Latest news with #SonalDinusha
Arab Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Sri Lankan bowlers restrict Bangladesh to 220 for eight at stumps on day 1 of the second test
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 25, (AP): Debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha and fast bowlers Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando took two wickets each to help Sri Lanka limit Bangladesh to 220 for eight at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket test on Wednesday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first at the Singhalese Sports Club. The visitors endured a nervous start, losing their first wicket with the total on five. Opening batter Anamul Haque failed to capitalize on a reprieve when Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis dropped him off fast bowler Asitha Fernando. But he was soon out by the same bowler after a few deliveries without scoring. Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam shared a promising partnership of 38 runs, but Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva removed Mominul (21), caught by substitute fielder Pawan Rathnayake. This left the visitors 71 for two at lunch. Sri Lanka took two quick wickets after lunch as Fernando had Shanto, who scored centuries in each innings in the first test in Galle, caught behind by Mendis for eight. Off-spinner Tharindu Rathnayake then had Shadman caught by de Silva for 46, the highest score of the innings so far, leaving Bangladesh four down for 76. Sri Lanka missed out on another wicket when Lahiru Udara dropped Mushfiqur Rahim in the deep on eight.
India Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Sri Lanka dominate proceedings as Bangladesh collapse on Day 1 in Colombo
Sri Lankan bowlers had a great outing on Day 1 of the second Test as they left Bangladesh reeling at 220/8 at stumps at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's decision to bat first backfired big time as Asitha Fernando (2/43), Vishwa Fernando (2/35) and Sonal Dinusha (2/22) hunted in Fernando drew first blood for Sri Lanka as he shattered Anamul Haque's stumps for a ten-ball duck. After losing his partner, Shadnam Islam (46 off 93) and Mominul Haque (21 off 39) provided some stability with a short stand. Just when things were beginning to ease out for the visitors, captain Dhananjaya de Silva came to his team's rescue by getting rid of Mominul in his very first over, making him hit one straight to Shanto walked in next, fresh from his historic twin centuries in the first Test. However, the skipper failed to weather the storm for his team as Vishwa Fernando managed to find his outside edge, which carried straight to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis behind the stumps. To add to Bangladesh's woes, Tharindu Ratnayake dismissed the well-set Shadnam Islam, leaving the visitors reeling at 76/4. His dismissal brought Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das to the crease, and the duo calmed the nerves in the dressing room with their measured got involved in a 67-run stand for the fifth wicket, taking their team's score past 140. However, debutant Sonal Dinusha made sure that their partnership doesn't extend further by dismissing both Das (34) and Rahim (35). The left-arm spinner made Das edge one to Kusal Mendis while playing a cut while Rahim ended up holing out in the deep, while attempting a slog vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 HighlightsFollowing their dismissals, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (31) and Nayeem Hasan (25) also made some handy contributions lower down the order, before falling late in the day. As a result, Bangladesh finished on 220/8 with Taijul Islam (9*) and Ebadot Hossain (5*) at the crease.- EndsMust Watch
Khaleej Times
12 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).
Times of Oman
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Dinusha stars on debut as Sri Lanka seize control
COLOMBO: On a rain-curtailed opening day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the SSC in Colombo, debutant Sonal Dinusha announced his arrival in style, sharing the spotlight with a relentless pace attack as the hosts reduced Bangladesh to 220 for 8 by stumps. Despite a series of fielding lapses, including five dropped catches and a missed run-out, Sri Lanka's bowlers held firm to dominate proceedings. Having won the toss and chosen to bat first on what was expected to be a batter-friendly pitch, Bangladesh were left to rue their inability to capitalise on multiple starts. Six of their batters crossed 20, yet none could convert those into meaningful scores, as a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling unit made regular breakthroughs throughout the day. The standout performance came from left-arm spinner Sonal Dinusha, who made an instant impact on debut. Bowling three consecutive maidens to begin his Test career, Dinusha removed two of Bangladesh's most seasoned campaigners — Litton Das (34) and Mushfiqur Rahim (35) — in a pivotal post-lunch spell that changed the complexion of the day. Litton, who had earlier survived a dropped chance at deep midwicket, perished attempting to cut a delivery too close to his body, edging it to Kusal Mendis, who held on after an initial fumble. Mushfiqur, who was also given a life earlier in his innings, attempted a slog sweep only to find the fielder at deep midwicket — the same stroke that had nearly led to his dismissal before. Dinusha's figures of 2 for 22 reflected the control and composure he brought in his maiden outing. The seamers were equally effective. Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando picked up two wickets apiece, consistently maintaining probing lines. Vishwa struck in the afternoon session, inducing an edge from Najmul Hossain Shanto (8) with a well-pitched delivery outside off. Later, Asitha dismissed Nayeem Hasan (25) with a delivery that straightened off the pitch to clip the off stump, moments after a catching chance had gone begging off the same batter. Among the support cast, Tharindu Rathnayake and Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with a wicket each. Rathnayake, who endured a wayward morning session, bounced back strongly to remove Shadman Islam with the help of a superb catch by Dhananjaya at cover — a fast-travelling effort that required sharp reflexes. Shadman, who top-scored with 46, had looked set for his second successive fifty before he was undone by his own shot selection, chasing a wide delivery. Mushfiqur and Litton had offered brief resistance with a 67-run partnership off 113 balls, scoring briskly before Dinusha's double strike broke their momentum. Despite their struggles, Bangladesh would feel they missed a golden opportunity to dictate terms on a surface that is expected to get better for batting. Their failure to rotate strike — compounded by Sri Lanka's tight lines — allowed pressure to mount steadily. The innings featured long stretches of dot balls, and the inability to convert starts into significant scores meant the visitors could never seize control. Sri Lanka, for their part, will be relieved that the multiple missed chances did not prove more costly. While Prabath Jayasuriya continued his lean patch without a wicket — despite playing on his home ground — Dinusha's emergence adds fresh competition and depth to Sri Lanka's spin ranks. With Taijul Islam (9) and Ebadot Hossain (5) unbeaten at the crease, Bangladesh's hopes rest on their tail wagging and the pitch offering early morning assistance. But as it stands, Day 1 firmly belonged to Sri Lanka — not just because of their bowling efficiency, but because a debutant stepped up when the team needed him most.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Bangladesh wins the toss and will bat 1st in the 2nd test match against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final cricket test against Sri Lanka at the Singhalese Sports Club on Wednesday. The first test played in Galle ended in a draw. Allrounder Sonal Dinusha, who is 24, makes his test debut for Sri Lanka after the retirement of senior allrounder Angelo Mathews after the first test. Dinusha has scored 2,478 runs playing in 48 first-class matches and averaging more than 40 runs per innings. He has also taken 99 first-class wickets. Fast bowler Milan Rathnayake was left out of the lineup because of injury and left-arm paceman Vishwa Fernando takes his place. Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who missed the first test due to an injury, returns in the place of Jaker Ali. ___ Lineups: Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain. ___ AP cricket:
