Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 4 Live: Follow Scorecard, Commentary And Updates From Colombo
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 4 Live: Kusal Mendis played a pivotal role with the bat before the spinners, led by Prabath Jayasuriya, left Bangladesh on the verge of an innings defeat on Day Three of the second Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.
Mendis's composed 84 helped the hosts extend their lead to 211, while Bangladesh's second innings collapsed under relentless spin, finishing the day still 96 runs behind with only four wickets remaining. Having seen the first Test drawn, Sri Lanka will aim to seal the series with a clinical win here.
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