Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI 2025 – Match Highlights

Date: July 2, 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result: Sri Lanka won by 77 runs

Sri Lanka Innings: 244 all out (49.2 overs)

• Charith Asalanka: 106 (123 balls) – Anchored the innings with a superb century, named Player of the Match.
• Kusal Mendis: 45 (43 balls)
• Taskin Ahmed: 4/47 (10 overs) – Led Bangladesh’s bowling attack.
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 3/46 (9.2 overs)

Sri Lanka recovered from early trouble thanks to Asalanka’s calm and composed hundred, but lost wickets in the death overs, being bowled out before completing their 50 overs.

Bangladesh Innings: 167 all out (35.5 overs)

• Tanzid Hasan: 62 (61 balls) – Gave Bangladesh a strong start at the top.
• Jaker Ali: 51 (64 balls) – Fought a lone battle in the middle order.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: 4/10 (7.5 overs) – Triggered a dramatic collapse with his leg-spin.
• Kamindu Mendis: 3/19 (5 overs)

Bangladesh were cruising at 100/1 but suffered a stunning collapse, losing 7 wickets for just 5 runs (from 100/1 to 105/8), mostly to Sri Lanka’s spinners. The run out of Najmul Hossain Shanto (23) sparked the collapse, after which Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis ran through the middle and lower order. Bangladesh were bowled out for 167, losing by 77 runs.

Key Moments

• Charith Asalanka’s century rescued Sri Lanka from a tricky position and set a competitive total.
• Bangladesh’s collapse: From 100/1 to 105/8, with spin accounting for most wickets.
• Hasaranga’s spell: 4/10, including the final wicket, sealed the win for Sri Lanka.

Player of the Match

• Charith Asalanka for his match-winning 106.

Series Situation

• Sri Lanka lead the 3-match ODI series 1-0.
• The 2nd ODI will be played at the same venue on July 5, 2025.

Summary Table

Sri Lanka’s spinners and Asalanka’s century proved decisive as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the ODI series.