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Kamindu Mendis inches closer to another test century as Sri Lanka closes in on Bangladesh's total
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka edged closer to Bangladesh's formidable first-innings total on a sun-drenched Friday morning, reaching 465 for six at lunch on Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test and cutting the deficit to just 30 runs. At the heart of the reply stood Kamindu Mendis — composed, unflappable, and inching ever closer to yet another test century.
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Kamindu Mendis inches closer to another test century as Sri Lanka closes in on Bangladesh's total
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim stands in the field during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis, right, and Milan Rathnayake run between the wickets during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis celebrates his fifty runs during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis celebrates his fifty runs during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim stands in the field during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis, right, and Milan Rathnayake run between the wickets during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis celebrates his fifty runs during day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka edged closer to Bangladesh's formidable first-innings total on a sun-drenched Friday morning, reaching 465 for six at lunch on Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test and cutting the deficit to just 30 runs. At the heart of the reply stood Kamindu Mendis — composed, unflappable, and inching ever closer to yet another test century. Advertisement The prolific lefthander was unbeaten on 83 at the interval, aiming for what would be his sixth test hundred in just 12 matches. Mendis has two previous centuries against Bangaldesh, and is seemingly on the way to another. Resuming Friday at 368 for four — still 127 in arrears — Sri Lanka had a a brief wobble early when skipper Dhananjaya de Silva departed for 19, edging behind tamely, and Kusal Mendis (5) followed soon after. But Kamindu found an able partner in allrounder Milan Rathnayake, who was unbeaten on 38 in a 79-run stand for the seventh wicket. In stark contrast to Bangladesh's late innings collapse, where the last six wickets tumbled for 37 runs, Sri Lanka's tailenders countered with purpose. Advertisement Rathnayake had some luck on seven when Taijul Islam dropped a sharp return catch — a chance that, had it been taken, might've shifted the narrative. Kamindu, meanwhile, was in full flow. Bangladesh tested him with some short-pitch bowling but he answered with a pull shot over deep square leg for six, bisecting the two boundary riders with precision. A couple of crisply struck fours later, the field was scattered, and Bangladesh was forced to fall back on their spinners. Though Taijul and Mehidy briefly applied the brakes with a few deliveries gripping and turning sharply, the visitors were unable to break the partnership. The Galle surface was offering something for the spinners and required patience — a virtue that Mendis has mastered. ___ AP cricket:
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7 hours ago
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Kamindu Mendis inches closer to another test century as Sri Lanka closes in on Bangladesh's total
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka edged closer to Bangladesh's formidable first-innings total on a sun-drenched Friday morning, reaching 465 for six at lunch on Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test and cutting the deficit to just 30 runs. At the heart of the reply stood Kamindu Mendis — composed, unflappable, and inching ever closer to yet another test century. The prolific lefthander was unbeaten on 83 at the interval, aiming for what would be his sixth test hundred in just 12 matches. Mendis has two previous centuries against Bangaldesh, and is seemingly on the way to another. Resuming Friday at 368 for four — still 127 in arrears — Sri Lanka had a a brief wobble early when skipper Dhananjaya de Silva departed for 19, edging behind tamely, and Kusal Mendis (5) followed soon after. But Kamindu found an able partner in allrounder Milan Rathnayake, who was unbeaten on 38 in a 79-run stand for the seventh wicket. In stark contrast to Bangladesh's late innings collapse, where the last six wickets tumbled for 37 runs, Sri Lanka's tailenders countered with purpose. Rathnayake had some luck on seven when Taijul Islam dropped a sharp return catch — a chance that, had it been taken, might've shifted the narrative. Kamindu, meanwhile, was in full flow. Bangladesh tested him with some short-pitch bowling but he answered with a pull shot over deep square leg for six, bisecting the two boundary riders with precision. A couple of crisply struck fours later, the field was scattered, and Bangladesh was forced to fall back on their spinners. Though Taijul and Mehidy briefly applied the brakes with a few deliveries gripping and turning sharply, the visitors were unable to break the partnership. The Galle surface was offering something for the spinners and required patience — a virtue that Mendis has mastered. ___ AP cricket:
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Sri Lanka's Nissanka leads composed response to Bangladesh's 495 in 1st cricket test
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. 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. 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. 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:
Washington Post
a day ago
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Sri Lanka's Nissanka leads composed response to Bangladesh's 495 in 1st cricket test
GALLE, Sri Lanka — 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.
