesh had posted 247 in their first innings, with debutant Sonal Dinusha (3/22) and Asitha Fernando (3/51) leading the bowling effort.
📉 Bangladesh Collapse Under Pressure
Despite a promising start to the series with a draw in Galle, Bangladesh’s batting faltered in Colombo:
- No batter crossed 30 in the second innings
- Mushfiqur Rahim (26) was the top scorer
- The team lost nine wickets to spin in the second innings
The defeat marked Bangladesh’s ninth innings loss to Sri Lanka and exposed their vulnerability on turning tracks.
Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming ODI and T20I series.
