154
Over 154. 9 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: 495/10(rr 3.21)
153.4Fernando to N RanaW
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Asitha Fernando to Nahid Rana. Short, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Gloved, caught by Mendis. Bangladesh have posted a mammoth total in their first innings. Despite an early wobble, the 264-run partnership between Shanto and Rahim turned the tide brilliantly. Litton Das also made a significant impact with a well-crafted 90. Now it's over to Sri Lanka, who will be aiming for a solid and composed start to their second innings. All set for another enthralling chapter in this Test.
153.3Fernando to H Mahmud1
One run. Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Igalagamage.
153.2Fernando to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
153.1Fernando to H Mahmudb
Bye. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.
153
End of over. Over 153. 1 run. Bowler: Milan Rathnayake. Bangladesh: 490/9(rr 3.20)
152.6Rathnayake to H Mahmud1
One run. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ratnayake.
152.5Rathnayake to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
152.4Rathnayake to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
152.3Rathnayake to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
152.2Rathnayake to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
152.1Rathnayake to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Fernando.
152
End of over. Over 152. 5 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: 489/9(rr 3.22)
151.6Fernando to N Rana0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Nahid Rana. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
151.5Fernando to N Rana0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Nahid Rana. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to gully for no runs, fielded by Igalagamage.
151.4Fernando to H Mahmud1
One run. Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
151.3Fernando to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
151.2Fernando to H Mahmud4
Four runs. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
151.1Fernando to H Mahmud0
Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Silva.
151
Welcome back to Day 3 of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh! Sri Lanka will be eager to wrap up the final wicket quickly, especially with Bangladesh inching toward the 500-run mark, a milestone that could hand the visitors a crucial psychological edge. All set for another gripping session of Test cricket!
150.6Rathnayake to N Rana0
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Nahid Rana. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis. That will be Stumps on Day 2, and Sri Lanka has mounted an impressive fightback following the rain interruption! Bangladesh's innings took a turn after the dismissal of Mushfiqur Rahim, as wickets began to tumble rapidly. With just one wicket remaining, Sri Lanka will aim to wrap things up swiftly tomorrow morning and shift the pressure onto Bangladesh. Don't miss the action as we return for an exciting Day 3.