Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed his 12th five-wicket haul in Test cricket to power Sri Lanka to a commanding innings-and-78-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, sealing the two-match series 1-0. Starting day four at a precarious 115 for six and still trailing by 97 runs, Bangladesh needed something extraordinary to survive — but Sri Lanka wasted no time in ending any hopes of resistance.Jayasuriya, who had gone wicketless in the first innings, struck with the fifth ball of the morning, removing Litton Das for 14 as he edged behind to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis. That dismissal of the last recognised batter sparked a rapid collapse, as the visitors folded quickly to hand Sri Lanka a dominant win before lunch.The comprehensive result not only secured the series but also added crucial World Test Championship points to Sri Lanka’s tally.Attention now shifts to the limited-overs leg of the tour, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.The victory in Colombo marked a stark contrast to the drawn first Test in Galle on June 21, where Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struck twin centuries. However, the visitors were unable to replicate that performance in the second match, with no batter managing a half-century in either innings.After winning the toss on a docile surface, Bangladesh squandered their early advantage, getting bowled out for 247 in their first innings. Sri Lanka responded with a commanding total of 458, establishing a hefty 211-run lead.Opener Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with a fluent 158 — his second century of the series — while Dinesh Chandimal contributed a composed 93. Their 194-run stand for the second wicket laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s dominance.
Although Bangladesh briefly clawed back with three quick wickets after taking the second new ball, Kusal Mendis steadied the innings with a counterattacking 84, ensuring the home side maintained full control.It was a thoroughly clinical display from Sri Lanka, who outclassed Bangladesh in every department to secure a resounding series win on home soil.
