The 95-run stand between the duo ended as Nissanka came down the track, only to be caught by Shoriful at deep backwards square leg, becoming Mahedi's victim for 50 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six. SL was 108/2 in 10.3 overs. Sri Lanka entered the 120-run mark, but lost Kusal (9) and Shanaka (1) in quick succession. SL was reduced to 126/4 in 13.2 overs.