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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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2 days ago
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Bangladesh tighten grip on first Test against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first test Wednesday, finishing at a commanding 484 for nine -- despite a few late breakthroughs by the hosts. The Tigers resumed on 292 for three overnight and turned the screws on a batting-friendly wicket, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto extending their record-breaking partnership. The 264-run partnership finally ended when Shanto fell for 148, deceived in the air as he attempted to drive one. Shanto's fluent innings was peppered with 15 boundaries and a six. Mushfiqur kept going with wicketkeeper Litton Das before finally falling for 163, a marathon knock that spanned nearly nine hours and 350 balls. Das piled on further misery for Sri Lanka with a brisk 90 off 123 deliveries, cashing in on tired bowlers and some loose fielding. He was particularly severe on the spinners, using his feet to good effect to lift the ball cleanly over the in-field. But he also survived some anxious moments. Pathum Nissanka grassed a sitter at short mid-wicket when he had just 14 to his name. Moments earlier, he had survived a run-out stemming from a mix-up. He eventually perished attempting a reverse sweep off debutant Tharindu Ratnayake, gloving it to Kusal Mendis behind the stumps. Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Salahuddin said it was a "very good effort by the batsmen". "We were very impressed with the way Mushfiqur Rahim went about things. He had not scored a big one in a while but we knew it was just a matter of time before he scored a big one," Salahuddin said. "They (batsmen) showed character and we have almost scored 500 runs now. I hope our bowlers will be able to create opportunities bowling to attacking fields as we have got the runs on the board now. It will be an interesting day three." Sri Lanka's Milan Rathnayake said it was one of the "flattest wickets we have seen in Galle". "It was a tough wicket to bowl on but I thought we did a decent job," Rathnayake said. "When they were building the pressure and taking the attack on to us, it was important to stay calm and show character. I thought after tea we came back stronger to claim five wickets." With rain interrupting play shortly after lunch, only 61 overs could be bowled on day two. A persistent drizzle forced an early tea and fading light ended proceedings prematurely. Play will resume fifteen minutes early on Thursday to compensate for the lost time.
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Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 141 lifts Bangladesh to 383-4 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim plays a shot during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto signals for a decision review after he was given out during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das run between the wickets during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando, second left, celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Mushfiqur Rahim watches during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Mushfiqur Rahim watches during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim plays a shot during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto signals for a decision review after he was given out during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das run between the wickets during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando, second left, celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Mushfiqur Rahim watches during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 141 and shared a 74-run partnership with Litton Das to help lift Bangladesh to 383 for four at lunch on Day 2 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka. The visitors added 91 runs in the morning session Wednesday for the loss of skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who'd led the charge with a sublime 148. Advertisement Shanto and Mushfiqur combined for a 264-run stand for the fourth wicket, falling just three runs short of breaking Bangladesh's all-time fourth-wicket record in tests. It took a moment of brilliance to break the partnership. Shanto, looking to go aerial, was early into his stroke and was out when Angelo Mathews flung himself full length at mid-off to make a diving catch. Shanto's innings was full of patience and placement, laced with 15 boundaries and a towering six. With the scoreboard ticking and Sri Lanka desperate for inroads, wicketkeeper-batter Das picked up right where Shanto left off with a rapid, unbeaten 43 to help consolidate Bangladesh's strong position. Sri Lanka missed some crucial chances against Das. He called for a risky single after Mushfiqur nudged into the covers but the response was sluggish. Dhananjaya de Silva sprinted from slip, gathered the ball cleanly, but fired to the wrong end with both batters at the striker's end. Advertisement Pathum Nissanka dropped a routine chance at short mid-wicket with Das on 14, and the Bangladesh batter responded by hitting three consecutive boundaries. The match at Galle is the first in the 2025-2027 cycle of the World Test Championship, starting just days after South Africa won the title for the first time with a victory over defending champion Australia at Lord's on the weekend. ___ AP cricket:
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Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 141 lifts Bangladesh to 383-4 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 141 and shared a 74-run partnership with Litton Das to help lift Bangladesh to 383 for four at lunch on Day 2 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka. The visitors added 91 runs in the morning session Wednesday for the loss of skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who'd led the charge with a sublime 148. Shanto and Mushfiqur combined for a 264-run stand for the fourth wicket, falling just three runs short of breaking Bangladesh's all-time fourth-wicket record in tests. It took a moment of brilliance to break the partnership. Shanto, looking to go aerial, was early into his stroke and was out when Angelo Mathews flung himself full length at mid-off to make a diving catch. Shanto's innings was full of patience and placement, laced with 15 boundaries and a towering six. With the scoreboard ticking and Sri Lanka desperate for inroads, wicketkeeper-batter Das picked up right where Shanto left off with a rapid, unbeaten 43 to help consolidate Bangladesh's strong position. Sri Lanka missed some crucial chances against Das. He called for a risky single after Mushfiqur nudged into the covers but the response was sluggish. Dhananjaya de Silva sprinted from slip, gathered the ball cleanly, but fired to the wrong end with both batters at the striker's end. Pathum Nissanka dropped a routine chance at short mid-wicket with Das on 14, and the Bangladesh batter responded by hitting three consecutive boundaries. The match at Galle is the first in the 2025-2027 cycle of the World Test Championship, starting just days after South Africa won the title for the first time with a victory over defending champion Australia at Lord's on the weekend. ___ AP cricket:
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates and Live Score
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates: Bangladesh batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das are steadily taking their team's total against Sri Lanka towards the 400-run mark in the scond day of the 1st Test in Galle. Bangladesh are four wickets down currently. Earlier, After a prolonged wait for Test centuries, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim couldn't have wished for better circumstances to turn things around. Both scored gritty tons. While Shanto was out on 148, rahim is still continuing. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Updates of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2 from Galle: SL vs BAN, 1st Test Day 2 Live ! As the second session approaches, Sri Lanka will look to regroup and strategize to break the Bangladesh partnership. Can they engineer a crucial breakthrough and shift the momentum in their favor? With Rahim and Das looking solid at the crease, the Lankans will need to be sharp and innovative to make an impact. Stay tuned as we will be back in a short while post the Lunch break... ! The Sri Lankan bowlers have struggled to make breakthroughs, despite enjoying some half-chances. The pacer Asitha Fernando got the only wicket of the Bangladesh skipper in this session. The spin duo of Tharindu Rathnayake and Prabath Jayasuriya have been working hard, but Bangladesh's batters have played disciplined cricket. ! SESSION SUMMARY - 27 overs, 91 runs, and 1 wicket. Bangladesh continues to dominate this Test, building on the solid foundation laid on Day 1. The partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto set the tone for a commanding performance on the first day. They continued well coming into Day 2, but Shanto fell just short of a 150. Rahim remains steadfast, now batting on 141, while Litton Das has joined forces with Rahim, currently standing at 43 and taking an aggressive approach. Bangladesh's current score stands at a mammoth 383/4. 116.6 0 Tharindu Rathnayake to Litton Das Tossed up and fuller, on the stumps. Litton Das blocks it on the front foot. That will be the Lunch Break on Day 2! Bangladesh are in a solid position after the first session. 116.5 1 Tharindu Rathnayake to Mushfiqur Rahim Flat and short, around leg, Mushfiqur Rahim whips it through mid-wicket for a single. 116.4 0 Tharindu Rathnayake to Mushfiqur Rahim Fuller, just around middle and leg. Mushfiqur Rahim tucks it down to leg slip. 116.3 0 Tharindu Rathnayake to Mushfiqur Rahim Sprayed down leg, on a nagging length, Rahim lets it pass. The umpire Alex Wharf has a word with Tharindu Rathnayake, probably asking the debutant to avoid running on the danger area. 116.2 0 Tharindu Rathnayake to Mushfiqur Rahim Fuller, on the leg stump. Mushfiqur Rahim offers no shot on that one, and the ball deflects from his pad to leg slip. 116.1 0 Tharindu Rathnayake to Mushfiqur Rahim Sharp turn but down leg with a leg slip in place. Mushfiqur Rahim lets it be.
