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France 24
27-06-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Sri Lanka spinners leave Bangladesh on verge of crushing defeat
By close of play on the third day at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, the visitors had slumped to 115-6 in their second innings, still 96 runs away from making Sri Lanka bat again. Bangladesh started their second innings with a daunting deficit of 211 after Kusal Mendis's forthright 84 had taken the Sri Lanka first innings to 458 all out earlier in the day. All seven batters so far in the Bangladesh second innings made it into double figures but only Mushfiqur Rahim made it beyond 20, making 26 before being beaten all ends up by Jayasuriya. With only four wickets in hand, it will be a tough ask of the Bangladesh lower order to see off the Sri Lanka spinners, who have been gaining plenty of turn, from wrapping up the Test and the two-match series. The first Test ended in a draw. Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis said that the "wicket is spinning now from both ends and its not easy for the batters". "We will look to wrap this up quickly," he said after the day's play. Earlier, leading from the front, skipper De Silva dealt twin blows with his off-spin in the evening session on Friday. He had Mominul Haque (15) caught at first slip before trapping his opposite number Najmul Hossain Shanto (19) leg before. Left-arm spinner Jayasuriya, under pressure to keep his spot after a lean patch, also responded in style with a probing spell. He struck with the new ball, removing Shadman Islam (12) caught behind, and then bowled Mushfiqur. The early part of the day belonged to Kusal Mendis who hammered a rapid 84 off 87 balls, with eight fours and two sixes, when it looked as though the Sri Lanka first innings was faltering. -'Help my team'- Replying to Bangladesh's first innings of 247, Sri Lanka resumed on a strong overnight platform of 290-2 but lost four wickets in the morning session, three of them to the second new ball. First to go was overnight century-maker Pathum Nissanka who added 12 before chipping left-arm spinner Taijul Islam to short cover. It was a soft end for the in-form opener whose 158 came after career-best 187 in the first Test in Galle. But Kusal Mendis dug in his heels steering Sri Lanka past the 450-run mark before running himself out, ninth wicket down, going for an unlikely second run. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings four balls later to finish with 5-131, his 17th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Islam said that bowling with the new ball "when there is nothing much on the wicket" is an "advantage". "There was a bit of zip this morning when the second new ball was available," he said after play. "I know that I need ten more wickets to overtake Shakib Al Hasan as the leading wicket taker for Bangladesh" in Tests, Islam added. "But I am not overly bothered about it. It will come when it comes. What I am concentrating on is to bowl well and help my team do well". Brief scores: Bangladesh: 247 (Shadman Islam 46, Mushfiqur Rahim 35; Sonal Dinusha 3-22, Asitha Fernando 3-51) Sri Lanka: 458 (Pathum Nissanka 158, Dinesh Chandimal 93, Kasul Mendis 84; Taijul Islam 5-131, Nayeem Hasan 3-87) © 2025 AFP
Time of India
27-06-2025
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- Time of India
2nd Test: Sri Lanka on verge of innings victory against Bangladesh in Colombo
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim looks back after being bowled out during the third day of the second Test. (AP Photo) Sri Lanka are just four wickets away from wrapping up a comprehensive innings victory in the second Test against Bangladesh, after dominating all three days at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. At stumps on Day 3, Bangladesh were reeling at 115 for 6 in their second innings, still trailing by 96 runs, having conceded a massive 211-run lead. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The visitors faltered in their second outing with the bat, unable to form any meaningful partnerships. None of the top or middle-order batters could capitalise on their starts - Anamul Haque (19), Shadman Islam (12), Mominul Haque (15), Najmul Hossain Shanto (26), Mushfiqur Rahim (26), and Mehedy Hasan Miraz (11) all fell cheaply. Litton Das remained unbeaten on 13 at the close of play. Poll Will Sri Lanka achieve an innings victory against Bangladesh in the second Test? Yes, definitely No, they might not It depends on Bangladesh's performance Too early to tell Sri Lanka's bowlers maintained relentless pressure, with captain Dhananjaya de Silva (2/13) and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya (2/47) sharing key breakthroughs. IND vs ENG: What UK papers are saying about India's loss Earlier, Pathum Nissanka starred with the bat once again, backing up his 187 in the first Test with a fluent 158, comprising 19 fours in a six-hour knock. He laid the platform alongside contributions from Kusal Mendis, who struck an aggressive 84 off 87 balls, and Kamindu Mendis, who added 33. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP160 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo Sri Lanka, resuming on 290/2, were bowled out for 458, thanks to a sharp second new ball spell from Bangladesh. Taijul Islam was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 5 for 131 - his 17th five-wicket haul. Despite taking quick wickets in the morning session, Bangladesh failed to contain Sri Lanka's lead. The first Test in Galle ended in a draw, but Sri Lanka are now firmly on course to secure a 1-0 series win, barring a miraculous resistance on Day 4. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Bowlers sparkle for Sri Lanka in second Test against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka's bowlers reduced Bangladesh to 220 for eight at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. On a track that offered little for the bowlers, it was debutant Sonal Dinusha who stole the spotlight. The 24-year-old left-arm spinner, thrust into the big league following Angelo Mathews' retirement, returned figures of two for 22 in an impressive debut. Dinush's first scalp was Litton Das, ending a flourishing fifth-wicket partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim. He then accounted for the prized wicket of Mushfiqur, who had scored a century in the first Test. Pacer Vishwa Fernando provided useful support to Dinush. The left-arm seamer, back in national colours after a successful County stint with Warwickshire, removed Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had scored two hundreds in the first Test. Vishwa returned later in the innings to dismiss Mehidy Hasan Miraz with a sharp delivery that found the edge. Bangladesh's decision to bat first backfired as their batters struggled. Apart from Shadman Islam's patient 46, the top order failed to deliver. "It's a slow kind of surface," Islam said. "It wasn't easy to play shots." Sri Lanka's fielding was patchy in places, but their bowlers more than made up for it, ensuring the visitors never ran away with the game. Asitha Fernando, drafted in after Milan Rathnayake's injury, ably supported Dinusha and Vishwa. Sri Lanka's batting coach Thilina Kandamby praised the team's performance. "Very good effort by the quicks," he said. "They bowled to good plans and created opportunities." Bangladesh rang in two changes to their side: Mehidy Hasan returned after recovering from fever, replacing Jaker Ali, while Ebadot Hossain came in for the injured Hasan Mahmud. Bangladesh: 220-8 (Shadman Islam 46, Mushfiqur Rahim 35, Sonal Dinusha 2-22, Vishwa Fernando 2-35).
The Hindu
24-06-2025
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- The Hindu
SL vs BAN Live Streaming Info, 2nd Test: When and where to watch Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025; match details, squads
After playing out a drab draw in the series opener, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face off in the second Test, starting on Wednesday at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The first Test in Galle was a run-fest, with four individual hundreds being scored and bowlers having to toil hard for wickets. Bangladesh skipper, who became the first captain from his country to score centuries in both innings of a Test match, will hope to continue his rich vein of form, along with the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim. In the Lankan ranks, opener Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis will hold the key in the absence of Angelo Mathews, who called time on his Test career in Galle. SL vs BAN 2nd Test - Match Details When will the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh be held? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be held between June 25 and 29. Where will the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh take place? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place at SSC Ground in Colombo. At what time will the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh start? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will begin at 10 AM IST. The toss will take place at 9:30 AM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the live stream of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be streamed live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites in India. THE SQUADS Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera. Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad, Khaled Ahmed, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Reuters
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Shanto hits twin tons as Bangladesh draw first test against Sri Lanka
June 21 (Reuters) - Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto blasted twin centuries to help his side draw the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, while Angelo Mathews brought the curtain down on his red-ball career after more than 100 games for the hosts. Shanto followed up his first-innings hundred with an unbeaten 125 in the second stanza after Mushfiqur Rahim was run out for 49, and Bangladesh declared on 285-6 to set Sri Lanka a steep victory target of 296 runs from 37 overs. Sri Lanka lost a couple of quick wickets before Mathews, a veteran with more than 8,000 test runs to his name, held steadfast with the bat - albeit barely scoring any runs. In the end, Bangladesh called it a day with the score on 72-4 with five overs left. Bangladesh had made Sri Lanka toil on the opening two days, amassing 495 runs in their first innings including 148 for Shanto and 163 for Rahim, with Litton Das (90) unlucky to miss out on a century of his own. What followed was a batting tug-of-war on a placid wicket as Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka piled up 187 runs before Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) helped the hosts reach 485 to concede only a 10-run lead at the halfway mark. Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, who had begun to extract turn and bounce on a pitch showing signs of wear on the fourth day, claimed 5-121 - his fourth five-wicket haul in tests - to ensure Sri Lanka could not build a lead of their own. The tourists then roared to 177-3 in their second innings at the end of the penultimate day for a healthy advantage, with Shadman Islam (76) giving them the chance to push for a rare overseas test victory and valuable World Test Championship points. After showers late in the opening session on the fifth day wiped out 26 overs, Shanto reached his well-deserved hundred and asked Sri Lanka to bat again and attempt to chase down their big target at an asking rate of eight runs an over. Former captain Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka's first innings, showed resilience in the final session and received a standing ovation when he fell for eight off 45 balls in his 119th and final test. The result was the first drawn game in Galle for 12 years. The second test starts in Colombo next Wednesday and the two sides later play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.
