DHAKA, July 14, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh batter Shamim Patwari stayed upbeat to win the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, stating that their comprehensive victory in the second gave them a much-needed boost.

The visiting side lost the first game by seven wickets but made a strong comeback in the second game, having thrashed Sri Lanka by 83 runs, a victory that was their largest against any Test playing nation in T20 format.

While captain Liton Das was instrumental in the victory with a scintillating 50 ball-76, Shamim gave the late impetus with whirlwind 26 ball-48 that helped the side post a challenging 177-7. Sri Lanka, in reply, were wrapped up for 94 in 15.2 overs.

"First of all, we won the match, and that is the most pleasing thing. Now the series is level at 1-1, so this win was important for us,"Patwari told reporters at Dambulla after the game yesterday night. "Now we have the chance to win the series, and hopefully, if we play well, we will win it."

Bangladesh made a disastrous start in the second game, having slumped to 7-2 in second over. Liton and Towhid Hridoy shared 69 runs to put the side on track but Bangladesh's innings got the pace when Shamim joined Liton after Sri Lanka got back to the match, removing Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in quick succession.

Shamim and Liton added 77 runs off just 51 balls that eventually took the game out of Sri Lanka's reach. 

"Liton batted really well. It was a turning point because you need a good start early on, and because of that innings, we were able to finish strongly later," Patwari said. 

He added that the partnership between Liton and Hridoy was crucial, albeit slow to some extent, to set the things alight.

"Sometimes, you have to slow things down a little," he said. "At that point, we needed a good partnership because we had strong batters to come later in the innings, and we can always catch up if we have wickets in hand."
Patwari, however, said he was happy with his batting position. 
"I am not worried about my batting position. The spot I am batting in right now, I feel very confident there," he pointed out. 

"Whenever I go out to bat, my plan is to stay positive. Someone has to take risks, and I want to take that responsibility for the team."