Sri Lanka’s bowlers capitalized on a turning SSC pitch to restrict Bangladesh to 220/8 on a rain-hit first day of the second Test in Colombo. Wickets fell at regular intervals as the hosts shared the spoils, with Vishwa Fernando, debutant Sonal Dinusha, and Asitha Fernando each grabbing two wickets apiece. Despite several promising starts—six Bangladesh batters passed 20—none managed a big score, with opener Shadman Islam top-scoring with 46.
Bangladesh’s decision to bat first backfired early when Anamul Haque was bowled for a duck by Asitha Fernando. Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque added 38 to steady the innings, but Dhananjaya de Silva broke the stand, and Najmul Hossain Shanto soon fell after Lunch. Rain halted play briefly with Bangladesh at 90/4.
On resumption, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das built a solid partnership, but Dinusha removed Litton to claim his maiden Test wicket. Bangladesh’s hopes of posting a competitive total faded as wickets continued to tumble—Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (returning after illness) added only 17 before Rahim fell, and Mehidy followed for 31. Nayeem Hasan, supporting Mehidy, was bowled by Asitha Fernando late in the day.
Sri Lanka will look to wrap up the Bangladesh innings quickly on Day 2, while the visitors hope for resistance from the lower order.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh 220/8 (Shadman Islam 46, Mushfiqur Rahim 35; Sonal Dinusha 2-22, Vishwa Fernando 2-35, Asitha Fernando 2-43) vs Sri Lanka
