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India Today
12 hours ago
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- India Today
SL vs BAN: Pathum Nissanka's 187 puts Sri Lanka in strong reply against Bangladesh
A career-best 187 by the stylish Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to 368-4 in its first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh on Thursday. That left the home team 127 runs adrift of Bangladesh, which had piled up a total of 495 all a featherbed surface, Nissanka produced an innings of sublime timing and poise, the sort that makes connoisseurs purr and opponents wince. Nissanka, whose two previous Test hundreds had come overseas, finally notched his maiden century on home vs BAN , 1st Test Day 3: Highlights A double hundred looked not just probable, but inevitable. Alas, as it so often does in cricket, the second new ball brought about his downfall. A touch too eager to assert, Nissanka offered a drive too early, left a gap between bat and pad, and was clean bowled by Hasan Mahmud.'I was disappointed with the way I got out,' Nissanka said. "I knew I had to see off the new ball. I thought the shot was on, but it was a good piece of bowling as well."We have been conscious about the run rate. We knew we were not scoring too quickly in the last cycle of the World Test Championship. That is one of the things we wanted to address. I hope we have done that sufficiently in this Test match and we look to keep doing that moving forward.'advertisementDebutant Lahiru Udara, also looking assured during a brisk 29 off 34 balls, peppered the boundary with six well-timed fours before offering a return catch to Taijul Islam off a leading Chandimal then stitched together a 157-run stand for the second wicket with Nissanka, his 54 oozing class until a faint tickle down the leg side off Nayeem Hasan ended his 38-year-old Angelo Mathews, in his final Test appearance, appeared in decent touch during a fluent 39 before falling to Mominul Haque, the part-time spinner luring an edge to wicketkeeper Litton Das.'It was an honour to bat with Angelo,' Nissanka said. 'He is an amazing guy. He has done a lot for the game and has helped me out too.'Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17 not out) and the versatile Kamindu Mendis (37 not out) then took Sri Lanka to the close of play with an unbroken 37-run partnership. With more batting depth to come and time on its side – should the weather hold – Sri Lanka will fancy its chances of claiming a first-innings Sri Lanka wrapped up the Bangladesh innings inside 15 minutes. Asitha Fernando took 4-86 while Milan Rathnayake and Tharindu Rathnayake picked up three wickets fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait said: "Sri Lanka are a team that was competing for the WTC final six months ago. I think they batted really well. The pace bowlers missed a trick with the new ball. It would have been nice if they had taken a couple of wickets with the new ball.'I think we would have taken our score at the start of the game. We got a good score. We can't ask much more than that from Bangladesh.'
The Advertiser
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Nissanka career-best knock leads Sri Lanka fightback
The stylish Pathum Nissanka has hit a superb career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka to 4-368 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh at Galle. That left the home team still 127 runs adrift of Bangladesh, who had piled up a huge total of 495 all out earlier on Thursday. On a featherbed surface, Nissanka produced an innings of sublime timing and poise, the sort that makes connoisseurs purr and opponents wince. Nissanka, whose two previous Test hundreds had come overseas, finally notched his maiden century on home soil. A double hundred looked inevitable but the second new ball brought about his downfall. A touch too eager to assert, Nissanka offered a drive too early, left a gap between bat and pad, and was clean bowled by Hasan Mahmud. Debutant Lahiru Udara, also looking assured during a brisk 29 off 34 balls, peppered the boundary with six well-timed fours before offering a return catch to Taijul Islam off a leading edge. Dinesh Chandimal then stitched together a 157-run stand for the second wicket with Nissanka, his 54 also oozing class until a faint tickle down the leg side ended his stay. Angelo Mathews, in his final Test, appeared in decent touch during a fluent 39 before falling to Mominul Haque, the part-time spinner luring an edge to the keeper. "It was an honour to bat with Angelo," Nissanka said. "He is an amazing guy. He has done a lot for the game and has helped me out too." Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17no) and the versatile Kamindu Mendis (37no) then took Sri Lanka to the close of play with an unbroken 37-run partnership. With more batting depth to come and time on their side – should the weather hold – Sri Lanka will fancy their chances of claiming a first-innings lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka wrapped up the Bangladesh innings inside 15 minutes with Asitha Fernando taking 4-86. Bangladesh's Australian fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait said: "Sri Lanka are a team that was competing for the WTC final six months ago. I think they batted really well. "The pace bowlers missed a trick with the new ball. It would have been nice if they had taken a couple of wickets with the new ball. "I think we would have taken our score at the start of the game. We got a good score. We can't ask much more than that from Bangladesh." The stylish Pathum Nissanka has hit a superb career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka to 4-368 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh at Galle. That left the home team still 127 runs adrift of Bangladesh, who had piled up a huge total of 495 all out earlier on Thursday. On a featherbed surface, Nissanka produced an innings of sublime timing and poise, the sort that makes connoisseurs purr and opponents wince. Nissanka, whose two previous Test hundreds had come overseas, finally notched his maiden century on home soil. A double hundred looked inevitable but the second new ball brought about his downfall. A touch too eager to assert, Nissanka offered a drive too early, left a gap between bat and pad, and was clean bowled by Hasan Mahmud. Debutant Lahiru Udara, also looking assured during a brisk 29 off 34 balls, peppered the boundary with six well-timed fours before offering a return catch to Taijul Islam off a leading edge. Dinesh Chandimal then stitched together a 157-run stand for the second wicket with Nissanka, his 54 also oozing class until a faint tickle down the leg side ended his stay. Angelo Mathews, in his final Test, appeared in decent touch during a fluent 39 before falling to Mominul Haque, the part-time spinner luring an edge to the keeper. "It was an honour to bat with Angelo," Nissanka said. "He is an amazing guy. He has done a lot for the game and has helped me out too." Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17no) and the versatile Kamindu Mendis (37no) then took Sri Lanka to the close of play with an unbroken 37-run partnership. With more batting depth to come and time on their side – should the weather hold – Sri Lanka will fancy their chances of claiming a first-innings lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka wrapped up the Bangladesh innings inside 15 minutes with Asitha Fernando taking 4-86. Bangladesh's Australian fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait said: "Sri Lanka are a team that was competing for the WTC final six months ago. I think they batted really well. "The pace bowlers missed a trick with the new ball. It would have been nice if they had taken a couple of wickets with the new ball. "I think we would have taken our score at the start of the game. We got a good score. We can't ask much more than that from Bangladesh." The stylish Pathum Nissanka has hit a superb career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka to 4-368 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh at Galle. That left the home team still 127 runs adrift of Bangladesh, who had piled up a huge total of 495 all out earlier on Thursday. On a featherbed surface, Nissanka produced an innings of sublime timing and poise, the sort that makes connoisseurs purr and opponents wince. Nissanka, whose two previous Test hundreds had come overseas, finally notched his maiden century on home soil. A double hundred looked inevitable but the second new ball brought about his downfall. A touch too eager to assert, Nissanka offered a drive too early, left a gap between bat and pad, and was clean bowled by Hasan Mahmud. Debutant Lahiru Udara, also looking assured during a brisk 29 off 34 balls, peppered the boundary with six well-timed fours before offering a return catch to Taijul Islam off a leading edge. Dinesh Chandimal then stitched together a 157-run stand for the second wicket with Nissanka, his 54 also oozing class until a faint tickle down the leg side ended his stay. Angelo Mathews, in his final Test, appeared in decent touch during a fluent 39 before falling to Mominul Haque, the part-time spinner luring an edge to the keeper. "It was an honour to bat with Angelo," Nissanka said. "He is an amazing guy. He has done a lot for the game and has helped me out too." Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17no) and the versatile Kamindu Mendis (37no) then took Sri Lanka to the close of play with an unbroken 37-run partnership. With more batting depth to come and time on their side – should the weather hold – Sri Lanka will fancy their chances of claiming a first-innings lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka wrapped up the Bangladesh innings inside 15 minutes with Asitha Fernando taking 4-86. Bangladesh's Australian fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait said: "Sri Lanka are a team that was competing for the WTC final six months ago. I think they batted really well. "The pace bowlers missed a trick with the new ball. It would have been nice if they had taken a couple of wickets with the new ball. "I think we would have taken our score at the start of the game. We got a good score. We can't ask much more than that from Bangladesh."
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
BAN vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's gritty 187 helps Sri Lanka counter Bangladesh's 495 on Day 3
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored a career-best 187 as his team reached 368-4 on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Galle on Thursday, trailing by 127 runs in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 495. Nissanka's impressive innings included 23 fours and a six from 256 balls before being bowled by Hasan Mahmud late in the day. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The 27-year-old opener, who had been struggling with only one half-century in nine innings, anchored several key partnerships throughout the day. "This is my first Test hundred at home so I was very happy to get there. It is important that we get a decent lead and put them under pressure," Nissanka said after the day's play. Nissanka expressed disappointment with his dismissal and acknowledged his recent scoring drought since his century in England last year, stating he was "trying to make the most of today." Kamindu Mendis (37) and captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17) remained unbeaten at stumps, with the Galle pitch continuing to favor batsmen. Bangladesh's bowlers managed to claim four wickets, with Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, and Mominul Haque taking one each. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Ground Zero: reporter Sahil Malhotra heads to Leeds for India vs England Test series The day began with Lahiru Udara's early dismissal for 29 by Islam, followed by Dinesh Chandimal's solid 54-run contribution in a 157-run partnership with Nissanka. Angelo Matthews, playing his farewell Test, received a guard of honor from the opposition and scored 39 runs before falling to Haque with the team total at 293. Sri Lanka quickly wrapped up Bangladesh's innings in the morning, taking the final wicket in just three overs after their overnight score of 484-9. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Asitha Fernando claimed the last wicket of Nahid Rana, who edged to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, finishing with figures of 4-86 from 29.4 overs. Bangladesh had dominated the previous day at 458-4 before losing five wickets for 26 runs in the final hour of the rain-affected second day. Bangladesh's bowling coach Shaun Tait commented on the conditions, saying, "It was difficult conditions for the fast bowlers today, they toiled hard." "I am not going to be critical of our batters," Tait added, acknowledging the lower order's limited contribution but expressing satisfaction with the overall score. The match began with Bangladesh winning the toss and posting 495 in their first innings, featuring centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto (148) and Mushfiqur Rahim (163). Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Nissanka career-best knock leads Sri Lanka fightback
The stylish Pathum Nissanka has hit a superb career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka to 4-368 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh at Galle. That left the home team still 127 runs adrift of Bangladesh, who had piled up a huge total of 495 all out earlier on Thursday. On a featherbed surface, Nissanka produced an innings of sublime timing and poise, the sort that makes connoisseurs purr and opponents wince. Nissanka, whose two previous Test hundreds had come overseas, finally notched his maiden century on home soil. A double hundred looked inevitable but the second new ball brought about his downfall. A touch too eager to assert, Nissanka offered a drive too early, left a gap between bat and pad, and was clean bowled by Hasan Mahmud. Debutant Lahiru Udara, also looking assured during a brisk 29 off 34 balls, peppered the boundary with six well-timed fours before offering a return catch to Taijul Islam off a leading edge. Dinesh Chandimal then stitched together a 157-run stand for the second wicket with Nissanka, his 54 also oozing class until a faint tickle down the leg side ended his stay. Angelo Mathews, in his final Test, appeared in decent touch during a fluent 39 before falling to Mominul Haque, the part-time spinner luring an edge to the keeper. "It was an honour to bat with Angelo," Nissanka said. "He is an amazing guy. He has done a lot for the game and has helped me out too." Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (17no) and the versatile Kamindu Mendis (37no) then took Sri Lanka to the close of play with an unbroken 37-run partnership. With more batting depth to come and time on their side – should the weather hold – Sri Lanka will fancy their chances of claiming a first-innings lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka wrapped up the Bangladesh innings inside 15 minutes with Asitha Fernando taking 4-86. Bangladesh's Australian fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait said: "Sri Lanka are a team that was competing for the WTC final six months ago. I think they batted really well. "The pace bowlers missed a trick with the new ball. It would have been nice if they had taken a couple of wickets with the new ball. "I think we would have taken our score at the start of the game. We got a good score. We can't ask much more than that from Bangladesh."
Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
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:
