Batting first, Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 runs, setting a competitive target for the hosts. Parvez Hossain Emon led the charge with an impressive 67 off 69 deliveries, marking his maiden ODI half-century. Towhid Hridoy also made a solid contribution, scoring 51 runs from 69 balls.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers put on a disciplined performance, with pacer Asitha Fernando standing out by claiming 4 wickets for just 35 runs in his 9 overs. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga also played a key role, picking up 3 wickets for 60 runs in 9.5 overs.
Sri Lanka now requires 249 runs to secure victory and potentially take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
