17/06Result
1st Test, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jun 17-21 2025
Match drawn
Player of the Match
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain ShantoBangladesh
17/06Result
1st Test, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jun 17-21 2025
Match drawn
Player of the Match
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain ShantoBangladesh

END OF OVER:
87 | 9 Runs | BAN: 285/6

  • Nayeem Hasan7 (23b)
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto125 (199b)
  • Tharindu Ratnayake29-1-102-3
  • Prabath Jayasuriya29-3-92-1

2.56pm So Sri Lanka will indeed bat again, as they have been given a very steep target of 296, and they will have to do so in 37 overs by my calculation. Shanto remained unbeaten on 125, to go with his first innings ton, and Bangladesh will be pleased with that performance. The only questions remain, do they have enough overs to bowl Sri Lanka out? And will Sri Lanka even attempt to hunt these down? Shashwat will be back in a few to take you through the start of the chase.

86.6
0
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, no run, misses the sweep again, and with that the declaration finally comes! Bangladesh finish on 285 for 6, Sri Lanka have been set 296 to win
86.5
0
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, no run, tossed up outside leg, sharp turn and Nayeem misses the sweep

left-arm over

86.4
1
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, length on the pads, worked to deep square leg

right arm over

86.3
1
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, 1 run, tossed up outside leg, steps out looking to work it onside. But deflects off the pad behind point

Gautam Dugar: "2 overs would be lost between the innings. Even if Bangladesh declares now, Sri Lanka would have 37 overs to cross the 292 target. That's nearly 8 runs per over. How does Shanto and the Bangladesh think tank not see that this is not going to be easy? Sri Lanka's chances of winning the test are nearly zero! Bangladesh is just wasting their chances here." --- Psychological warfare, Gautam. Goad SL into aggression.

86.2
1
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, down the track again but this follows Shanto. Worked to deep square leg for single
86.1
6
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX, Huuuge down the ground! Skips out and just bludgeons it over long-on. Lovely batting

Coach Phil Simmons on the boundary seemingly indicating to Shanto to wrap this up, but they will bat at least one more over.

END OF OVER:
86 | 17 Runs | BAN: 276/6

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto117 (196b)
  • Nayeem Hasan6 (20b)
  • Prabath Jayasuriya29-3-92-1
  • Tharindu Ratnayake28-1-93-3
85.6
1
Jayasuriya to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, skips down, but Prabath sees it and drags it shorter. Eased to midwicket for a single

Tawhid Rehan: "a 7 RPO target already been set, so why they are batting now?"

MystAbd: "With Shanto's century completed and target pretty much out of reach of srilanka, why dont bangladesh give it a shot and bowl 35 odd overs to Srilankan who might crumble late in last session, who knows?"

85.5
1
Jayasuriya to Nayeem Hasan, 1 run, tossed up on leg, chipped down to long-on
85.4
1
Jayasuriya to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, short of a length outside off, late cut down to deep backward point
85.3
6
Jayasuriya to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX, And another goes all the way! Some would argue this could have happened a few hours ago, but better late than never. Shanto is on the charge, monstered down over long-off
85.2
2
Jayasuriya to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs, length on the stumps, back foot punch down to deep midwicket
85.1
6
Jayasuriya to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX, And now Shanto lets loose! Down the ground, gets to the pitch and launches this into the sightscreen

END OF OVER:
85 | 3 Runs | BAN: 259/6

  • Nayeem Hasan5 (19b)
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto101 (191b)
  • Tharindu Ratnayake28-1-93-3
  • Prabath Jayasuriya28-3-75-1
84.6
0
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, no run, good length outside leg, padded away
84.5
1
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, In the air for a while, but it's on the bounce to Prabath at deep square leg
84.4
1
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, 1 run, tossed up on leg, swept down to fine leg
84.3
0
Ratnayake to Nayeem Hasan, no run, length down leg, padded away

No declaration though. Left-arm over

84.2
1
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run, And there it is! Century for Shanto! Length on leg, and he paddles the reverse sweep behind point. Leaps and celebrates upon completing the single, and then on his knees in worship. Dressing room and fans applaud.
84.1
0
Ratnayake to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run, good length on the stumps, defended into the onside

Okay, Shanto on 99

END OF OVER:
84 | (maiden) | BAN: 256/6

  • Nayeem Hasan4 (16b)
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto99 (188b)
  • Prabath Jayasuriya28-3-75-1
  • Tharindu Ratnayake27-1-90-3
83.6
0
Jayasuriya to Nayeem Hasan, no run, good length on the stumps, defended on the front foot
83.5
0
Jayasuriya to Nayeem Hasan, no run, good length on leg, padded away
83.4
0
Jayasuriya to Nayeem Hasan, no run, tossed up on leg, misses the sweep and this deflects off the pads
83.3
0
Jayasuriya to Nayeem Hasan, no run, comes forward and defends now

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