Sri Lanka finished a topsy‑turvy one‑day series on a high, brushing Bangladesh aside by 99 runs in the decider to claim the three‑match contest 2‑1.

After opting to bat first, the hosts rode on a sparkling 124 from wicket‑keeper Kusal Mendis. Captain Charith Asalanka added an assured 58, and the pair’s 124‑run fourth‑wicket stand transformed a wobbly 100 for 3 into a commanding 285 for 7. Pathum Nissanka chipped in with 35 at the top, while Wanindu Hasaranga’s late‑innings 18 off 14 ensured Sri Lanka crossed the psychological 280 mark.

Bangladesh kept the scoring rate in check for long stretches—leg‑spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2 for 48) produced a clever ten‑over spell and seamer Taskin Ahmed (2 for 51) struck twice at the death.

Chasing 286, the visitors never recovered from a bruising new‑ball burst. Asitha Fernando speared in a yorker to bowl Tanzid Hasan, and Dushmantha Chameera sent Najmul Hossain Shanto’s off stump cartwheeling six balls later, leaving Bangladesh tottering at 20 for 2 inside four overs. Parvez Hossain Emon ground out 28 before holing out, and skipper Mehidy’s brisk 28 briefly lifted hopes, but wickets continued to tumble at awkward intervals.

Towhid Hridoy fought a lone battle with a patient 51 off 78 deliveries, sweeping and nudging the spinners to keep the chase alive, yet when Chameera jagged one back through his gate at 153 for 6 the contest was effectively sealed. Bangladesh were bowled out for 186 in 39.4 overs.

Sri Lanka’s quicks shared the spoils—Fernando’s brisk seven‑over spell fetched 3 for 33, Chameera matched him with 3 for 51, and left‑arm spinner Dunith Wellalage chipped in with two timely strikes. Hasaranga, typically frugal, closed the innings by removing Tanvir Islam to spark the celebrations.

For Bangladesh, the defeat stings: a first bilateral ODI series win on Sri Lankan soil remains elusive. A three-match T20 series will begin on July 10 and end on July 16. The Tigers are set to return home right after, with preparations for a Pakistan series starting soon after.

For Bangladesh, the defeat stings: a first bilateral ODI series win on Sri Lankan soil remains elusive. A three-match T20 series will begin on July 10 and end on July 16. The Tigers are set to return home right after, with preparations for a Pakistan series starting soon after.

Sri Lanka will savor momentum ahead of their tour to Zimbabwe late in August.

Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis (SL) for his match‑defining 124.
Player of the Series: Kusal Mendis (SL)