Player of the Match
Player of the Match

2pm Well, then Sri Lanka have secured a 211-run first-innings lead. Not bad when you've lost the toss I suppose. Nissanka, Chandimal and Kusal Mendis have been the architects of this batting performance, with support acts from Lahiru Udara and Kamindu Mendis. Taijul Islam was by far Bangladesh's best bowler, and it is reflected in his figures. We should have the third innings starting soon, and there should be plenty of action after a short break.

BK: "Apart from Kusal Mendis I don't think Sri Lanka will be too disappointed with having a bowl at Bangladesh this early before tea."

Scanners: "'How very Stoke City of you."...on a Tuesday night, in January." -- Ah, I see you're cultured. And just to add, a cold, rainy Tuesday night!

Afser: "Cant really blame Mendis since he doesnt have a proper partner on the side as he has to take most of the strike" -- Also, it was Vishwa who had set off on the second run. Mendis was actually happy with the single, and the hesitation caused the run out.

Mazhar: "SL should be looking to bowl out Bangladesh inside today. BD batters will help them if they try"

Venkat : "Any efforts to try and Injuring the bowlers is negative cricket." -- Of course. I was only having some fun.

Adam : "Getting run out there is criminal. "

Harry: "Mendis doing Mendis things.Getting out hit wicket in IPL.Getting out when a century is in his sight"

116.5
W
Taijul Islam to AM Fernando, OUT, Five for Taijul, and Sri Lanka fold for 458, and a lead of 211. Asitha saw one overpitched and looked to go down the ground but he can't clear mid-on, where Shadman Islam backtracks and jumps to take it above his head. It's Taijul's 17th Test five-for, and a very well deserved one. And now, onto the batters

AM Fernando c Shadman Islam b Taijul Islam 0 (2m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

116.4
0
Taijul Islam to AM Fernando, no run, Asitha keeps out another one tossed up on stumps<
116.3
0
Taijul Islam to AM Fernando, no run, Tossed up on leg, kept out

Harry: "Better if bangladesh tries to injure one of srilankas star bowler with nahids bouncers.Things can go in thier way" -- How very Stoke City of you. I like it.

Bangladesh 3rd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st31Anamul HaqueShadman Islam
2nd0Mominul HaqueShadman Islam
3rd32Mominul HaqueNajmul Hossain Shanto
4th7Mushfiqur RahimNajmul Hossain Shanto
5th30Mushfiqur RahimLitton Das
6th15Litton DasMehidy Hasan Miraz
7th2Litton DasNayeem Hasan
8th7Taijul IslamNayeem Hasan
9th5Taijul IslamEbadot Hossain
10th4Ebadot HossainNahid Rana