Sri Lanka got off to a dream start as captain Kusal Perera and Danushka Gunathilaka cruised past the 50-run mark in a mere 6.4 overs. Perara paired with Kusal Mendis for a 69-run stand, which was broken by Taskin after Kusal Mendis (22) miscued one to mid-off. Kusal Perera had reprieves yet went on to score his sixth ODI ton (120)Perera then continued his resistance and even had a reprieve when Mahmadullah dropped him on 99. He went on to score his sixth ODI ton that was studded with 11 fours and a six. Despite the loss, Bangladesh had ensured a series win by winning the first two games of the three-match ODI series.

Source: The Nation May 28, 2021 21:45 UTC