02-07-2025, 09:44 AM
Sri Lanka have posted a fighting total of 244 runs in their first innings, thanks largely to a captain’s classic from Charith Asalanka. His gritty 106 off 123 balls held the innings together after a shaky start saw the top order crumble under pressure.
The innings began with a stumble—Sri Lanka lost both openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis, for ducks. Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis tried to steady the ship, with Kusal striking a confident 45 off 43, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Janith Liyanage added a handy 29, while Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 22, but none could stay long enough to build a lasting partnership with Asalanka.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were right on the money. Tanzim Hasan Sakib led the charge with 4 wickets, troubling the Sri Lankan batters with pace and movement. Taskin Ahmed was equally impactful, bagging 3 wickets and keeping the pressure on through the middle overs. The fielding side was sharp too, contributing with a well-executed run-out and some safe catching.
With Sri Lanka bowled out in under 50 overs, the stage is now set for Bangladesh’s reply. They’ll be looking to start strong and put the hosts under pressure early. The pitch has shown some assistance for pacers, but it’s still a good batting surface if the openers can weather the new ball spell.
Can Bangladesh build a solid innings and take the lead, or will Sri Lanka’s bowlers bounce back to defend their total?
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The innings began with a stumble—Sri Lanka lost both openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis, for ducks. Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis tried to steady the ship, with Kusal striking a confident 45 off 43, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Janith Liyanage added a handy 29, while Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 22, but none could stay long enough to build a lasting partnership with Asalanka.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were right on the money. Tanzim Hasan Sakib led the charge with 4 wickets, troubling the Sri Lankan batters with pace and movement. Taskin Ahmed was equally impactful, bagging 3 wickets and keeping the pressure on through the middle overs. The fielding side was sharp too, contributing with a well-executed run-out and some safe catching.
With Sri Lanka bowled out in under 50 overs, the stage is now set for Bangladesh’s reply. They’ll be looking to start strong and put the hosts under pressure early. The pitch has shown some assistance for pacers, but it’s still a good batting surface if the openers can weather the new ball spell.
Can Bangladesh build a solid innings and take the lead, or will Sri Lanka’s bowlers bounce back to defend their total?
For more real-time match updates, insights, and expert analysis, stay connected with CricketBettingTips.org – your destination for cricket’s latest buzz.