Sat Jun 28 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs on the fourth day of the second Test, securing a 1-0 series victory. Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 458, led by Nissanka’s 158 and significant contributions from Chandimal and Kusal, proved too much for Bangladesh. Prabath Jayasuriya’s 5 for 56 in the second innings, along with Kusal Mendis’s wicketkeeping, sealed the win for Sri Lanka.

**News Article:**

**Sri Lanka Clinches Series Victory with Dominating Innings Win Over Bangladesh**

CHITTAGONG, SRI LANKA – Sri Lanka wrapped up the second Test against Bangladesh in dominant fashion, securing an innings and 78-run victory on the fourth morning and winning the series 1-0. The win also earned Sri Lanka crucial World Test Championship points.

Bangladesh, trailing by a massive margin, crumbled quickly on the final day, losing their remaining four wickets in just 28 minutes. Prabath Jayasuriya was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 5 for 56 in the second innings, marking his 12th five-wicket haul in Tests. Wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, who was off the field due to a sore shoulder the previous day, contributed with some crucial takes.

Sri Lanka’s commanding first innings total of 458 set the stage for the victory. Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with a magnificent 158, while Dinesh Chandimal (93) and Kusal Mendis (84) provided valuable support. Taijul Islam was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with 5 for 131.

Bangladesh struggled to cope with the Sri Lankan bowling attack, managing only 247 in their first innings, with Shadman Islam’s 46 being the top score. Dinusha and Asitha Fernando each took 3 wickets. Their second innings was even more disappointing, as they were bundled out for just 133, with only Mushfiqur Rahim (26) offering any resistance.

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