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Sri Lanka on brink of series victory

Sri Lanka on brink of series victory

Colombo, June 27 (UN) Sri Lanka are on the brink of wrapping up a comprehensive victory in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club as they left Bangladesh reeling at 115/6 in their second innings, still trailing by 96 runs.
The hosts appear set to seal the two-match series.
A dominant batting display, led by Pathum Nissanka’s majestic 158 and a rapid-fire 84 from Kusal Mendis, powered Sri Lanka to a commanding 456.

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