Dhaka, July 13 -- Captain Litton Das led from the front with a 76 as Bangladesh posted 177 for 7 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Dambulla on Sunday night.

Bangladesh lost the series opener, meaning a defeat in this match will end their hope to win the series. But a win will make the last match a final for both teams.

Bangladesh lost the toss and were sent to bat first. They suffered an early collapse, losing Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan within the first two overs for just 7 runs.

However, Litton and Towhid Hridoy rebuilt the innings with a 69-run partnership, steadying the innings after the early jolt.

Litton was in fine touch, hitting five sixes in his 50-ball knock, maintaining a strike rate of 152....