Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

After reaching 110 for 2 by the 20th over, Bangladesh looked well set for a total above 275. However, disciplined spells from Sri Lanka’s spinners and death-over bowlers triggered a middle-order collapse, ending the innings at 45.5 overs.

Sri Lanka now need 249 runs to win and keep the series alive on a pitch that has offered help to both batters and bowlers.

The Squads:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama.

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon.

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