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Khaleej Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Nissanka ton puts Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test
In-form opener Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh on day two in Colombo on Thursday. The hosts were 290-2 at stumps, a lead of 43 on the back of Nissanka's sparkling innings off 238 balls. It follows his career-best score of 187 in the first Test in Galle, which ended in a draw. Nissanka found an able partner in former skipper Dinesh Chandimal, who scored a fluent 93 before a lapse in judgement saw him lose his wicket minutes before stumps. The two put on 194 runs together. "We are in a very good position, tomorrow we have to bat the whole day. We will try to get a lead of 150 to 200," said wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis. "Shame he missed out on a double hundred in Galle. I hope he does it here," he said of Nissanka. Frustrated by their inability to break through, Bangladesh resorted to negative lines and spread fields but Chandimal and Nissanka answered with a flurry of reverse sweeps. Nissanka's opening partner Lahiru Udara was undone for 40 by a Taijul Islam delivery that held its line. Originally given not out, the decision was overturned after a review. Earlier, debutant Sonal Dinusha took 3-22 as Sri Lanka bowled out the visitors for 247. Bangladesh resumed the day on 220-8 and lasted 8.3 overs with overnight batsman Taijul the last man out for 33, caught off Dinusha's left-arm spin. All-rounder Dinusha, who came in for the retired Angelo Mathews, had made an instant impact by dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das on the opening day. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando also finished with three wickets after he struck the first blow on Thursday. Taijul offered some resistance and survived a reprieve on 20 when Kamindu Mendis shelled a tough chance at wide mid-off, denying Fernando his fourth wicket. The left-hander frustrated the hosts with a gutsy knock during which he copped a few blows to the helmet. Bangladesh eked out 33 runs for the last two wickets. Play began 15 minutes early to compensate for overs lost to rain on day one when only 71 of the scheduled 90 overs were possible. The winner at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club ground will clinch the series after last week's draw. "Sri Lanka are ahead in the game at the moment, but we know the new ball is due," said Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons. "We will try to make an impact with the new ball. We know things can happen quickly if we are able to get a couple of wickets with the new ball."
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 83 without loss at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test after dismissing Bangladesh for 247 early in the morning session. Pathum Nissanka (42) and Lahiru Udara (40) combined to get Sri Lanka into a strong position at the first interval Thursday. Advertisement Bangladesh resumed the day at 220-8 and lost the two remaining wickets after adding 27 more runs. Opening batter Shadman Islam's 46 was the highest score for the tourists, while four others made good starts and scored in the 30s but failed to press on. Rookie left-arm spin bowler Sonal Dinusha had the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 3-22, while fast bowler Asitha Fernando returned 3-51. The first test of the two-match series ended in a draw last week at Galle. ___ AP cricket: The Associated Press
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha, right, is congratulated by Kusal Mendis for taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Taijul Islam during the second day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Sri Lanka dominates early on day 2 after dismissing Bangladesh for 247
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 83 without loss at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test after dismissing Bangladesh for 247 early in the morning session. Pathum Nissanka (42) and Lahiru Udara (40) combined to get Sri Lanka into a strong position at the first interval Thursday. Bangladesh resumed the day at 220-8 and lost the two remaining wickets after adding 27 more runs. Opening batter Shadman Islam's 46 was the highest score for the tourists, while four others made good starts and scored in the 30s but failed to press on. Rookie left-arm spin bowler Sonal Dinusha had the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 3-22, while fast bowler Asitha Fernando returned 3-51. The first test of the two-match series ended in a draw last week at Galle. ___ AP cricket:


The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
SL vs BAN LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test Day 2 Updates: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara open; Bangladesh 247 all out
Welcome to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. SL vs BAN 2ND TEST - LIVE SCORECARD DAY 1 REPORT Debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha and fast bowlers Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando took two wickets each to help Sri Lanka limit Bangladesh to 220 for eight at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test on Wednesday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first at the Singhalese Sports Club. The visitor endured a nervous start, losing its first wicket with the total on five. Opening batter Anamul Haque failed to capitalize on a reprieve when Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis dropped him off fast bowler Asitha Fernando. But he was soon out by the same bowler after a few deliveries without scoring. Read the full report here: Sri Lankan bowlers restrict Bangladesh to 220 for eight at Stumps TOSS Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka. PLAYING XIs Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Nahid Rana Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Ratnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando LIVE STREAMING INFO How to watch the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka live on TV in India? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka live in India? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be streamed live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites in India. THE SQUADS Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad, Khaled Ahmed, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera. Related Topics Sri Lanka / Bangladesh