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United News of India
11 hours ago
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- United News of India
Nissanka's unbeaten 146 puts Sri Lanka in command
Colombo, June 26 (UNI) Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh at the SSC Ground today, ending Day 2 at 290 for 2 in reply to the visitors' 247, with a 43-run lead and eight wickets still intact. Pathum Nissanka stood tall with an unbeaten 146, while Dinesh Chandimal missed a century by seven runs, falling late in the final session after a dominant 194-run second-wicket stand. After resuming the day with Bangladesh at 237 for 8, the Sri Lankan seamers polished off the innings in under an hour. Sonal Dinusha and Asitha Fernando shared six wickets between them, with figures of 3-22 and 3-51 respectively, denying the visitors any meaningful tail-end resistance. Only Taijul Islam (33 off 60) offered brief resistance before he too perished. In reply, Sri Lanka batted with intent and fluency, putting Bangladesh under pressure from the outset. An 88-run opening stand between Nissanka and Lahiru Udara (40) set the tone, before Udara was trapped lbw by Nayeem Hasan shortly after lunch. What followed was a masterclass in patient acceleration, as Nissanka and Chandimal blunted the bowling during quiet passages and pounced on any error. The pair added 194 runs for the second wicket, with Chandimal eventually falling for 93, attempting a reverse sweep off Nayeem, who otherwise had a rough day, returning 1 for 45 in 14 overs. Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, offered brief spells of control, especially post-lunch and early in the final session. But their efforts were undone by inconsistent seam bowling from Ebadot Hossain and Nahid Rana, who conceded 87 runs between them in 19 overs. Nissanka, who earlier punched his first ball for four off the back foot, displayed the full range of his skills — from tight defensive technique to attacking flair — en route to his fourth Test century. He took several blows to the helmet in a short-ball barrage after tea, but held firm, growing in confidence as the day wore on. At stumps, Prabath Jayasuriya, in as nightwatchman, was accompanying Nissanka at the crease after surviving a tense lbw review. The hosts will begin Day 3 with the advantage, eyeing a substantial first-innings lead to bat Bangladesh out of the contest. Brief Scores: Bangladesh 247 (Shadman 46, Mushfiqur 35, Dinusha 3-22, Asitha 3-51) Sri Lanka 290/2 in 85 overs (Nissanka 146*, Chandimal 93, Nayeem 1-45) Sri Lanka lead by 43 runs at stumps on Day 2 UNI BDN SSP
Qatar Tribune
13 hours ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Nissanka 146*, Chandimal 93 put Sri Lanka in command at Colombo
Agencies On a surface that Bangladesh's batters had laboured on a day earlier, Sri Lanka's batters made hay, as a 194-run second-wicket stand between Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal took the hosts to a 43-run lead at stumps on day two, reports At the close, nightwatcher Prabath Jayasuriya was in the middle to keep Nissanka - unbeaten on 146 - company, as light began to fade quickly. Jayasuriya had survived a few nervy moments, including a lbw review late, but Sri Lanka went home the happier of the two sides. Related Chandimal fell 93 late in the final session, agonisingly short of a 17th Test hundred, attempting a reverse sweep, giving Bangladesh some consolation. The only other wicket had been Lahiru Udara, who had made a meaningful 40 during an 88-run opening stand before being trapped lbw shortly after lunch. In-between those two wickets though, Nissanka was the headline act of another day of Sri Lankan dominance. His was an innings that showed all aspects of the man, from the stoicism which brought him a gritty Test ton on debut, to the belligerence that made him Sri Lanka's first ever ODI double centurion. With Bangladesh's final two wickets picked up inside the first hour of play in the morning session, Sri Lanka would have been wary of not succumbing to the same pitfalls that befell the Bangladesh batters, particularly on a wicket that was turning out to not be as batter-friendly as first assumed. But from the very first delivery he faced, an insouciant back foot punch through the covers for four, Nissanka set the tone - and showed that he, and the rest of the Lankan batters, would not be afraid to pounce on any errors. As it turned out there were a fair few of those in the first 10 overs of the Lankan innings, as Sri Lanka racked up nine boundaries in the opening salvo. Their run rate during that time a staggering 5.5. But over the next 11 overs - up until the end of the session - Sri Lanka scored just 28 runs, as Bangladesh led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam reeled things back. And so the innings would ebb and flow in a similar vein, as Sri Lanka gave due respect to the bowlers for their stints of disciplined bowling, but jolted into action when anything loose was on offer. ScorescColor:> Sri Lanka 290 for 2 (Nissanka 146*, Chandimal 93, Nayeem 1-45) Bangladesh 247 (Shadman 46, Mushfiqur 35, Dinusha 3-22, Asitha 3-51).
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Pathum Nissanka enters 'best all-format opener' debate after back-to-back Test tons, fans claim rivalry with Ben Duckett
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka continued his sublime form with the bat and scored a magnificent century against Bangladesh in the second Test. The elegant right-hander has kicked off the new World Test Championship cycle in sensational fashion, notching up consecutive centuries to surge ahead of his peers in the run-scoring charts. The 27-year-old scored 187 runs in the opening Test in Galle and continued his imperious form to Colombo with an unbeaten 146 at stumps on Day 2. Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 off 238 balls on Day 2 of second Test against Bangladesh.(AFP) It marked his fourth Test century, as the 27-year-old continues to capitalise on his rich vein of form, making the most of the second opportunity he's been given in the Test set-up. Nissanka looked flawless on Day 2, scoring an unbeaten 146 off 238 balls laced with 18 fours, following his career-best 187 in the drawn first test at Galle last week. He shaded a 194-run stand for the second with Dinesh Chandimal to put Bangladesh bowlers on the backfoot as Sri Lanka took complete control over the game. Bangladesh, growing increasingly frustrated by their failure to take a wicket, shifted to negative bowling lines and defensive field placements. However, Chandimal and Nissanka responded brilliantly, unleashing a series of reverse sweeps to put the pressure right back on the bowlers. Nissanka brought up his fourth Test century in style, punching a backfoot-driven boundary off Rana shortly after the tea break. The milestone also marked his 11th score of fifty or more in just his 18th Test appearance. Also Read | Jofra Archer returns to Test team after 4 years as England arm up with lethal weapon for Edgbaston clash vs India The fans on X hyped Nissanka and included him in the debate for the best all-format opener at the moment alongside Ben Duckett, who recently slammed 149 against India in Leeds. Also Read | KL Rahul's commitment to choosing 'country over his child' gets exuberant praise: 'He said, I want to go England early' Chandimal was seven runs from a century, 93 off 153 balls, when he tried to reverse sweep Nayeem Hasan and gloved an easy catch to wicketkeeper Litton Das in fading light. Chandimal was dismissed in the 90s for the first time. Nissanka brought up his fourth Test century in style, punching a backfoot-driven boundary off Rana shortly after the tea break. The milestone also marked his 11th score of fifty or more in just his 18th Test appearance. At stumps, Sri Lanka were 290/2 with a handy 46-run lead putting Bangladesh in serious trouble. Earlier, debutant Sonal Dinusha took 3-22 as Sri Lanka bowled out the visitors for 247. Bangladesh resumed the day on 220-8 and lasted 8.3 overs with overnight batsman Taijul the last man out for 33, caught off Dinusha's left-arm spin.
Daily Tribune
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
AFP | Galle Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle yesterday. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets apiece. Sri Lanka, who won the toss and opted to bat, had looked to be in control at 93-1 -- putting behind them the loss of the first Test by an innings and 242 runs last week. But Dimuth Karunaratne -- in his 100th and final Test -- was slow to bring his bat down, dragging a ball from Lyon on to his stumps for 36 and handing Australia a crucial breakthrough. The hosts soon nosedived to 127-5 during a chaotic hour that left Sri Lanka reeling. Amidst the ruins, Dinesh Chandimal stood tall. Sri Lanka's standout performer in the first Test amid the wreckage, Chandimal waged a lone battle with a defiant, backto-the-wall 74, peppered with six boundaries and a towering six. Just as he looked set to take Sri Lanka to safer shores, Alex Carey produced a moment of brilliance -- stumping Chandimal off left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann to send alarm bells ringing. Australia spin bowling coach Daniel Vettori paid tribute to Chandimal, who he said played 'exceptionally well', but said that Sri Lanka had been 'a lot more aggressive in the first Test'. The only remaining recognized batter, Kusal Mendis, found a willing ally in off-spinner Ramesh Mendis. Recalled to the side for this crucial clash, Ramesh played the perfect supporting act, adding a vital 65-run stand for the seventh wicket with his namesake. The Australians t h re w everything at them, but the duo held firm, negotiating the sharp turn and extra bounce with aplomb.
Al Arabiya
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229–9 by stumps on day one, Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game, but their hopes of a big first-innings total after winning the toss did not materialize. Australia bowled with discipline, sticking to its plans and backing it up with excellent fielding despite extreme heat and humidity. Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka early, but a 70-run stand for the second wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Chandimal steadied the innings. Spinner Nathan Lyon broke through when Karunaratne was late in bringing his bat down and was bowled off an inside edge. Sri Lanka slumped to 127–5 as the lower middle order struggled against disciplined bowling. Their approach was so careless that even part-time spinner Travis Head found himself among the wickets in his first over. Kamindu Mendis, attempting to cut a delivery too close to his body, was caught at slip by Steve Smith. Chandimal was rarely troubled during his fighting 74, which included six boundaries and a six. However, Matthew Kuhnemann drew the in-form batter out of his crease, and Alex Carey's quick glovework stumped him in a flash. With the key threat dismissed, Australia looked to wrap things up quickly, but Kusal Mendis resisted with an unbeaten 59. A 65-run stand for the seventh wicket between Kusal and Ramesh Mendis prolonged Sri Lanka's innings, leaving Australia running out of ideas. At that point, Smith opted for the second new ball, and Mitchell Starc soon had Ramesh caught behind to end the stubborn resistance. He made 28. Starc removed Prabath Jayasuriya the very next ball, edging to the slips. Nishan Peiris survived the hat-trick ball but was soon cleaned up by Kuhnemann. Starc finished with three wickets, as did Lyon, putting Australia on course for a 2–0 series win. Before play, Karunaratne was given a guard of honor by Australia as he walked out to bat. He became the seventh Sri Lankan to feature in 100 test matches. The former captain has announced he will retire after this test.
