The fans react as the sensational 187 of Pathum Nissanka leads the fight of Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on Day 3 of Wales
Sri Lanka responded to BangladeshImposing the first total of 495 with an effort as a compound and authority striking effort on day 3 of the 1st test in Galle. Pathum Nissanka was the interpreter off competition, creating a magnificent 187 which anchored the sleeves and turned the momentum in favor of Sri Lanka. His elegant game of blows and his ability to convert begin into a large score highlighted his growing stature in the test arena. With precious contributions from Dinesh Chandimal And Angelo MathewsSri Lanka ended day 3 to 368/4 in 93 Overs, following 127 points and firmly in the competition.
The Masterclass of Pathum Nissanka lays the foundations of Sri Lanka on day 3
Nissanka beat balance and maturity from the moment he came out in the middle. Despite the early loss of The airWho fell to Taijul Islam for 29 years, Nissanka held firm. He established crucial partnerships, first a stand of 157 points with Dinesh Chandimal, which marked a stable standard, then a stand of 89 points with Angelo Mathewswhich added 39 years. Nissanka spoke of its half-century of 88 balls, its century of 136 deliveries and its 150 on 201 balls, a round marked by a net timing, controlled aggression and unshakable concentration. His only limits of six and 23 years old came with elegant placement rather than raw power. He was finally dismissed for 187 by Hasan Mahmud At the end of the last session, ending one of the best test strokes by an Sri Lankan opener lately. His sleeves were the backbone of a disciplined response while Sri Lanka avoided collapse and is built regularly towards parity.
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Bangladesh quarrers work without rewarding a Galise
Bangladesh quarrers had trouble maintaining the same level of control they displayed during their dividement in the stick. With the land offering little help in day 3, as Nahid Rana And Nayem Hasan It is difficult to extract movements or turn. Hasan and Taïjul Islam picked up a counter each, while Part-Timer Monilulul Haque managed to remove the mathews with a sharp turner. But for most of the day, the quisors were frustrated by the solid technique and the calculated approach of Sri Lanka. The second new ball taken late in the day offered a brief gleam of hope, but Kamindo errors (37 not out) and the skipper Dhananjaya of Silva (17 not out) assured that there were no more breakthroughs. With two days to do and Sri Lanka is still at 127 points, the match is delicately ready for a captivating finish.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Congratulations to @ Patumnissanka18 On his first hundred in Sri Lanka and an important blow for his country.
– Roshan Abeysinghe (@roshancricket) June 19, 2025
Third test for Pathum Nissanka, his first since the match won a hundred in London last year. Since then, there has been only half-century in nine rounds. He was an 89 polished in Port Elizabeth where he played Rabada and Jansen so well, then threw him in Maharaj.
– Rex Clementine (@rexclémat) June 19, 2025
Nissanka was sensational #Slvban
– Mark Machado (@Markmachado) June 19, 2025
It’s good to see Nissanka finally get a big one at home. Only made an average of 23 in Sri Lanka before that and had fallen at the beginning of 8 of his last 13 shots – all inside the first 10 Overs – 4 times vs rhythm and turns each.
– Shivam (@surf_excelsheet) June 19, 2025
Crafty 💯 Form the batheum Nissanka bat 👏👏👏 His timing is impeccable in these sleeves and the patience it has shown is simply superb. Excellent rounds. #Slvban
– Nirthanan (@nirthanan) June 19, 2025
Day 3, strains
– SL: 368/4, Trail by 127 Runs 🏏
– Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant sleeves of 187 🙌#Crickettwitter #Slvban #pathumnissanka #Srilankacricket pic.twitter.com/oedauwypwu– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) June 19, 2025
Dinesh Chandimal marked 10 fifty scores in its last 13 tests, including 2 tonnes 🔥#Slvban pic.twitter.com/xbgxtbwnt
– ThepoppingCrease (@poppingcreasesa) June 19, 2025
Drummers with Double Hunged both ODI and tests:
Sachin Tendulkar
Virender Sehwag
Chris Gayle
Rohit SharmaPathum Nissanka missed the chance for 13 points.#Banvsl
– Kh naeem 🇧🇩 (@ khnaem962) June 19, 2025
Dinesh Chandimal is so underestimated. Probably the best week of his time. decent averages in Sena despite a weak side
– Black kayak (@teansostrich) June 19, 2025
We finish day 3 on a 368/4 fort, considerably fill the gap on the total of the first rounds of Bangladesh.#Slvban # WTC27 #Galletest pic.twitter.com/r9r0wyz3qx
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@officialslc) June 19, 2025
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