Sri Lanka close in on series win as Bangladesh collapse under spin pressure
Sri Lanka moved within touching distance of a series-clinching victory on Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo, ending the day just four wickets away from an innings win. A dominant batting performance followed by spin wizardry left Bangladesh floundering, still trailing by 96 runs with only six wickets down in their second innings.After posting a commanding 456 in their first innings—powered by Pathum Nissanka's 158 and a brisk 84 from Kusal Mendis—the hosts unleashed a relentless spin assault that broke the backbone of Bangladesh's batting lineup.advertisementSL vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 3: Highlights
Bangladesh had a short-lived revival in the morning session, thanks to Taijul Islam's double strike that removed Nissanka and Sri Lankan skipper Dhananjaya de Silva. But Sri Lanka quickly regained control. Kamindu Mendis played a handy knock before falling just before lunch, while Kusal Mendis took charge with a flurry of boundaries and intelligent strike rotation.After lunch, Kusal brought up his fifty in quick time and kept the scoreboard ticking. Tharindu Ratnayake contributed a few valuable runs at the other end—including a six to open his Test scoring—before he was dismissed trying to repeat the shot. Kusal's adventurous running brought an end to his innings on 84, run out while trying to push for a second. Despite losing wickets, Sri Lanka's tail added handy runs, taking the total to 456 and stretching the lead past 200.advertisementFaced with a daunting target, Bangladesh's openers showed early intent but failed to sustain it. Anamul Haque fell on the last ball before tea, and from there the collapse began. Jayasuriya dismissed Shadman Islam straight after the break, and Dhananjaya de Silva soon sent back Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto in quick succession.Jayasuriya returned to bowl Mushfiqur Rahim through the gate, and Tharindu Ratnayake had Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped LBW just before stumps, ending yet another session with a wicket. With only four wickets in hand and Sri Lanka's spinners in full control, Bangladesh's hopes now hang by a thread.Unless the visitors find unlikely resistance from the tail, Sri Lanka are poised to complete a 2-0 whitewash in front of a home crowd that has watched their team dominate for three consecutive days.Sri Lanka moved within touching distance of a series-clinching victory on Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo, ending the day just four wickets away from an innings win. A dominant batting performance followed by spin wizardry left Bangladesh floundering, still trailing by 96 runs with only six wickets down in their second innings.After posting a commanding 456 in their first innings—powered by Pathum Nissanka's 158 and a brisk 84 from Kusal Mendis—the hosts unleashed a relentless spin assault that broke the backbone of Bangladesh's batting lineup.advertisementBangladesh had a short-lived revival in the morning session, thanks to Taijul Islam's double strike that removed Nissanka and Sri Lankan skipper Dhananjaya de Silva. But Sri Lanka quickly regained control. Kamindu Mendis played a handy knock before falling just before lunch, while Kusal Mendis took charge with a flurry of boundaries and intelligent strike rotation.After lunch, Kusal brought up his fifty in quick time and kept the scoreboard ticking. Tharindu Ratnayake contributed a few valuable runs at the other end—including a six to open his Test scoring—before he was dismissed trying to repeat the shot. Kusal's adventurous running brought an end to his innings on 84, run out while trying to push for a second. Despite losing wickets, Sri Lanka's tail added handy runs, taking the total to 456 and stretching the lead past 200.Faced with a daunting target, Bangladesh's openers showed early intent but failed to sustain it. Anamul Haque fell on the last ball before tea, and from there the collapse began. Jayasuriya dismissed Shadman Islam straight after the break, and Dhananjaya de Silva soon sent back Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto in quick succession.advertisementJayasuriya returned to bowl Mushfiqur Rahim through the gate, and Tharindu Ratnayake had Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped LBW just before stumps, ending yet another session with a wicket. With only four wickets in hand and Sri Lanka's spinners in full control, Bangladesh's hopes now hang by a thread.Unless the visitors find unlikely resistance from the tail, Sri Lanka are poised to complete a 2-0 whitewash in front of a home crowd that has watched their team dominate for three consecutive days.- Ends
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