Bangladesh collapsed for 133 in their second innings after giving up a commanding 211-run lead, with Prabath Jayasuriya leading the way once more.
For the sixth time in Test cricket, the left-arm spinner claimed five wickets at a rate of 5 for 56. On the last morning, he took out three batters, including Litton Das, who was unyielding and fell to an outside edge.
In the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh handily, winning by an innings and 78 runs to end the two-match series 1-0. The final four Bangladeshi wickets were taken by the hosts in just 33 balls on the fourth morning, capping a resounding victory.
Ebadot Hossain was trapped leg before wicket by Tharindu Ratnayake, who took the last wicket. Asitha Fernando’s sharp first-innings burst had helped set the tone, and Sonal Dinusha, who was making his debut, had made an impact early in the game with a crucial contribution.
However, Sri Lanka’s hitters lay the groundwork for their victory. On the first day, the home team rallied forcefully after bowling Bangladesh out for 247. With a brilliant 158, Pathum Nissanka took the lead, but Dinesh Chandimal (93) and Kusal Mendis (84) made sure the gap grew to 200.
It was only a question of time from there. In their second innings, Bangladesh never appeared to be in control, and with a rush of wickets on Day 3, the match ended quickly on the morning of Day 4. With Taijul Islam chipping one back to Jayasuriya, Ebadot reviewing against a plumb lbw, and Nayeem Hasan succumbing to a clever stumping, Litton’s dismissal set off the final collapse.
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