Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Score, 1st T20I of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025

SIX! Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Charith Asalanka seals the win with a 6 as Sri Lanka take the lead in the three-match series. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis provided a blazing start to the chase, adding 78 inside five overs, leaving Bangladesh on the back foot from the outset. The visitors never quite recovered, as Mendis played the anchor role in the rest of the innings to ensure there was no way back for the Bangladesh bowlers, and victory was secured with an over to spare. Bangladesh will need to regroup, reflect, if they are to keep the series alive. Kusal Mendis is the Player of the Match for his fantastic batting performance.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Emon.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Saifuddin.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Das.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Charith Asalanka. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Das.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run.

Mohammad Saifuddin to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Sakib.

Mohammad Saifuddin to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hossain.

Mohammad Saifuddin to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

Mohammad Saifuddin to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sheikh.

OUT! Caught. Mohammad Saifuddin to Kusal Mendis. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Patwary. What a catch!

Mohammad Saifuddin to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Das.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Emon.

FOUR! Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Great shot!

Rishad Hossain to Avishka Fernando. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sheikh.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Miraz.

Rishad Hossain to Avishka Fernando. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sheikh.

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Sakib.

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Saifuddin.

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Emon.

Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, run save by Sakib.

FOUR! Taskin Ahmed to Kusal Mendis. Slower ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Taskin Ahmed to Avishka Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Hossain, fielded by Miraz.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sakib.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Saifuddin.

Rishad Hossain to Avishka Fernando. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Emon.

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Miraz.

Rishad Hossain to Avishka Fernando. Leg spinner half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Miraz.

Rishad Hossain to Avishka Fernando. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.