Over 154. 9 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: 495/10(rr 3.21)
153.4
W
Fernando to N Rana
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.
153.3
1
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
153.2
0
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
153.1
b
Fernando to H Mahmud
Bye. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Hasan Mahmud. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.
End of over. Over 153. 1 run. Bowler: Milan Rathnayake. Bangladesh: 490/9(rr 3.20)
152.6
1
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
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.
152.5
0
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
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.
152.4
0
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
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.
152.3
0
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
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.
152.2
0
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
Dot ball. Milan Rathnayake to Hasan Mahmud. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
152.1
0
Rathnayake to H Mahmud
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.
End of over. Over 152. 5 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: 489/9(rr 3.22)
151.6
0
Fernando to N Rana
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.
151.5
0
Fernando to N Rana
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.
151.4
1
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
151.3
0
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
151.2
4
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
151.1
0
Fernando to H Mahmud
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.
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!
