Galle, Sri Lanka – Bangladesh dominated Day 2 of the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka, with a spectacular batting display led by Mushfiqur Rahim (163) and Litton Das (90), putting Bangladesh at 484/9 at Stumps. The duo formed a mammoth 149-run partnership, offering strong resistance despite Sri Lanka’s spirited fightback.
Bangladesh’s Batting Brilliance:
It was yet another prolific day for Bangladesh as Rahim, in particular, continued his form with a remarkable 163. This marked his seventh 150-plus score for Bangladesh in Test cricket. Alongside him, Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed with an impressive 148, while Litton Das added 90 runs to the total.
The visitors’ innings saw a rain-shortened day, with only 61 overs of play. Despite a late collapse, losing five wickets for just 26 runs, Bangladesh was able to cross the 480-run mark.
Key Partnerships:
Rahim and Shanto added key runs on Day 2, with Shanto continuing from his strong start on Day 1. His dismissal came just after Bangladesh passed the 300-mark when he fell to Asitha Fernando after surviving an LBW shout on 142.
Rahim, however, remained firm, playing with patience and precision. Litton Das started his innings with a boundary off Prabath Jayasuriya, who bowled all the overs from one end in the first session. Despite a near-run-out scare and a dropped catch by Pathum Nissanka, Litton thrived and built a solid partnership with Rahim.
Sri Lanka’s Resilient Fightback:
Sri Lanka fought back strongly after lunch. Rahim brought up his 150 before being dismissed LBW, ending the 149-run stand. Milan Rathnayake played a key role in the fightback, taking three crucial wickets. His superb spell saw him dismiss Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, and Nayeem Hasan, giving Sri Lanka a glimmer of hope to limit Bangladesh’s score.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Performance:
Rathnayake’s brilliant figures of 3-38 and Asitha Fernando’s 3-79 were the standout performances for Sri Lanka on Day 2. Despite their late collapse, Bangladesh’s total of 484/9 stands strong as the match continues into the third day.
Brief Scores:
- Bangladesh: 484/9 (Mushfiqur Rahim 163, Najmul Hossain Shanto 148, Litton Das 90)
- Sri Lanka: Milan Rathnayake 3-38, Asitha Fernando 3-79
The Test match continues with Sri Lanka’s hopes resting on their bowlers to restrict Bangladesh’s strong total.
