Bangladesh sealed a historic maiden T20I series win over Sri Lanka with a commanding 8-wicket victory in the third and final match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on July 16. Chasing 133, the Tigers cruised to the target with 21 balls to spare, thanks to a stunning spell of bowling by Mahedi Hasan and an explosive innings from Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Mahedi’s four-wicket burst up front dismantled Sri Lanka’s top order, setting the tone for a comfortable chase. Tanzid then dazzled with the bat, hitting a quickfire 73 not out that took the game away from the hosts. This result not only handed Bangladesh a 2-1 series win but also marked their first-ever T20I series triumph on Sri Lankan soil.

Mahedi Hasan’s magical 4/11 for Bangladesh wrecks Sri Lanka’s top order

Mahedi was the undisputed star with the ball, delivering one of the finest spells in Bangladesh’s T20I history. Introduced in the powerplay, Mahedi immediately found rhythm, removing Kusal Perera for a duck before trapping Dinesh Chandimal and clean bowling Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka. His final strike, the well-set Pathum nissanka for 46, truly broke the hosts’ backbone. Finishing with outstanding figures of 4/11 in his four overs, Mahedi’s spell was a masterclass in control, variation, and intelligent bowling. He extracted grip from the surface and never allowed the batters to settle. His performance not only secured a win but also saw him become the top wicket-taker of the series and the fifth Bangladeshi to reach 50 T20I wickets. Without question, this was the spell that turned the match decisively in Bangladesh’s favour.

Tanzid Hasan blazes to unbeaten 73 and seals emphatic chase in Colombo T20I

In reply to 132, Bangladesh lost EMON HOSSAIN COO to the first ball, but Tanzid Hasan ensured there were no further hiccups. Combining composure with aggression, the left-hander dominated the Sri Lankan bowlers, smashing one four and 6 sixes en route to a blazing 73 not out off 47 balls. He added a vital 74-run stand with skipper Litton that (32 off 26) to stabilize the innings before closing out the chase alongside Towhid Hridoy (27 not out). Tanzid’s calculated aggression and ability to capitalize on loose deliveries stood out, as he punished spin and pace alike. His fifty came off just 27 balls, setting the tone for a one-sided finish. With this match-winning knock, Tanzid not only guided Bangladesh to a memorable win but also signaled his arrival as a reliable force at the top of the order.

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