In a domestic or die situation, Suranga Lakmal led Sri Lankan bowlers on a confidence-boosting rampage to skittle out Bangladesh for 82 on Thursday and guide his side into the final of the tri series.
Openers Upul Tharanga (39) and Danushka Gunathilaka (35) sped to the target 83 in just 11.5 overs to seal the win for the islanders.
“This is what we’re capable of,” said Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal as he celebrated the emphatic 10-wicket win that left Zimbabwe in third place in the series and ensured Sri Lanka another match against Bangladesh in Saturday’s final.
Sri Lanka had to win to remain in the competition and, coming out of their worst year in international cricket, completed the task in style.
“We wanted to attack them,” said the captain. “We can control when we’re fielding. Especially Suranga bowled really well at the start. Upul and Danushka finished it really well” he further added.
