At the r premadasa stadium, Sri Lanka Put a full commanding performance to guarantee a 77 -point victory in the ODI opening of the three -game series against Bangladesh. Charith AsalankaThe Captain’s Knock laid the foundations with a superb century before the Sri Lanka spinners orchery a dramatic collapse. Bangladesh, despite a brilliant start, fell into a promising position to undergo one of the worst collapses in the history of the ODI. The hosts now lead the 1-0 series with many positive points to move forward.
The Masterclass of Charith Asalanka sets up the competitive total of Sri Lanka
Asalanka accessed on the occasion with a composed and authority of 106 out of 123 deliveries. Coming with Sri Lanka in shock at 29/3, he rebuilt the sleeves with partnerships alongside Janith Liyanage (29) and Milan Rathnayake (22), walking his sleeves with an intelligent typing rotation and a selective strike. Asalanka struck six four and four on the way to its fifth century Odi, a crucial effort that bailed out Sri Lanka.
It was also his fourth Odi Hunged at R Premadasa Stadium, putting him with elite alongside Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar And Sanath Jayasuriya For most tons on this ground. Despite the regular counters at the other end, he held firm and guided the side to 244 before falling in the final. Bangladesh quarrers, in particular Ahmed task (4/47) and My Tanzan is preserved (3/45), made regular breakthroughs, but none could dislodge Asalanka during the critical central overs. The sleeves were a perfect mixture of grain, leadership and timing, because Sri Lanka displayed a total that gave their quisors a cushion.
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Bangladesh takes place in the historic collapse while Wanundu Rasaanga and Kamindu Mendis wreaks havoc
Chasing 245, Bangladesh started aggressively with Tanzid Hasan Controlling 62 currents and helping the team at 100 inside 17 overs. At 100/2, they appeared well placed to hunt the target. However, what followed was a pure disaster, a catastrophic collapse of 7 counters for only 5 points, while visitors collapsed at 105/9 in the next four Overs.
Canaan is not (4/10) was simply unplayable, hitting variations and rebounds, while Kamindo errors (3/19) completely turned the game in favor of Sri Lanka. The range of strikers has disintegrated: Litton that and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz fell for ducks, while Towhid HridoySakib and Taskin could not resist the web spin. Only Jaaker Ali showed a fight with a 51 challenge, but at that time, the damage was caused. This collapse was the second first round of the seven counters in the history of the ODI of men, only behind ZimbabweThe infamous collapse of 2008 against the same opposition. The Bangladesh fell for 167 in 35.5 overshots, giving Sri Lanka a convincing victory. The Trio of Spin and the efforts of net commissioning allowed the game to turn spectacularly in a short period, highlighting the balance and the growing power of the hosts under the conditions of the house.
Here’s how fans reacted:
In Colombo, the Bangladesh lost 7-5 (seven counters for five points) against Sri Lanka, the second first collapse of the seven counters in the history of the male ODI. Only the shift of Zimbabwe from 124-3 to 127 in 2008, also against Sri Lanka, the batt
– Ben Gardner (@ben_wisden) July 2, 2025
First blood in Sri Lanka! 💪
Shiny display of our lions! Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 77 points and take 1-0 in advance in the ODI series! Going through the next!#Slvban #Srilanka pic.twitter.com/cwo4lsnhpl
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@officialslc) July 2, 2025
What a dramatic collapse at RPS. The Bangladesh was 100 for 1 then suddenly 105 for 8 while 7 counters fell for 5 points in the space of 26 deliveries. Will show the difference that Fielding can do. Milan Rathnayake with Run Out then Janith Liyanage with this superb socket. pic.twitter.com/d1bwhhqvst
– Rex Clementine (@rexclémat) July 2, 2025
This is a ridiculous and hilarious performance of the Bangladesh… .7 Backs in just 5 points… in an ODI match is just comedy 🤣😀#Slvban #Odi
– Ayan Khanra (@ shell93842862) July 2, 2025
Sri Lanka won the 1st ODI by 77 points. Magnificent Knock C asalanka 106 (123)[Player of the Match]. What a fate w hazaranga 4/10 and Kamindu Mendis 3/19. Superb Knock Kusal Mendis 45 (43). #Slvban @ Wanundu49 @ Kusalmendis13
– Jaayshaan (Vaidhayajayashankar) (@jaayshaan) July 2, 2025
Fall free!
Bangladesh 100-1
Bangladesh 105-8
Latest strikers: 23 0 62 1 0 1 0 #Slvban
– Nikhil 🏏 (@CRICCRAZYNIKS) July 2, 2025
Unprecedented, Bangladesh has just collapsed from 100-1 to 105-8 against SL
– Udit (@udit_buch) July 2, 2025
Bangladesh are shocking when they take a good start, they always collapse
-⭐⭐⭐Like-a-Virgil⭐⭐⭐ (@ like_a_virgil_4) July 2, 2025
What collapse of the bangladesh shot unit from 100-1 to 105-8😵, it is impossible to fight against the srulankan spitters in their land, to take a Kamundis and Hasranga arc. #Srilanavbangladesh #Cricketnews pic.twitter.com/d4tffefpmw
– Singh Saab 🇮🇳 (@ blogs_mr51712) July 2, 2025
Wanundu Masseranga joins Elite Club – 100 ODI counters in just 64 games! 🎯🔥
The Sri Lankan star continues to go up! Rasaanga became the fastest second Sri Lankan to do. 👏
A real match winner with the ball, the impact of Rasaanga in white ball cricket continues to grow with … pic.twitter.com/tq0kq2v9xk
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) July 2, 2025
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