Mahedi Hasan's Spectacular 4-Wicket Haul Leads Bangladesh to Historic T20I Series Win over Sri Lanka

In a thrilling climax to the T20I series at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Bangladesh spinner Mahedi Hasan delivered a game-changing performance, taking a devastating four wickets for just 11 runs in his quota of overs. This masterclass with the ball, combined with an explosive unbeaten 73 from Tanzid Hasan Tamim, propelled Bangladesh to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on July 16, 2025.

The win secured Bangladesh's first-ever T20I series victory against Sri Lanka, following setbacks in the earlier Test and ODI series, marking a historic milestone for the team.

Bangladesh captain Litton Das highlighted the strategic foresight that went into selecting Mahedi Hasan for this particular venue. "I had planned that he would be the first name in the lineup at this venue," Das said, emphasizing how Mahedi's bowling skills fit perfectly with the bowling-friendly conditions at Colombo. He also made it clear that this inclusion was tactical, not reflecting any shortcomings of other bowlers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

In the match, Mahedi Hasan took early wickets, including Kusal Perera for a golden duck, and dismantled Sri Lanka's batting lineup by knocking out key players such as Dinesh Chandimal and captain Chairth Asalanka. Sri Lanka was reeling at 66 for 5 inside 12 overs, and Mahedi’s economical bowling figures of 4/11 became the best bowling performance by a Bangladeshi against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals, surpassing a previous record set by Mustafizur Rahman in 2017.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim complemented Mahedi's bowling heroics with a powerful batting display, smashing six sixes en route to his unbeaten 73, which sealed the victory with ease.

The historic series win has sparked widespread celebrations among Bangladeshi cricket fans, further fueled by the narrative that Bangladesh tends to bounce back strongly after defeats in this rivalry. The team's combination of strategic planning, individual brilliance, and resilience has finally paid off in this landmark series triumph.