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Sports Desk, June 18, 2025 : On the second day of the first Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh showcased brilliance with the bat through Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das, only to stumble dramatically towards the end. At stumps, Bangladesh reached 484 for 9 in their first innings, leaving fans with mixed emotions.
The day began with the early loss of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for 148, but Mushfiqur and Litton steadied the ship with a commanding 149-run partnership. Mushfiqur scored 159, while Litton fell agonizingly short of a century at 90. Their resilient batting propelled Bangladesh towards a formidable total. However, the lower middle order crumbled in the final session, losing their last five wickets for just 26 runs.
Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana remain unbeaten, tasked with adding crucial runs on the third day. While Bangladesh still holds a strong position, the late collapse could influence the match’s momentum. The Tigers will aim to maximize their lead and put pressure on Sri Lanka’s batting lineup when play resumes.
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