Nissanka spearheading Sri Lanka comeback in inaugural Bangladesh Test match
Casual Take:
Pathum Nissanka's stellar performance saved the day for the host team, Sri Lanka, in their first Test at Galle against Bangladesh. With a career-best 187, Nissanka propelled Sri Lanka to 368-4 at the end of day three, trailing Bangladesh's total by just 127 runs.
Starting the day reeling at 80-2, Nissanka stood tall and forged key partnerships before getting dismissed by Hasan Mahmud late in the day. Despite the setback, Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva will resume their innings on day four, hoping to secure Sri Lanka's lead.
On the attacking front, Bangladesh were cruising at 458-4 in their first innings before a collapse toward the end of day two. Precise bowling from Asitha Fernando and a stellar catch from Kusal Mendis wrapped up Bangladesh's innings at 495 all out.
The highlights of Bangladesh's innings were Najmul Hossain Shanto's 148 and Mushfiqur Rahim's 163. Unfortunately for Litton Das, he missed out on a century by just 10 runs. The Sri Lankan bowlers capitalized on a decline in form from the Bangladeshi batters, who lost five wickets for 26 runs in the final hour of day two.
The Galle wicket continues to favor the batters, making the fourth day a pivotal moment in the test. Don't miss the action as Sri Lanka looks to take the lead and turn the tide in their favor!
[1] - Sri Lanka closed their first innings on 368-4, with Kamindu Mendis contributing 37 runs and Dhananjaya de Silva 17.
[4] - Pathum Nissanka's innings consisted of 23 fours and a six, spanning 256 balls.
[1] - On day four, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva are poised to swing the momentum in Sri Lanka's favor, as they look to take advantageous positions in their innings, aiming to secure a sports advantage against Bangladesh.
[4] - In the early stages of their innings, Pathum Nissanka demonstrated exceptional positioning and striking abilities, amassing a total of 187 runs with 23 fours and a six, showcasing his prowess in sports.
