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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match Summary

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Match Ended   
485&72/4 (32.0)
495&285/6d
Sri Lanka drew with Bangladesh
  • Player of the Match
    Najmul Hossain Shanto
BAN 495/10
Bat Top Batsmen
163 (350)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 46.57SR
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto
148 (279)
  • 15x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 53.04SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.89
29.4
OVERS
86/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 1.64
23.4
OVERS
39/3
R/W
SL 485/10
Bat Top Batsmen
187 (256)
  • 23x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 73.04SR
87 (148)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 58.78SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.79
43.2
OVERS
121/5
R/W
Bowler
ECON 3.52
21
OVERS
74/3
R/W
BAN 285/6
Bat Top Batsmen
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto
125 (199)
  • 9x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 62.81SR
Shadman Islam
Shadman Islam
76 (126)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 60.31SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SL 72/4
Bat Top Batsmen
24 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 96SR
12 (30)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 40SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 1.43
16
OVERS
23/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.23
13
OVERS
29/1
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this emphatic Test match where both teams tried their best but could not force a result, and this series goes to the final Test. The second Test is scheduled to start on 25th June at 4.30 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Dhananjaya de Silva, the skipper of Sri Lanka, feels they lost their grip in the first innings as they leaked too many runs. Tells that the bowlers tried their best, but the wicket was too flat, and credits Shanto and Rahim, who batted brilliantly. Admits the spinners had their plans, but the opposition soaked up the pressure really well. On Angelo Mathews, DDS says it is a sad day when a legend like Mathews leaves, but they have to move forward.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh, is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his twin tons in both innings. He says he is happy to contribute to the team. Tells before this series against Zimbabwe, they were underconfident, but the preparations before this series were brilliant. Tells he was thinking of declaring a bit earlier on the last day, but the rain arrived and he had to change his plans.
Presentation Time...
Angelo Mathews, the man of the moment says he can't believe the love he received since announcing his retirement. Tells there were lots of ups and downs in this journey. Adds he loves this format, but it's time to give the youngsters some chance. Credits the way Bangladesh played and appreciates Nissanka's wonderful century as well. Feels the win against England in England and whitewashing Australia in Sri Lanka are some of the best memories of his Test career. Credits the staff and players who have played with him, and is overwhelmed by the love shown throughout his journey.
This Test also marked a special occasion for Angelo Mathews, who bid farewell to the longest format in front of his home crowd in Galle. A true servant of Sri Lanka cricket, Mathews finishes his Test career with over 8000 runs at an average of around 45, including 16 centuries and 45 fifties, along with more than 30 wickets. While he didn’t get the fairy-tale finish with a win, the match ending in a draw didn’t take away from the emotional scenes and heartfelt tributes as he walked off one final time in whites, signing off from Test cricket as one of the greats of the modern Sri Lankan era. We will hear from him now.
Heading into the final day, a draw always looked the most likely outcome, and that’s exactly how it ended. Bangladesh batted with great purpose, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the way with yet another superb century. Shadman Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim also chipped in with valuable contributions, helping set a target of 296. Sri Lanka began their chase positively but were soon pegged back as Taijul Islam struck with three crucial wickets. In the end, time ran out, and with not enough overs left to force a result, the match concluded in a hard-fought draw.
Day 4 was a gripping contest, but Bangladesh edged ahead with a solid all-round effort. After reducing Sri Lanka’s first-innings deficit to just 10 runs, thanks to Nayeem Hasan’s five-for and a collapse triggered post-Lunch, the visitors batted positively in their second innings. Shadman Islam anchored the innings with a composed 76, sharing a 68-run stand with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who later brought up a fine fifty. Despite losing three wickets, Bangladesh stretched their lead to 187 by stumps, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Shanto looking settled. The game remains finely balanced, but Bangladesh held the upper hand going into the final day.
Sri Lanka dominated Day 3 with the bat, led by a superb 187 from Pathum Nissanka, which helped them cut the deficit to just 127 runs. They added 100 in the first session and accelerated further after Lunch, with support from Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews who received a guard of honour in his farewell Test but couldn’t convert his start. Bangladesh had something to cheer late in the day, as Nissanka fell in the final hour, giving them a much-needed breakthrough before stumps.
Day 2 was a game of two halves for Bangladesh. They started strong, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das building a solid stand after Najmul Hossain Shanto’s early dismissal. Litton played fluently, while Sri Lanka missed a couple of key chances. Rain interrupted a dominant second session, but the momentum flipped after the break. The pitch suddenly offered something, and Sri Lanka capitalised - Asitha Fernando removed Rahim, Litton fell for 90, and Milan Rathnayake triggered a collapse as Bangladesh tumbled from 458/4 to 484/9, losing five wickets for just 26 runs.
Day 1 was all Bangladesh as they recovered from 45/3 to finish strongly at 292/3, thanks to an unbeaten 247-run stand between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim. On a flat Galle pitch offering little to the bowlers, both batters, under pressure coming into the series, rose to the occasion, with Shanto scoring a captain’s ton and Rahim bringing up his fourth century against Sri Lanka. Even Prabath Jayasuriya struggled for impact as the visitors took firm control in a crucial WTC fixture.
As expected, the handshakes are done and dusted! Both captains have acknowledged that a result was out of reach, and the match ends in a draw. Bangladesh showcased plenty of quality with the bat throughout the game, putting the hosts under pressure from the outset. Sri Lanka, having played catch-up for most of the Test, will be content with the draw and will aim to bounce back with a stronger performance in the next match.
Over 32 : 72/4
0 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
de Silva
12 (30)
K. Mendis
12 (35)
T. Islam
16-6-23-3
31.6
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
No bat on it! Flatter and with a bit of flight, outside off, turns away. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to defend but seems to miss it. Bangladesh appeal as they heard a murmur and take it upstairs. UltraEdge shows no spike on it. Not out! Hang on, Najmul Hossain Shanto have decided that's it. Time to shake hands. The game ends in a draw...
Bangladesh have taken a caught behind decision upstairs.
31.5
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva dead bats it on the deck.
31.4
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Floats it full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it in front of the man at silly point.
31.3
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller delivery outside off, this is pushed to cover.
31.2
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up on middle and comes with the arm. Dhananjaya de Silva defends right in front of his pads.
31.1
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Shapes in a full ball on middle. Dhananjaya de Silva clips it to short leg.
Over 31 : 72/4
4 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 430.6
K. Mendis
12 (35)
de Silva
12 (24)
N. Hasan
13-4-29-1
30.6
4
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Crunched away! Flighted full and well outside off. Mendis hits it through covers for a boundary.
30.5
0
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it full and outside off, turns in. Mendis defends it out.
30.4
0
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
Comes back and targets the top of off. Kamindu Mendis solidly denies it.
30.3
0
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it full and well outside off. Mendis offers no shot.
30.2
0
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
This is full and around off, pushed to cover.
30.1
0
Nayeem Hasan To Kamindu Mendis
Loops it up full and on off, Mendis blocks.
Over 30 : 68/4
1 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
de Silva
12 (24)
K. Mendis
8 (29)
T. Islam
15-5-23-3
29.6
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up on middle and leg, turns in. Dhananjaya de Silva defends just inside the line.
29.5
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller delivery on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva defends close to his pads.
29.4
0
Taijul Islam To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva defends.
29.3
1
Taijul Islam To Kamindu Mendis
CHANCE! Needed something special to hold on. Flighted very full and outside off, Mendis skips down and smashes it off the toe end to mid off where Mushfiqur Rahim dives to his left but loses the sight of the ball right in the end. A single.
29.2
0
Taijul Islam To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller delivery, outside off, pushed to cover.
32 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to de Silva
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
4 Runs
N. Hasan to K. Mendis
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 430.6
30 OV
1 Runs
T. Islam to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
12 Runs
N. Hasan to de Silva
  • 428.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 228.4
  • 028.5
  • 628.6
28 OV
2 Runs
T. Islam to K. Mendis
  • 227.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
3 Runs
N. Hasan to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 326.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
1 Runs
T. Islam to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
1 Runs
N. Hasan to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 124.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to D. Chandimal de Silva
  • W 23.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
1 Runs
N. Hasan to D. Chandimal K. Mendis
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to K. Mendis
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
0 Runs
N. Hasan to D. Chandimal
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
1 Runs
T. Islam to D. Chandimal A. Mathews K. Mendis
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
0 Runs
N. Hasan to A. Mathews
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
1 Runs
T. Islam to A. Mathews D. Chandimal
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
0 Runs
N. Hasan to D. Chandimal
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
T. Islam to A. Mathews
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
N. Hasan to D. Chandimal
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to A. Mathews
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
2 Runs
N. Hasan to D. Chandimal A. Mathews
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
1 Runs
T. Islam to D. Chandimal A. Mathews
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
0 Runs
N. Hasan to A. Mathews
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to D. Chandimal
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
2 Runs
N. Hasan to A. Mathews
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
0 Runs
T. Islam to D. Chandimal
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
2 Runs
N. Hasan to P. Nissanka A. Mathews
  • 26.1
  • W 6.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
5 Runs
T. Islam to P. Nissanka L. Udara
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • W 5.6
5 OV
9 Runs
H. Mahmud to P. Nissanka
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
5 Runs
T. Islam to P. Nissanka L. Udara
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
2 Runs
H. Mahmud to L. Udara P. Nissanka
  • 1 LB 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
2 Runs
T. Islam to P. Nissanka L. Udara
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
9 Runs
H. Mahmud to P. Nissanka L. Udara
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Galle International Stadium, Galle
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka drew with Bangladesh
  • Player of the Match Najmul Hossain Shanto
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Bangladesh 292/3 in 90.0 overs
  • M Rahim 12th Test hundred: 100 runs in 176 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 2 (82.3): SL against N Shanto (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:1, BAN: 3)
  • New ball taken: Bangladesh 253/3 in 80.1 over
  • Bangladesh 251/3 in 79.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 200 off 365 balls between N Shanto (104) and M Rahim (90)
  • N Shanto 6th Test hundred: 101 runs in 202 balls (11x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 229/3 in 73.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 200/3 in 62.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 266 balls between N Shanto (79) and M Rahim (70)
  • Tea: Bangladesh 182/3 in 58.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 150/3 in 48.6 overs
  • M Rahim Test Fifty: 50 runs in 84 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 187 balls between N Shanto (50) and M Rahim (49)
  • N Shanto Test Fifty: 50 runs in 107 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 134/3 in 43.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 100/3 in 31.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 84 balls between N Shanto (26) and M Rahim (24)
  • Lunch: Bangladesh 90/3 in 28.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 52/3 in 18.3 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 32/1 in 13.0 overs
  • M Haque dropped on 21 by D de Silva on 12.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.3): SL against M Haque (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:2, BAN: 3)
  • L Udara and T Rathnayake make their test debut for Sri Lanka
  • Stumps: Bangladesh 484/9 in 151.0 overs
  • T Islam dropped on 2 by K Mendis on 148.2 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 463/6 in 143.0 overs
  • Referral 6 (140.2): M Rahim against SL (LBW) Retained (SL:0, BAN: 3)
  • Referral 5 (138.6): SL against M Rahim (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL:0, BAN: 3)
  • Bangladesh 450/4 in 137.1 overs
  • Tea: Bangladesh 423/4 in 130.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Bangladesh 423/4 in 130.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (130.2): SL against M Rahim (LBW) Retained (SL:1, BAN: 3)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 170 balls between M Rahim (45) and L Das (54)
  • L Das 18th Test fifty: 50 runs in 64 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Bangladesh 400/4 in 119.6 overs
  • M Rahim Test 150: 151 runs in 284 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Bangladesh 383/4 in 117.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 85 balls between M Rahim (20) and L Das (31)
  • Bangladesh 351/4 in 108.3 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 327/4 in 103.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (94.3) N Shanto against SL (LBW) Successful (SL:1, BAN: 3)
  • Bangladesh 301/3 in 92.6 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 250 off 456 balls between N Shanto (136) and M Rahim (108)
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 368/4 in 93.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 352/4 in 88.5 overs
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 330/3 in 85.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 300/3 in 76.5 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 293/3 in 74.4 over
  • P Nissanka Test 150: 150 runs in 201 balls (19x4) (1x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 75 balls between P Nissanka (23) and A Mathews (27)
  • Sri Lanka 250/2 in 63.4 overs
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 233/2 in 60.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 200/1 in 47.6 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 205 balls between P Nissanka (100) and D Chandimal (51)
  • D Chandimal 33rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 99 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 181/1 in 44.0 overs
  • P Nissanka 3rd Test hundred: 100 runs in 136 balls (13x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 151/1 in 39.1 overs
  • P Nissanka Test fifty: 50 runs in 88 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 100/1 in 27.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 26.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 83 balls between P Nissanka (30) and D Chandimal (21)
  • Sri Lanka 51/1 in 12.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 47/1 in 12.1 overs
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 495/10 in 153.4 overs
  • Stumps: Bangladesh 177/3 in 57.0 overs
  • N Shanto Test fifty: 50 runs in 106 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Bangladesh 150/3 in 50.2 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 120/2 in 41.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 95 balls between S Islam (26) and N Shanto (25)
  • Bangladesh 100/2 in 31.2 overs
  • S Islam 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 70 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Tea: Bangladesh 65/2 in 22.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 52/1 in 16.4 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 28/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 485/10 in 131.2 overs
  • N Hasan 4th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/121 (43.2)
  • Referral 3 (128.3 ovs): BAN against P Jayasuriya (Caught) Unsccessful (SL:3 BAN:0)
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 465/6 in 124.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 451/6 in 119.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (105.2 ovs): BAN against K Mendis (Caught) Unsccessful (SL:3 BAN:1)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 88 balls between K Mendis (29) and M Rathnayake (17)
  • M Rathnayake dropped on 7 by T Islam in 109.6 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 414/6 in 109.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 401/6 in 106.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (105.2 ovs): BAN against K Mendis (LBW) Unsccessful (SL:3 BAN:2)
  • K Mendis 5th Test fifty: 50 runs in 86 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 2 (19.3 ovs): BAN against d Silva (Caught) Unsccessful (SL:3 BAN:1)
  • M Rahim dropped on 7 by K Mendis in 29.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/4 in 25.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 47/3 in 22.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (19.3 ovs): BAN against A Mathews (LBW) Unsccessful (SL:3 BAN:2)
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 34/2 in 8.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 285/6 in 87.0 overs
  • N Shanto 7th Test hundred: 103 runs in 97 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • L Udara dropped on 90 by N Shanto in 77.1 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: Bangladesh 237/4 in 76.0 overs
  • Lunch: Bangladesh 237/4 in 76.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Bangladesh 237/4 in 76.0 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 233/3 in 74.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 167 balls between N Shanto (50) and M Rahim (49)
  • Bangladesh 201/3 in 63.6 overs
  • L Udara dropped on 66 by N Shanto in 61.6 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 53 off 82 balls between N Shanto (23) and M Rahim (26)
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