The opening day of second test between Sri Lanka And Bangladesh has delivered an exhausting and action -raised competition. In the game affected by the rain at the picturesque Sports Sports club in Colombo, the two teams fought hard, but it was the hosts, Sri Lanka, which would be the happier side of Stumps. After the end of the first match in a draw, this match is crucial for both games when they have a serial victory.
Bangladesh vacillates under pressure despite some promising departures
After winning the draw, the Bangladesh chose to beat first on a field offering aid for queries. They lost the opener Anamul Haque early for only 5 points, but Shadman Islam And Monilulul Haque ruled the rounds with a brief partnership of 38 points. However, the partnership finally ended when Dhananjaya of Silva took a problem to remove mominul for 21 points.
Later, the experienced duo of Litton that And Mushfiquur Rahim Saved the side of a collapse and helped stabilize the sleeves. However, the two strikers failed to convert their departures into a great total, because they were rejected shortly after crossing the 30 -point brand. Bangladesh was reduced to 220 points with the loss of 8 counters at the end of day 1. The side must consider a practical contribution of Taienders.
A brilliant Bowling Performance of Sri Lankan Quiteurs
For the hosts, it was a brilliant day with the ball, as every bowling player contributed. The key higher point was the young Sonal Dinusha, which picked up 2 counters. The left -handed orthodox spinner has maintained tight lines and lengths, never allowing Bangladesh strikers to deposit. Apart from him, Pacer Vishwa Fernando And Send us Fernando also picked up two counters each. In the meantime, Tharindu RatnayakeAnd Dhananjaya cut with a counter each.
The hosts will now try to conclude the tail quickly on day 2 and take total control of the match. With a momentum on their side, Sri Lanka will aim to come back stronger with the bat and display a large first cycle total to exert pressure on the Bangladesh.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Ok I saw Sonal Dinusha is pretty Jadeja 2.0
– Milk identifier (@ProxyCRICKET) June 25, 2025
It is a brilliant change of bowling and the captain of DDS👏#Slvban #Slvsban
– Mohammad azam (@ iamazam14) June 25, 2025
This is a brilliant Bowling performance of Sri Lanka today. They never allowed Bangla strikers to deposit. Sonal you beauty. #Slvsban pic.twitter.com/zkokseqxu
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) June 25, 2025
Day 1, strains
Bangladesh: 220/8 in 71 Overs. Sri Lanka played very well and they managed to take 8 counters 🏏#Crickettwitter #Slvban #Srilankacricket pic.twitter.com/f4dgywgkix
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) June 25, 2025
Sonal Dinusha is the type of players that Sri Lanka selectors will love so much that they will choose it for the T20 World Cup next year because he has played well in tests …
– Johann (@ jrajak10) June 25, 2025
Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando in Sri Lankan conditions are much better than Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in English conditions.#Banvsl
below 250 for sure #Slvsban
– Fuad Hasan (@fuadxyz) June 25, 2025
Brilliant Day for Sri Lanka. Their questions were to the brand. They have full control of the game.#Slvban
– IPL (@watchiplvideos) June 25, 2025
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