Bangladesh have bounced back in style after they lost the previous game by a slender margin. The host beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the second T20I and level the three-match series to 1-1 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka were put into bat once again by the hosts and this time, they weren't that convincing with the bat. Credit to the Bangladeshi bowlers for keeping things tight and restricting the visitors to 165/5. There was an argumentative event when Soumya's caught behind was overturned by the third umpire. The hosts had a great victory.

Bangladeshi top order did an excellent job while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was the top scorer. Shanto hit two sixes and four boundaries for his unbeaten 38-ball 53 and put together an 87-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, who remained not out on 32 off 25 balls featuring two fours and a solitary six, to take Bangladesh home comfortably as the Tigers chased down Sri Lanka's 165 with 11 balls to spare. 

The platform was, however, set by openers Litton Das and Soumya Sarker as the duo put together a rare solid start as they put on a 68-run stand to get their side off to a flying start. Liton scored a 24-ball 36 and Soumya managed a 22-ball 26 but both fell victim to Sri Lanka quick Matheesha Pathirana reducing the hosts to two down for 83 after nine overs. After that, Shanto and Hridoy played steadily to keep any potential hiccups at bay and left little room for an opening for the visitors. 

Earlier, Bangladesh restricted visiting Sri Lanka to 165/5 in the second match of the three-match T20I series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. 

After winning the toss Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto asked Sri Lanka to bat first. Pacer Taskin Ahmed picked up the wicket of Avishka Fernando (0) on the 4th ball of the second over to give the first breakthrough to Bangladesh.

Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis rebuilt the innings for the visiting side adding 66 runs for the second wicket stand. Mendis got trapped off Soumya Sarkar for 36 off 22 on the 4th ball of the ninth over.