Bangladesh level Twenty20 series with thumping win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, cruising to an 83-run win in the second encounter at Dambulla on Sunday.

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After being outclassed in the opening game at Pallekele, the visitors rang in three changes and produced a performance that ticked all the boxes.

Asked to bat first, they posted a competitive 177 before rolling over the hosts for a paltry 94 — Sri Lanka's lowest T20I total against Bangladesh and their heaviest defeat to the Tigers in the format.

It was also the lowest T20I total ever recorded by Sri Lanka at home.

The hosts, chasing what seemed a gettable target on a decent surface, never got out of the blocks.

Chasing 178, Sri Lanka’s top order failed to fire — unlike in Kandy — and an excellent Bangladesh effort with the ball and in the field ensured the Sri Lanka middle and lower order were not able to bail them out either.

The innings unravelled in a flash, lasting just 15.2 overs as wickets tumbled like a house of cards.