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26-06-2025
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Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 83 without loss at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test after dismissing Bangladesh for 247 early in the morning session. Pathum Nissanka (42) and Lahiru Udara (40) combined to get Sri Lanka into a strong position at the first interval Thursday. Advertisement Bangladesh resumed the day at 220-8 and lost the two remaining wickets after adding 27 more runs. Opening batter Shadman Islam's 46 was the highest score for the tourists, while four others made good starts and scored in the 30s but failed to press on. Rookie left-arm spin bowler Sonal Dinusha had the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 3-22, while fast bowler Asitha Fernando returned 3-51. The first test of the two-match series ended in a draw last week at Galle. ___ AP cricket: The Associated Press
Washington Post
26-06-2025
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Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka reached 83 without loss at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test after dismissing Bangladesh for 247 early in the morning session. Pathum Nissanka (42) and Lahiru Udara (40) combined to get Sri Lanka into a strong position at the first interval Thursday.
Associated Press
26-06-2025
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Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 83 without loss at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test after dismissing Bangladesh for 247 early in the morning session. Pathum Nissanka (42) and Lahiru Udara (40) combined to get Sri Lanka into a strong position at the first interval Thursday. Bangladesh resumed the day at 220-8 and lost the two remaining wickets after adding 27 more runs. Opening batter Shadman Islam's 46 was the highest score for the tourists, while four others made good starts and scored in the 30s but failed to press on. Rookie left-arm spin bowler Sonal Dinusha had the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 3-22, while fast bowler Asitha Fernando returned 3-51. The first test of the two-match series ended in a draw last week at Galle. ___ AP cricket:
News18
21-06-2025
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Man With Snakes And Monkey Steals The Show In Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Test
Last Updated: The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a draw after rain but a man with snakes and a monkey was seen in the stands. The first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh witnessed incredible scenes as a man was spotted at the Galle International Stadium with snakes and a monkey. The cameras caught a man with two cobras as a monkey watched on during play in Galle. As for the match itself, the captains decided to shake hands and settle for a draw. The Sri Lankan openers demonstrated their intent to play aggressively rather than settle for a draw. Lahiru Udara delivered a few aggressive shots, but Taijul Islam managed to dismiss him with a well-bowled delivery. Pathum Nissanka, fresh off an impressive century, lost his wicket in the very first over bowled by Nayeem Hasan. It has been an eventful period of play for Bangladesh. First, the skipper scored a twin century, putting Bangladesh in a commanding position before declaring the innings due to time constraints caused by rain, which had interrupted play for nearly two hours on Day 5. Bangladesh, having won only seven of its 66 away tests, held the advantage at the end of Day 4 by reaching 177-3 in their second innings, leading by 187 runs. After the resumption, Najmul Hossain Shanto took on the Sri Lankan bowlers, scored a splendid century, and declared the innings just in time to allow the Bangladeshi bowlers a brief opportunity to trouble the Sri Lankan openers, which they successfully did. Bangladesh managed to take four wickets, but Sri Lanka held on for the draw. (With inputs from Agencies)
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19-06-2025
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Sri Lanka's Nissanka leads composed response to Bangladesh's 495 in 1st cricket test
Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara plays a shot during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Taijul Islam bowls a delivery during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Taijul Islam, second left, celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara, right, and Pathum Nissanka bump fists after scoring runs during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka plays a shot during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka plays a shot during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara plays a shot during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Taijul Islam bowls a delivery during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Taijul Islam, second left, celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara, right, and Pathum Nissanka bump fists after scoring runs during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka plays a shot during day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 100 for one at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test in a composed response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 495. Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a display of silken strokeplay, peppering the off-side with a series of elegant drives. Advertisement There was a moment of drama when, on 36, he offered a chance but Mominul Haque dropped a sharp attempted catch at short leg off Nayeem Hasan's first over. At the interval, Nissanka remained unbeaten on 46 and was joined by Dinesh Chandimal, who was unbeaten on 22 and anchoring the innings with his usual composure. The only Sri Lanka wicket to fall in Thursday's morning session was Lahiru Udara for 29. The 31-year-old righthander had shown early promise but fell to a soft dismissal – a leading edge ballooning back to left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. It was a tame end to what had promised to be a bright beginning in the test format. Advertisement Bangladesh's seamers, in particular Nahid Rana, bowled with fire. The 22-year-old paceman beat the bat repeatedly without reward in a spell that contained good pace, discipline and a bit of zip off the surface. Earlier in the morning session, it took Sri Lanka just 16 deliveries to finish off the Bangladesh innings. From a position of strength at 458 for four late on Day 2, the tourists unravelled and eventually lost their last six wickets for 37 runs. Asitha Fernando, bustling in with purpose and precision, was the spearhead of the Sri Lanka revival, claiming four wickets with admirable rhythm. He was ably supported by Milan Rathnayake, whose pace and clever variations earned him three wickets. On debut, Tharindu Rathnayake, bowling with composure that belied his inexperience, chipped in with three crucial wickets. Advertisement For the better part of two days, it was almost one-way with Mushfiqur Rahim playing with poise in compiling a masterful 163 — an innings built on judgment, timing and grit. His 264-run partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who posted 148, was the cornerstone of Bangladesh's early dominance. ___ AP cricket:
