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Khaleej Times
21 hours ago
- 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).
United News of India
a day ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Sri Lanka peg back Bangladesh to 220/8
Colombo, June 25 (UNI) Bangladesh struggled to assert dominance on a spin-friendly pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) as Sri Lankan bowlers struck in regular intervals, restricting the visitors to 220 for 8 by stumps on a rain-affected first day of the second Test. On a surface turning from the outset, Bangladesh's innings never found momentum despite multiple starts. Six batsmen crossed 20, but none could convert into a big score, with opener Shadman Islam top-scoring with 46. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim (35) and Litton Das (30) offered resistance in the middle, but their efforts were undone by disciplined bowling from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka rotated their bowling resources effectively. Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando (2/35), debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha (2/22), and right-arm quick Asitha Fernando (2/43) led the attack. Dhananjaya de Silva and Tharindu Ratnayake chipped in with timely breakthroughs to maintain pressure on the Bangladeshi line-up. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh lost Anamul Haque for a duck early. A brief 38-run stand between Shadman and Mominul Haque was broken by de Silva, after which the middle order faltered. Rain interrupted play with the visitors at 90/4. Post the rain delay, Mushfiqur and Litton added a crucial 67-run stand, but Dinusha broke through before Tea. Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz looked to rebuild again, but Dinusha struck once more, followed by Vishwa Fernando and Asitha removing Miraz and Nayeem Hasan, respectively, before close of play. Brief Scores (Day 1): Bangladesh 220/8 in 72 overs (Shadman Islam 46, Mushfiqur Rahim 35; Sonal Dinusha 2/22, Vishwa Fernando 2/35, Asitha Fernando 2/43) vs Sri Lanka. UNI BDN RN
News18
15-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Test Series: Schedule, Squads, Venues, Telecast Details
The 2025-27 edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) will kick off with a two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The series opener is scheduled to take place at Galle International Stadium from June 17 to 21, and Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club will host the second red-ball match from June 25 to 29. Najmul Hossain Shanto has been retained as Bangladesh's captain for the away series, and Sri Lanka will play under the leadership of all-rounder Dhananjaya da Silva. The hosts announced their 18-member squad for the home series on Sunday, June 15, and included many fresh faces.
