Sri Lanka secured a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh in the second Test match held in Colombo, winning by an innings and 78 runs to clinch the two-match series 1-0. The match was highlighted by opener Pathum Nissanka's outstanding batting performance, scoring 158 runs, including his fourth Test century and second successive hundred in the series, which helped Sri Lanka build a commanding total of 290-2 after bowling Bangladesh out for 247. Sri Lanka's bowlers also played a crucial role in restricting Bangladesh and setting up the win. Following the Test series, the teams competed in a three-match ODI series. Bangladesh achieved a historic first-ever ODI win on Sri Lankan soil in the second ODI at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, winning by 16 runs to level the series 1-1. This victory was propelled by Tanvir Islam's maiden five-wicket haul and a resilient team performance despite some fielding lapses. The series decider took place at Pallekele, where Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Kusal Mendis delivered a standout performance with a century—the sixth ODI hundred of his career—helping Sri Lanka set a target of 286 runs. Despite a determined effort from Bangladesh, including a gritty fifty from Towhid Hridoy, Sri Lanka sealed the ODI series 2-1 with a clinical win. Kusal Mendis was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his consistent batting and wicketkeeping contributions throughout the series. Bangladesh continues to seek its first bilateral ODI series win in Sri Lanka.
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