BAN vs SL Ball by Ball Commentary

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Day 5Session 3

Bangladesh drew with Sri Lanka

Commentary

Sri Lanka 2nd Innings

10:48 AM IST Right then. That’s it from the coverage of this game. Both teams share the spoils in their first outing, but that’s not all from the series. The two will meet again for the second Test match on 23rd May 2022 at 0930 IST (0400 GMT). But as you all know you can join us in advance for the build-up. Till then take care and goodbye!

10:42 AM IST Angelo Mathews win the Man of the Match award for his incredible knock of 199. He says it was disappointing to not get to a double ton. States it was a good wicket to bat on but Bangladesh bowlers bowled well and they had to work really hard for their runs. Adds without partners one can't get to that score and he thanks for the support.

10:40 AM IST Mominul Haque, the captain of Bangladesh is in for a chat. He says he always smiles as he loves smiling. Adds they did well with the bat here, it was a combined effort by the team. Adds Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam bowled really well, Nayeem Hasan was the star in the first innings and they did miss Shoriful. Adds Taijul Islam knows his role and he knows the conditions too. Ends by saying you need to improve in every game and he is looking forward for the next game.

10:39 AM IST Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says they could have scored more in the first innings and they should have put Bangladesh under more pressure. Mentions the pacers did a very good job and the spinners did well in patches and hence, they could not restrict them to a low score but the spinners will learn. Adds they always play to win, they needed to play positively but the shot selection was not the best and they need to learn from that. Credits the way Dickwella and Chandimal played and says they know what to do in such situation.

10:34 AM IST Stay tuned for the presentation...

10:25 AM IST The approach though was extremely slow by the batters from both the sides and that meant, there needed to be a collapse if there was to be a result. Bangladesh did bowl really well in the first two sessions of Day 5 but eventually it ended in a draw.

10:23 AM IST In reply, Bangladesh managed to get a lead of over 50. Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were the heroes with the bat for the hosts as both scored tons. Those efforts took Bangladesh into a position from where they could not lose the game.

End of over 90.10 run

SL: 260/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:61 (96)

Dinesh Chandimal:39 (135)

Mahmudul Hasan Joy:0.1-0-0-0

90.1

Mahmudul Hasan Joy to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, defended.

10:17 AM IST To be honest, the game just moved about a very slow speed. The 5th day was probably the most exciting one but 4 before were quite dull. After electing to bat, Sri Lanka put on a good competitive total courtesy Mathews’ 199. They looked set to score a lot more but the Bangladesh spinners bowled brilliantly to keep them under the 400-run mark.

10:16 AM IST So, the game finally ends in a draw! It was quite difficult to force a result on a wicket which remained good for the batters throughout. Bangladesh did keep hopes alive by picking wickets at regular intervals earlier in the day but the pair of Dimuth Karunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella showed great grit and determination to ensure there is no surprise.

10:15 AM IST The skippers are shaking hands! That means this is the end of the game. One might be wondering, how have they shook hands with 17 overs to go. Well, with Sri Lanka declaring, two overs have been deducted which means we have just the 15 overs left in the day and hence, both the skippers can decide to call it off and that is what they do.

End of over 901 run

SL: 260/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:39 (135)

Niroshan Dickwella:61 (95)

Taijul Islam:34-9-82-4

89.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Goes fuller and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal cuts it towards point.

89.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Goes fuller and on middle, this is defended out. Ohh its a no ball.

89.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

89.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on off, this is defended out.

89.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge. He has nothing to worry oabout it.

89.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

89.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

End of over 898 runs

SL: 259/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:61 (95)

Dinesh Chandimal:39 (128)

Nayeem Hasan:23-5-79-0

88.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

On a good length and on off, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards mid-wicket. A couple of runs taken.

88.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards covers for one.

88.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 4 runs

FOUR! On middle, Dinesh Chandimal makes room for himself and punches it through covers for a boundary.

88.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

88.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

on middle, blocked.

88.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

On middle, this is eased towards covers for one.

End of over 885 runs

SL: 251/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:34 (124)

Niroshan Dickwella:58 (93)

Taijul Islam:33-9-81-4

87.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

87.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

87.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on leg, this is flicked towards short leg.

87.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and outside off, this is eased towards mid-wicket for one.

87.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

on middle, this is blocked.

87.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! On middle, Niroshan Dickwella slog sweeps it through deep square leg for a boundary.

250 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 250/6

End of over 877 runs

SL: 246/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:34 (121)

Niroshan Dickwella:53 (90)

Nayeem Hasan:22-5-71-0

86.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, this eased towards covers. Niroshan Dickwella wanted a single but Dinesh Chandimal sent him back.

86.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 6 runs

SIX! Dinesh Chandimal with some entertainment. Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and lofts it over long on for a maximum.

Dinesh Chandimal

Runs: 34(120)SR: 28.33

86.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is defended towards short leg.

10:02 AM IST A huge appeal but turned down! It is reviewed.

86.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend it but misses and is caught behind. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Bangladesh takes a review. Ultra edge shows that there was a clear gap between the bat and the ball. Not out.

86.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off this is eased towards covers.

86.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

On a length and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

End of over 864 runs

SL: 239/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:28 (116)

Niroshan Dickwella:52 (89)

Taijul Islam:32-9-76-4

85.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal defends it towards silly point.

85.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

on a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks this one out.

85.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

85.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked again.

85.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, blocked.

85.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 4 runs

75.4kph

FOUR! This is a gift from Taijul Islam. A wide full toss, Dinesh Chandimal slaps it through point for a boundary. A new ball taken and Dinesh Chandimal starts it with a boundary.

End of over 852 runs

SL: 235/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:52 (89)

Dinesh Chandimal:24 (110)

Nayeem Hasan:21-5-64-0

84.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella this time sweeps it towards backward square leg.

84.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

84.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off and gets a single.

84.3

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and rotates the strike.

84.2

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On a length and on middle, this is eased towards covers.

84.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

End of over 843 runs

SL: 233/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:23 (109)

Niroshan Dickwella:51 (84)

Taijul Islam:31-9-72-4

83.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

83.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

83.4

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Tossed up on leg, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards square leg for one.

83.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

On middle, this is punched towards covers for one.

83.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fifty up for Niroshan Dickwella. This is his 20th test fifty. On off, this is pushed towards coves for a easy single.

Niroshan Dickwella

Runs: 50(83)SR: 60.24

83.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

End of over 831 run

SL: 230/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:49 (81)

Dinesh Chandimal:22 (106)

Nayeem Hasan:20-5-62-0

82.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and gets a single. Niroshan Dickwella on 49 now.

82.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella defends it again towards the bowler.

82.4

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella pushes it back towards Nayeem Hasan.

82.3

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tossed up on middle, Niroshan Dickwella defends it towards silly point.

82.2

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On off, this is eased towards mid on.

82.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is cut towards point.

End of over 822 runs

SL: 229/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:22 (106)

Niroshan Dickwella:48 (75)

Taijul Islam:30-9-69-4

81.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and drives it towards covers. He wanted a run but Niroshan Dickwella sends him back.

81.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

81.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

74.2kph

On off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and defends it out.

81.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards square leg for one. Niroshan Dickwella on 48 now.

81.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

On a length and on off, Dinesh Chandimal leans forward and pushes it towards long off for one.

81.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

End of over 814 runs

SL: 227/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:47 (74)

Dinesh Chandimal:21 (101)

Nayeem Hasan:19-5-61-0

80.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and outside off, this is driven towards covers.

80.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards Nayeem Hasan.

80.4

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On off, blocked out.

80.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

On middle, this is pushed towards long on for one.

80.2

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

On middle, this is flicked towards squre leg for one.

80.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

82.4kph

Tossed up outside off, Niroshan Dickwella leans back and pushes it towards covers. He gets a couple of runs. Niroshan Dickwella on 46 now.

9:36 AM IST The second new ball is available now. Will Bangladesh take it straightaway? No they haven't gone for the new cherry.

End of over 803 runs

SL: 223/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (100)

Niroshan Dickwella:44 (69)

Taijul Islam:29-9-67-4

79.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

71.2kph

Flighted and outside off, blocked out.

79.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Full, outside off. Chandimal defends it out.

79.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Floated and full, on off. Dinesh Chandimal defends it out watchfully.

79.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

72.7kph

In the air...safe! It is looped up, full and on off. Niroshan Dickwella goes for the sweep yet again but it flies off the top-edge to deep square leg. It lands safely and the batters take one.

79.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller, on off. Dickwella taps it back to the bowler.

79.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Fuller, on middle and leg. Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.

End of over 790 run

SL: 220/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (97)

Niroshan Dickwella:41 (66)

Nayeem Hasan:18-5-57-0

78.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flighted delivery on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket.

78.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, this is worked to mid-wicket.

78.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, defended.

78.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flighted and on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket.

78.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Floats it up on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers.

78.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on off, blocked.

End of over 788 runs

SL: 220/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:41 (66)

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (91)

Khaled Ahmed:7-2-37-0

77.6

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On off, defended.

77.5

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Angled into the pads, Dickwella works it towards square leg.

77.4

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! Short and outside off, this is cut down to third man for a boundary.

77.3

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Good length and on off, Dickwella pushes it to covers.

77.2

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! A really good shot there! Trademark Dickwella. He plays these cheeky shots so well. Short and on middle, right at the end, Dickwella guides it over the keeper and into the third man fence.

77.1

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Well timed again! Shorter and on off, Dickwella stands tall and guides it to point.

End of over 770 run

SL: 212/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (91)

Niroshan Dickwella:33 (60)

Nayeem Hasan:17-4-57-0

76.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

80.0kph

Yet another maiden then for Bangladesh! On off, it is stroked on the off side.

76.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

82.3kph

Slower through the air this time, it lands on off and turns back in. Chandimal works it to square leg.

76.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Floats it up on off, Chandimal is solid in defense.

76.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flighted ball around off, Chandimal strokes it to covers.

76.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

82.5kph

Shorter and on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers.

76.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.0kph

Fires it into the pads, Chandimal looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

End of over 760 run

SL: 212/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:33 (60)

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (85)

Khaled Ahmed:6-2-29-0

75.6

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

131.7kph

Makes the batter play again as this is bowled on middle. Dickwella plays it to mid on. A maiden by Khaled.

75.5

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Yet again angles this into the off pole, Dickwella pushes it to covers.

75.4

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Back of a length and on off, Dickwella stands tall and guides it to point.

75.3

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Good length and on off, kept out.

75.2

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Slightly fuller and on off, Dickwella plays it back to the bowler.

75.1

Khaled Ahmed to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

133.9kph

Nicely timed but for no runs! Shorter and on off, this is guided to point.

End of over 751 run

SL: 212/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (85)

Niroshan Dickwella:33 (54)

Nayeem Hasan:16-3-57-0

74.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Angled into the pads, Chandimal works it to square leg.

74.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

82.4kph

On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

74.4

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

The sweep comes on yet again but Dickwella can't beat the fielder at short fine leg.

74.3

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Flatter and on off, this is pushed to covers.

74.2

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tossed up on off, defended.

74.1

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On the pads, Dickwella sweeps it to short fine leg.

9:10 AM IST Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Nayeem Hasan.

End of over 746 runs

SL: 211/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:20 (84)

Niroshan Dickwella:32 (49)

Khaled Ahmed:5-1-29-0

73.6

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, 2 runs

Two more to end! Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for a couple.

73.5

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Good length and on off, blocked.

73.4

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

A good bumper, on off, Chandimal though spots it early and lets it go.

73.3

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, 4 runs

FOUR! CRACKED AWAY! Chandimal feeds on such deliveries. This is short and outside off, Chandimal slaps it through covers for a boundary.

73.2

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

131.3kph

Back of a length and on off, Chandimal strokes it to mid on.

73.1

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

129.3kph

Starts off with a length ball around off, this is pushed to covers.

9:03 AM IST The final session is set to begin. Bangladesh players make their way out on the field. Followed by Niroshan Dickwella and Dinesh Chandimal who walk to bat for Sri Lanka. Khaled Ahmed to start with the ball.

8:58 AM IST … Day 5, Session 3 …

8:51 AM IST Yet another session filled with excitement comes to an end. In this session 77 runs were scored with the fall of 2 wickets. Bangladesh bowlers picked things up from where they left off after the Lunch break. Taijul Islam got the prized wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne. Once he fell Bangladesh had the game by the scruff of the neck, but Niroshan Dickwella and Dinesh Chandimal displayed grit and determination in their potentially match-saving stand of 44 runs. They are still in the middle with their swords and Sri Lanka would hope they can stick around for a little longer. Sri Lanka have performed really well whenever they have been on the back foot in this Test match. The way their players have turned up, they surely have some fight left in them. Can the Sri Lankan batters continue to frustrate the opposition bowlers to take some points from this match? To find out, join us at 1430 IST (0900 GMT).

End of over 732 runs

SL: 205/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:32 (49)

Dinesh Chandimal:14 (78)

Najmul Hossain Shanto:1-0-2-0

72.6

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella cuts it towards point. That will be tea break for the last day!

72.5

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

87.1kph

Fuller and on off, this is defended towards covers.

72.4

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, blocked out.

72.3

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

87.1kph

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it to square leg. he moves halfway but sends Dinesh Chandimal as there was a chance of run out.

72.2

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

86.2kph

Full toss on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off for one.

72.1

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Tossed up on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

End of over 720 run

SL: 203/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:13 (77)

Niroshan Dickwella:31 (44)

Khaled Ahmed:4-1-23-0

71.6

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

A maiden over. Shorter one this time, Dinesh Chandimal ducks under it.

71.5

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal defends it towards covers.

71.4

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

This is full and on leg, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it to mid on.

71.3

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Sticks to his length and pace, Dinesh Chandimal defends it solidly.

71.2

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Khaled Ahmed.

71.1

Khaled Ahmed to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on stumps, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

8:34 AM IST Change. Khaled Ahmed (3-0-23-0) comes into the attack now.

End of over 713 runs

SL: 203/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:31 (44)

Dinesh Chandimal:13 (71)

Nayeem Hasan:15-3-56-0

70.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Goes full, on off, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket. A couple of runs taken.

Niroshan Dickwella

Runs: 31(44)SR: 70.45

70.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Goes fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella defends it towards silly point.

70.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to point and rotates the strike.

70.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg. He wanted a single but Niroshan Dickwella sent him back.

70.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out.

70.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, giving it a turn, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg.

End of over 708 runs

SL: 200/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:29 (42)

Dinesh Chandimal:12 (67)

Taijul Islam:28-9-64-4

69.6

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out towards Taijul Islam.

69.5

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

83.9kph

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep it but hits his pads. A loud shout from Taijul Islam but the umpire shows no interest.

69.4

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

69.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it through covers for a boundary.

200 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 200/6

69.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

On off, this is punched towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

69.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep but gets a top edge. The ball was in the air for quite some time but falls in no man's land. A couple of runs taken.

End of over 692 runs

SL: 192/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:12 (67)

Niroshan Dickwella:21 (36)

Nayeem Hasan:14-3-53-0

68.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

68.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Goes fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

68.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is eased towards mid-wicket.

68.3

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg and rotates the strike.

68.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Goes full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal punches it towards covers and gets a single.

68.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

72.8kph

tosses it on middle, this is punched towards mid off.

End of over 682 runs

SL: 190/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:20 (35)

Dinesh Chandimal:11 (62)

Taijul Islam:27-9-56-4

67.6

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

87.8kph

On middle, blocked out.

67.5

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

85.0kph

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and defends it solidly.

67.4

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

81.3kph

Sticks to his length, this is defended out.

67.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

81.9kph

Flatter one on middle, Niroshan Dickwella defends it solidly.

67.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

67.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella cuts it to point. A couple of runs taken.

End of over 676 runs

SL: 188/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:18 (29)

Dinesh Chandimal:11 (62)

Nayeem Hasan:13-3-51-0

66.6

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it to square leg for a single.

66.5

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Goes fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards deep square leg. Good fielding from the fielder saving a couple for his team.

66.4

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tosses it up on middle, this is eased towards silly point.

66.3

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella gets on his knees and flicks it to fine leg. A couple of runs taken.

66.2

Nayeem Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tossed up on leg, this is blocked out.

66.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Fuller and on off, this is driven towards covers for one.

End of over 662 runs

SL: 182/6CRR:

Ball

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2LB

Niroshan Dickwella:13 (24)

Dinesh Chandimal:10 (61)

Taijul Islam:26-9-54-4

2LB

65.6

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to cut it but hits his pads as it goes towards the fine leg. A loud shout from Taijul Islam as he thought there was bat involved and a chance for catch. Couple leg byes taken.

65.5

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on off, this is defended.

65.4

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, blocked out.

65.3

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

78.9kph

On the pads. Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella tries to sweep it but misses. The ball hits his pads and a loud appeal from Taijul Islam. The finger stays down.

65.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Good length and on middle, this is blocked out.

65.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

78.3kph

Loopy one on middle, this is defended towards the bowler.

End of over 651 run

SL: 180/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:10 (61)

Niroshan Dickwella:13 (18)

Shakib Al Hasan:25-5-58-1

64.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

This is good batting from Dinesh Chandimal. Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards the mid off region.

64.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, blocked out.

64.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

64.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tosses it up on middle, this is defended towards the bowler.

64.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

64.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Goes fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg for one.

End of over 640 run

SL: 179/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:10 (56)

Niroshan Dickwella:12 (17)

Taijul Islam:25-8-54-4

63.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on leg, this is blocked towards short leg.

63.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

63.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, quicker one this time, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend it but just gets his bat and hits his pads. A loud appeal from Taijul Islam but the finger stays down.

63.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and defends it.

63.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is pushed towards mid on.

63.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, blocked.

End of over 636 runs

SL: 179/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:12 (17)

Dinesh Chandimal:10 (50)

Shakib Al Hasan:24-5-57-1

62.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Dropped! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella tries to defend it but gets an inside edge. It just fell short of the short leg fielder. Niroshan Dickwella gets lucky.

62.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal stays in his crease and flicks it towards square leg for one.

62.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

62.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 4 runs

FOUR! Shorter on off, Dinesh Chandimal gets on his knees and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

62.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella hits it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single as there was a fumble from the fielder.

62.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tosses it on off, Niroshan Dickwella eases it towards mid on.

End of over 620 run

SL: 173/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:5 (47)

Niroshan Dickwella:11 (14)

Taijul Islam:24-7-54-4

61.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Goes fuller again, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Taijul Islam. A maiden over by Islam. He has been on the money in this session.

61.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to covers.

61.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is blocked out.

61.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Keeps bowling fuller and on middle, this is defended out.

61.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off.

61.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to mid off.

End of over 612 runs

SL: 173/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:11 (14)

Dinesh Chandimal:5 (41)

Shakib Al Hasan:23-5-51-1

60.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back toward the bowler.

60.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Flatter and on off, this is eased towards mid on for one.

60.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, this is driven towards covers.

60.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

60.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended.

60.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

7:45 AM IST DRINKS! Bangladesh have been in an outstanding form with their spinners dictating the terms. Sri Lanka only have 4 wickets in hand now. They have a lot of repair work to do. It will be interesting to see how things pan out in the second hour of the second session. An enticing passage of play awaits.

End of over 601 run

SL: 171/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (39)

Niroshan Dickwella:10 (10)

Taijul Islam:23-6-54-4

59.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Loopy one on middle, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards the bowler.

59.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Sticks to his length, this is blocked out.

59.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is eased towards silly point.

59.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on off, this is blocked out.

59.2

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

On off, defended out.

59.1

Taijul Islam to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Good delivery on middle spinning it in, Niroshan Dickwella uses his feet and defends it.

End of over 591 run

SL: 170/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (35)

Niroshan Dickwella:9 (8)

Shakib Al Hasan:22-5-49-1

58.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

76.8kph

Tosses it up on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

58.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out solidly.

58.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run

Fuller and on off, Niroshan Dickwella moves to his back foot and punches it towards covers for one.

58.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, blocked out.

58.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, Niroshan Dickwella tries to defend it but gets an inside edge. He wanted a single but the non-striker sent him back.

58.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Tossed up on middle, this is defended out towards silly point.

End of over 580 run

SL: 169/6CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (33)

Niroshan Dickwella:8 (4)

Taijul Islam:22-6-53-4

57.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.

57.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On a length and on middle, this si pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

57.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.5kph

On middle, this is defended out.

57.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

A good delivery on off, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend but gets an outside edge as it just fell short of the slip.

57.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

80.9kph

On a length and on middle, this is blocked out towards silly point.

57.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

83.8kph

Starts with a fuller one, this is defended out.

End of over 578 runs

SL: 169/6CRR:

Ball

Niroshan Dickwella:8 (4)

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (27)

Shakib Al Hasan:21-5-48-1

56.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards square leg for a boundary.

56.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

Fuller and outside leg, this is left alone.

56.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, no run

On middle, defended.

56.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Niroshan Dickwella, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it over backwards square leg for a boundary. There was a chance for a catch for Taijul Islam who just got his finger tips on the ball. Niroshan Dickwella gets a lucky breakthrough.

7:28 AM IST Niroshan Dickwella comes in at number 8.

56.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

OUT! CAUGHT! Given it away, A short ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva goes on the back foot and pulls it towards Mushfiqur Rahim who does no mistake at mid-wicket. Brilliant bowling from Shakib Al Hasan. Just when Sri Lanka was looking comfortable with their batting they lose another wicket.

Dhananjaya de Silva

33 (60b 3x4 1x6)SR: 55.00

c Mushfiqur Rahim b Shakib Al Hasan

56.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Darts it on middle, this is blocked.

End of over 561 run

SL: 161/5CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (27)

Dhananjaya de Silva:33 (58)

Taijul Islam:21-5-53-4

55.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flatter one on off, Dinesh Chandimal goes on his backfoot and punches it towards short cover.

55.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

A fuller one again, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it back towards Taijul Islam.

55.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

55.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Goes flatter and on middle with a slight turn, Dinesh Chandimal tries to block it bit gets a thick outside edge. Nothing to worry for Dinesh Chandimal. Good bowling from Taijul Islam.

55.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

55.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Goes full and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

End of over 551 run

SL: 160/5CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (22)

Dhananjaya de Silva:32 (57)

Shakib Al Hasan:20-5-40-0

54.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.9kph

This one is outside off, and Dinesh Chandimal has no shot to offer.

54.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.8kph

Full, on off. Chandimal blocks it out.

54.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Outside off, left alone by Chandimal.

54.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Around off, Chandimal blocks it out watchfully.

54.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

A single now as this is pushed to point.

54.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Flighted, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and punches it to cover but unable to get it through the gap.

End of over 540 run

SL: 159/5CRR:

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (18)

Dhananjaya de Silva:31 (55)

Taijul Islam:20-5-52-4

53.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Floated and full, on fifth stump. Dinesh Chandimal defends it to cover. Taijul Islam records his fifth maiden of the innings.

53.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Around off, Chandimal shows full face and taps it back to the bowler.

53.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On off, blocked back to the bowler.

53.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Angled in full and on middle. Dinesh Chandimal defends it out watchfully.

53.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

77.0kph

Full, on off. Chandimal blocks it to cover.

53.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

78.6kph

Full, outside off. Chandimal prods to block it out.

End of over 531 run

SL: 159/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:31 (55)

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (12)

Shakib Al Hasan:19-5-39-0

52.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Flatter, on the pads, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and tucks it to square on the leg side. Just a single off the over.

52.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Tosses it up, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out comfortably.

52.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

83.5kph

Darted on the pads, Dinesh Chandimal clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

52.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

80.7kph

On the stumps, Chandimal defends on his front foot.

52.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

82.3kph

Looped up, on off, Chandimal eases it out.

52.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

82.3kph

On off, blocked out.

End of over 520 run

SL: 158/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:31 (53)

Dinesh Chandimal:3 (8)

Taijul Islam:19-4-52-4

51.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

A maiden for Islam this time. It is full, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva prods and defends it to cover.

51.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

81.3kph

Flatter and on off. Dhananjaya de Silva taps it to point.

51.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Length ball, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it to cover.

51.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

This time Islam angles it into the pads. Dhananjaya de Silva remains solid in his defense.

51.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Angled in on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays back to block it out.

51.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Full, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva shows the full face and defends it out.

End of over 516 runs

SL: 158/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:31 (47)

Dinesh Chandimal:3 (8)

Shakib Al Hasan:18-5-38-0

50.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

A single now as this is flicked through mid-wicket.

50.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Slower through the air with some loop. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and blocks it to short third man off the outside edge.

50.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Looped up, around off. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it back to the bowler n the front foot.

50.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Around off, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out.

50.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played. Tossed up, full and on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva clears his front leg and flicks it aerially through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva

Runs: 30(43)SR: 69.77

50.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Fuller, outside off. Dinesh Chandimal prods and defends it to cover for a single.

End of over 506 runs

SL: 152/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:26 (42)

Dinesh Chandimal:2 (7)

Taijul Islam:18-3-52-4

49.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 runs

FOUR! A shorter one, this is a poor delivery, Dhananjaya de Silva goes on his backfoot and flicks it through mid-wicket. The ball races past the fence for a boundary.

150 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 152/5

49.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Dropped! Goes fuller again, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards mid-wicket. A chance there for the fielder but it falls short. Dhananjaya de Silva gets a lucky breakthrough.

49.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, blocked.

49.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 2 runs

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to covers and a couple of runs taken.

49.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is pushed again towards the bowler.

49.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed towards Taijul Islam.

End of over 492 runs

SL: 146/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:20 (36)

Dinesh Chandimal:2 (7)

Shakib Al Hasan:17-5-32-0

48.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Goes full and on off, this is driven towards covers for a single.

48.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, blocked.

48.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

81.3kph

Goes fuller and on leg, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it towards square leg for one.

48.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Sticks to his length, this is played towards mid on.

48.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to mid off.

48.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

End of over 481 run

SL: 144/5CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:19 (34)

Dinesh Chandimal:1 (3)

Taijul Islam:17-3-46-4

47.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Goes fuller, this is on off, Dhananjaya de Silva eases it to the mid off region.

47.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Flatter one on middle, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

47.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

84.6kph

Goes fuller again, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards covers for one.

47.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended towards mid on.

47.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

86.9kph

On middle, this is blocked out.

6:57 AM IST Dinesh Chandimal is the new man in.

47.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

83.1kph

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the wicket Bangaladesh were looking for. Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket. A brilliant catch from Mominul Haque as he dives to his right and takes it in one hand. A huge blow for Sri Lanka as the man, Dimuth Karunaratne walks out. Bangladesh can sniff something now.

Dimuth Karunaratne

52 (138b 2x4 0x6)SR: 37.68

c Mominul Haque b Taijul Islam

End of over 471 run

SL: 143/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:19 (32)

Dimuth Karunaratne:52 (137)

Shakib Al Hasan:16-5-30-0

46.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

84.2kph

On middle, blocked.

46.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

77.1kph

Fuller and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to defend it but gets an inside edge and hits his pads. He gets lucky as the ball bounces outside the off stumps.

46.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, defended towards short leg.

46.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

72.8kph

Tosses it up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.

46.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Sticks to his length, Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to short leg.

46.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 467 runs

SL: 142/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:19 (29)

Dimuth Karunaratne:51 (134)

Taijul Islam:16-3-45-3

45.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stays in his crease and blocks it out.

45.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 2 runs

83.8kph

Goes fuller again, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards deep square leg. A couple of runs taken.

45.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, this is defended.

45.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to cut it but gets an inside edge. The ball races past the slip towards third man for a boundary. Not where he intended to hit but the result goes his way.

45.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it to point for one.

45.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to hit it but misses.

6:46 AM IST It will be Taijul Islam to spin from the other end.

End of over 457 runs

SL: 135/4CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:50 (132)

Dhananjaya de Silva:13 (25)

Shakib Al Hasan:15-5-29-0

44.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 3 runs

Another full on length, this is on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards fine leg. A good chase from the fielder. Three runs taken.

Dimuth Karunaratne

Runs: 50(132)SR: 37.88

44.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Fuller and on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

44.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

82.1kph

Goes fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne moves to his back foot and defends it to covers for single.

44.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

81.0kph

Similar to last delivery, Dimuth Karunaratne stays in his crease and defends it solidly.

44.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

77.9kph

On off, this is blocked.

44.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

Flatter one outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne drives it past covers. The fielder chases the ball and saves a couple for his team.

6:41 AM IST The second session is set to begin. The Bangladesh players stride out to the middle. Followed by Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva who walk out to bat for Sri Lanka. It will be Shakib Al Hasan to start with the ball. Here we go...

6:39 AM IST ... Day 5, Session 2 ...

6:09 AM IST It could have been Sri Lanka's session but Taijul Islam had other ideas. Islam started the day by leaking a lot of runs. Although, he came back stronger to struck right after the drinks break. Soon, he removed Mathews as well. There is surely some assistance for the spinners with the ball gripping. Bangladesh would be eyeing to take the remaining wickets as quickly as possible to keep the possibility of a victory alive. An enticing session awaits. Which team will have an advantage after the second session? To find out, join us at 1210 IST (0640 GMT).

6:06 AM IST Sri Lanka could not keep their feet on the ground! Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne started the morning session briskly. They stitched a solid stand of 67 off 88 deliveries. Although Mendis slipped out on 48, which did unbalance the ship for the visiting side. Angelo Mathews also followed suit by going back on a duck. Sri Lanka were put on the back foot, but Dimuth and de Silva managed to see off the morning session without any more wickets. Sri Lanka lead by 60 runs, they have just 6 wickets in hand.

6:03 AM IST What an entertaining session this has been. Wouldn’t have asked for a better start to the final day of the first Test match. Sri Lanka started the session aggressively, but Bangla Tigers roared back louder to get take the advantage off the Islanders.

End of over 440 run

SL: 128/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (24)

Dimuth Karunaratne:44 (127)

Taijul Islam:15-3-38-3

43.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

A maiden over. Fuller and on midddle, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes the ball back towards Taijul Islam. That will be Lunch on Day 5.

43.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, this is blocked out to silly point.

43.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Goes fuller and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva leaves it alone.

43.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out towards silly point.

43.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, Dhananjaya de Silva punches it to mid-wicket.

43.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

End of over 439 runs

SL: 128/4CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:44 (127)

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (18)

Nayeem Hasan:12-3-45-0

42.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out to silly point.

42.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards square leg.

42.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

On middle, this is cut towards third man for one.

42.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 6 runs

SIX! A fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a maximum. That was effortless from Dhananjaya de Silva.

42.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 2 runs

Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva goes on his back foot and punches it towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

42.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

End of over 422 runs

SL: 119/4CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:44 (125)

Dhananjaya de Silva:3 (14)

Taijul Islam:14-2-38-3

41.6

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, this is flicked to square leg.

5:54 AM IST Dimuth Karunaratne seems to be in some pain. The physio sprints out on the field to have a look. Dimuth Karunaratne is seen holding his right calf. He is getting some stretching done now. Hopefully it is nothing serious. The physio says the Sri Lankan skipper is good to continue.

41.5

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

73.8kph

Fuller and on leg, a risky attempt from Dimuth Karunaratne who tries to sweep it but misses. A loud appeal from the keeper but there was no bat involved. A slight halt in play as Dimuth Karunaratne looks in some pain.

41.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and hits it hard towards mid-wicket.

41.3

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, blocked out.

41.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Goes fuller again, this time on off, Dhananjaya de Silva eases it towards point for one.

41.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Fuller and on leg, this is flicked towards square leg for a single.

End of over 412 runs

SL: 117/4CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:43 (120)

Dhananjaya de Silva:2 (13)

Shakib Al Hasan:14-5-22-0

40.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

On a length and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards short fine leg for one.

40.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, this is eased towards square leg.

40.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Goes fuller and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva uses his feet and flicks it towards square leg for one.

40.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On off, this is punched towards the covers.

40.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

40.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Fuller and on leg, Dhananjaya de Silva fumbles a bit but defends it in the end.

End of over 401 run

SL: 115/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:1 (9)

Dimuth Karunaratne:42 (118)

Taijul Islam:13-2-36-3

39.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, 1 run

Touch short, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva punches it to cover for a single.

39.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Islam bowls it at the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out solidly.

39.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Loopy ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out watchfully.

39.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Fuller, around off. de Silva defends it to cover on the front foot.

39.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Flatter, on the pads. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and tucks it to the leg side.

39.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Angled in, full and on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it to silly point on the front foot.

End of over 390 run

SL: 114/4CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:42 (118)

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (3)

Shakib Al Hasan:13-5-20-0

38.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

A maiden over by Shakib Al Hasan. This is on the stumps. Dimuth Karunaratne remains solid in his defense.

38.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Full and outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne prods to block it to cover.

38.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On off, defended out.

38.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Quicker and fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne goes back to push it away.

38.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Loopy ball, full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back and defends it.

38.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 381 run

SL: 114/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (3)

Dimuth Karunaratne:42 (112)

Taijul Islam:12-2-35-3

37.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Tossed up, on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva defends it out to safely.

37.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

On off, defended out.

37.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Another chance! Taijul Islam continues to ask the right questions. This is darted on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to fine leg. It goes past the man at leg slip for one.

37.3

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it aerialy to mid-wicket but in no man's land.

37.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

This is full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne dances down the track and tries to flick it away. It goes through the legs of the short leg fielder. The batters though don't take a single.

37.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Darted on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne comes down the track and tucks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 373 runs

SL: 113/4CRR:

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (1)

Dimuth Karunaratne:41 (108)

Shakib Al Hasan:12-4-20-0

36.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

A dot to end the over! Short ball, on off. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it out watchfully.

36.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Touch short, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to the leg side for a single.

36.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On off, blocked out.

36.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

36.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

83.6kph

Short ball, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and cuts it through covers for two runs.

36.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it back to the bowler.

5:29 AM IST Dhananjaya de Silva comes in at number 6.

End of over 361 run

SL: 110/4CRR:

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (15)

Dimuth Karunaratne:38 (103)

Taijul Islam:11-2-34-3

35.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Angelo Mathews goes back on a 14-ball duck after an impressive 199 in the first innings. Taijul Islam grabs his third wicket but this time he gets rid of the big fish. It is full and on off. Angelo Mathews tries to break the shackles, but holes out instead. Mathews slaps it back to the bowler. Taijul Islam keeps his eyes on the ball and grabs the ball sharply. This is only the third time Angelo Mathews has been dismissed on a duck in Test cricket. Bangladesh with the advantage now.

Angelo Mathews

0 (15b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

c & b Taijul Islam

35.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

Short ball, on off. Angelo Mathews punches it to cover.

35.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

A single now as Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to mid on.

35.3

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

84.7kph

On off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out solidly.

35.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Floated and full, angled down leg. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back, tries to flick it away but misses.

35.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

78.5kph

Darted on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

End of over 351 run

SL: 109/3CRR:

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (13)

Dimuth Karunaratne:37 (99)

Shakib Al Hasan:11-4-17-0

34.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

84.8kph

Goes fuller again, Angelo Mathews eases it towards mid off.

34.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

84.7kph

Fuller and on middle, Angelo Mathews pushes it back towards the bowler.

34.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

79.7kph

Goes fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

34.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

78.0kph

On middle, blocked out.

34.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

On a length and wide outside off, Angelo Mathews opens up and eases it to point.

34.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Tossed up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it to square leg for one.

End of over 341 run

SL: 108/3CRR:

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (8)

Dimuth Karunaratne:36 (98)

Taijul Islam:10-2-33-2

33.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is defended out.

33.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

On a full length and outside off, Angelo Mathews pushes it back towards Taijul Islam.

33.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Goes fuller and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

33.3

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On off, Dimuth Karunaratne defends it solidly.

33.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

33.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

80.2kph

Tosses up on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and blocks it to short leg.

End of over 331 run

SL: 107/3CRR:

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (6)

Dimuth Karunaratne:35 (94)

Shakib Al Hasan:10-4-16-0

32.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

82.0kph

On a length and on off, Angelo Mathews pushes it towards mid on.

32.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

83.0kph

Goes fuller around the wicket, on off, this is eased towards silly point.

32.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

86.1kph

On off, this is driven towards covers for one.

32.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

86.6kph

Similar to the last delivery, this is played towards the mid-wicket region.

32.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Another fuller one on off, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

32.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller outside off, this is flicked towards mid on.

End of over 320 run

SL: 106/3CRR:

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (4)

Dimuth Karunaratne:34 (90)

Taijul Islam:9-2-32-2

31.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

87.3kph

On middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

31.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

Fuller and outside off, Angelo Mathews tries to defend it buts gets a thick outside edge. Nothing to worry about for Angelo Mathews. This is clever bowling from Taijul Islam.

31.4

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

83.2kph

Sticks to his length and pace, this is defended out.

31.3

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

80.1kph

On middle, quite slower, this is defended.

5:08 AM IST Angelo Mathews is the new man in.

31.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

OUT! BOWLED! This is excellent bowling from Taijul Islam. Slower on middle, gets just enough turn on off, Kusal Mendis tries to defend it but misses. The ball hits the off stump, as it turns away enough off the deck to get the first wicket of the day. Kusal Mendis looks back in surprise. Just the man Bangladesh wanted and they now have a chance to pressurize Sri Lanka.

Kusal Mendis

48 (43b 8x4 1x6)SR: 111.63

b Taijul Islam

31.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked towards backward point.

5:04 AM IST Drinks! It has been all about Sri Lanka in the first hour of the morning session. Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne have scored at a brisk rate and their side would hope these two can remain unscathed till Lunch. Bangladesh though have not been able to ask the right questions at the beginning, but Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam have managed to squeeze the run flow here as they bowl in tandem. Can Bangladesh find a wicket in the remaining part of the first session?

End of over 310 run

SL: 106/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:34 (90)

Kusal Mendis:48 (41)

Shakib Al Hasan:9-4-15-0

30.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

30.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

78.1kph

Goes fuler this time, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feets and blocks it out solidly.

30.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to punch it towards covers but misses.

30.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

86.8kph

Darts it on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

30.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

82.8kph

Goes on middle this time, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

30.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

80.5kph

Fuller an outside off, Kusal Mendis blocks it towards silly point.

End of over 302 runs

SL: 106/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:48 (41)

Dimuth Karunaratne:34 (84)

Taijul Islam:8-1-32-1

29.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

83.5kph

Only a couple off the over then. Brilliant over by Islam. Full and on off, defended out watchfully.

29.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

86.3kph

Tossed up delivery outside off, Kusal Mendis blocks it towards silly point.

29.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Goes full, on off. Mendis stays back to block it out.

29.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

On off, defended out.

29.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

Good running! Floated and full, drifts in from outside off and turns away a hint off the deck. Mendis uses the pace of the ball and guides it past backward point for a brace.

29.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Full, on the stumps. Mendis prods and blocks it to cover.

End of over 292 runs

SL: 104/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:34 (84)

Kusal Mendis:46 (35)

Shakib Al Hasan:8-3-15-0

28.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Around off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out to safety to see off this over. Just a couple of it. It has been a great start with the ball for Shakib Al Hasan so far in this morning session.

28.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out on the front foot.

28.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

On the pads, Mendis tucks it to square leg for one.

28.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, no run

Full, wide outside off. Kusal Mendis reaches out and defends it to cover.

28.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Kusal Mendis, no run

Tossed up, on off. Mendis defends it out watchfully.

28.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne hits it towards long on for an easy single.

End of over 283 runs

SL: 102/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:33 (81)

Kusal Mendis:45 (32)

Taijul Islam:7-1-30-1

27.6

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Touch short, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne punches it through covers for a run.

27.5

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet to smother the spin, as he defends it back to the bowler.

27.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Darted on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

27.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

Tossed up, around off. Kusal Mendis pushes it to mid off for a single.

27.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Dimuth Karunaratne dances down the track yet again to this full delivery. He works it to long on for a single. 100 up for Sri Lanka now.

100 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 100/2

27.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

78.5kph

Tossed up, full and outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne comes down the track and eases it back to the bowler.

End of over 271 run

SL: 99/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:31 (76)

Kusal Mendis:44 (31)

Shakib Al Hasan:7-3-13-0

26.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

87.6kph

A single then to end this probing over by Shakib Al Hasan. Full, on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

26.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Around off, blocked out.

26.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Full and on off. Dimuth Karunaratne eases it to the off side.

26.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Shakib Al Hasan asking the right questions here. It is floated and full, outside off. It turns in sharply and takes a fine inside edge. The ball lobs off the pads which takes it away from the keeper. A difficult chance to be honest.

26.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller, on the pads. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

26.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Full, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it out to safety.

4:43 AM IST Change. Shakib Al Hasan (6-3-12-0) comes into the attack now.

End of over 264 runs

SL: 98/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:44 (31)

Dimuth Karunaratne:30 (70)

Taijul Islam:6-1-27-1

25.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Loopy ball, around off. Mendis remains solid in his defense.

25.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

On off, blocked out solidly.

25.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! EDGY! Floated and full, on off. This one grips and turns away. Mendis gets on the front foot to defend it but only manages to get a thich outside edge. Luckily for him it goes between the slip fielder and the wicket-keeper for a boundary at third man.

25.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

A dream delivery! Tosses up, full, around off. It turns away off the deck. Mendis tries to block it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

25.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Full, on off. Mendis stays back and drives it to cover. The fielder there dives to his right to make a half-stop.

25.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Floated and full, outside off. Mendis prods and blocks it to cover.

End of over 2512 runs

SL: 94/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:40 (25)

Dimuth Karunaratne:30 (70)

Nayeem Hasan:11-3-36-0

24.6

Nayeem Hasan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

Goes fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis plays it towards long on for one.

24.5

Nayeem Hasan to Kusal Mendis, 6 runs

SIX! Poor delivery from Nayeem Hasan. Back of the length and on middle, Kusal Mendis goes down on his knees and smashes it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

24.4

Nayeem Hasan to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! Back of the length, Kusal Mendis leans back and gets on his knees, flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Kusal Mendis

Runs: 33(23)SR: 143.48

24.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Goes fuller outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it towards covers for one.

Dimuth Karunaratne

Runs: 30(70)SR: 42.86

24.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves it alone.

24.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Tosses up outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne lofts it towards mid off.

End of over 243 runs

SL: 82/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:29 (67)

Kusal Mendis:29 (22)

Taijul Islam:5-1-23-1

23.6

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Goes fuller and wide outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it to point. Single taken.

23.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Kusal Mendis drives it towards covers for a single.

23.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

On off, this is blocked out solidly.

23.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Goes fuller and outside off, Kusal Mendis leans forward and eases it towards covers.

23.2

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

On middle, this is defended towards mid on for a single.

23.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to cut it but misses. Gets lucky there.

End of over 233 runs

SL: 79/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:27 (64)

Kusal Mendis:28 (19)

Nayeem Hasan:10-3-24-0

22.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Goes fuller again, Dimuth Karunaratne leans back a bit and pushes it towards covers for one.

22.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller, this is defended towards silly point.

22.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, this is blocked out solidly.

22.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but fumbles a bit as it hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down.

22.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

Goes fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a brace.

22.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller and outside off, this is defended.

End of over 229 runs

SL: 76/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:28 (19)

Dimuth Karunaratne:24 (58)

Taijul Islam:4-1-20-1

21.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Mendis stays back to this short delivery and punches it to cover but straight to the fielder. 9 runs come off it. Islam has been leaking runs in this morning session.

21.5

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Another single as this is pushed down the ground.

21.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

Fuller, on off. Dimuth Karunaratne drives it through covers for a brace.

21.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

A single now as this is worked down to long off.

21.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! Kusal Mendis is on an aggressive mode here. On a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis uses his feet and lofts it ver mid on. The ball goes behind the ropes for a one bounce boundary.

21.1

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

On middle, this is pushed towards long on for one.

End of over 2114 runs

SL: 67/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:23 (16)

Dimuth Karunaratne:20 (55)

Khaled Ahmed:3-0-23-0

20.6

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, no run

On a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis nudges it towards mid-wicket.

20.5

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, no run

On a length and on middle, this is blocked out.

20.4

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

128.0kph

Shorter and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis moves to his backfoot and punches it towards covers. A couple of runs taken.

20.3

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! Boundaries are raining here. Change of length bowling it outside off, this is driven past covers as the ball races past the fence. Kusal Mendis showing some good batting skills.

20.2

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

131.7kph

FOUR! One more and this is just as similar to the last one. Goes shorter again, this is pulled again through deep square leg for a boundary. Poor delivery from Khaled Ahmed.

20.1

Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! On a length, slightly shorter on leg, Kusal Mendis pulls it through deep square leg for a boundary.

End of over 202 runs

SL: 53/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:20 (55)

Kusal Mendis:9 (10)

Taijul Islam:3-1-11-1

19.6

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it.

19.5

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne puts his leg forwards and blocks it out.

19.4

Taijul Islam to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Flatter one outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it towards mid off.

19.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

Goes fuller and on off, this is eased towards covers. A quick single. This is good running between the wickets.

19.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Sticks to bowling it on off, this is eased towards silly point.

19.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

On off, blocked.

19.1

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked out. Ohh, no-ball again.

End of over 193 runs

SL: 51/2CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:20 (52)

Kusal Mendis:8 (6)

Khaled Ahmed:2-0-9-0

18.6

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length and on middle, this is pushed back towards Khaled Ahmed.

18.6

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Outside off, this is left alone. Ohh its a no ball as the bowler oversteps. Ahmed needs to reload his final delivery.

18.5

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On a length and on off swinging it in, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but misses. This was close. The ball just aired past the stumps as it goes towards the keeper.

18.4

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller and on off, this is flicked towards mid-wicket.

18.3

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On off, this is blocked.

18.2

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

On a length and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards short mid-wicket. He gets a couple of runs.

50 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 50/2

18.1

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to cut it but misses.

End of over 189 runs

SL: 48/2CRR:

Ball

Kusal Mendis:8 (6)

Dimuth Karunaratne:18 (45)

Taijul Islam:2-1-9-1

17.6

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid on. The ball races past mid on as the fielder chases it but can only escort it to the boundary line.

4:05 AM IST Khaled Ahmed to bowl from the other end.

17.5

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

FOUR! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid on. The ball races past mid on as the fielder chases it but can only escort it to the boundary line.

17.4

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

86.2kph

On off, blocked out.

17.3

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

FOUR! First one of the day, On a length and outside off, this is driven past covers. The ball goes over the ropes for a boundary.

17.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, no run

Similar to the last delivery, this is defended towards the point region.

17.2

Taijul Islam to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

Islam starts with a loopy one, this is eased towards covers. It is given as a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

4:01 AM IST The morning session on Day 5 is set to begin. The Bangladesh players make their way out to the middle. Followed by Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis, the new batsman who walk out to bat for Sri Lanka. Taijul Islam to continue with the ball and complete his over. Here we go...

3:58 AM IST Litton Das is in for a chat. On being asked about the slump back in 2020 he says that he changed his mindset, remained patient and he is enjoying the success in the recent years. Mentions that his side accepts him as a valuable asset to the squad.

3:51 AM IST Even though the most likely result is still a draw, Bangladesh would be hoping for a great start to the morning session. A couple more wickets and the pressure would be on the visiting side. Sri Lanka though have some great batters under their ranks who can bat throughout the day to make sure they take some point out of this match. An enticing session of Test cricket awaits. Stay tuned...

3:05 AM IST Hello and a warm welcome to Day 5 of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Bangladesh clearly held the upper hand after the morning session on the previous day. Although Sri Lanka fought back harder to all-out Bangladesh with just a lead of 68 runs. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka would be a tad disappointed after losing two early wickets.

3:01 AM IST ... Day 5, Session 1 ...

12:26 PM IST Earlier in the day, Bangladesh batted, batted and batted. They managed a lead of over 50 courtesy of good innings from Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim. Credit to Sri Lanka though, they fought back exceedingly well. But they will be disappointed with how things ended on Day 4. The lead is not a big one but could be a decisive one. Day 5 promises to be an exciting one and one would not want to miss. Also, let us hope we get all the allotted overs on Day 5 as we have already missed out on quite a few. The action on Day 5 begins at 9:30 am IST (4:00 am GMT). But our build-up will begin in advance. Do join us then. For now, goodbye and take care!

12:24 PM IST Sri Lanka on the other hand, will probably need a good session or a session and a half and they’ll be safe. However, they’ll need the likes of Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, and Dimuth Karunaratne to show great character. Despite the experience they have, it is going to be a real test and it will be interesting to see if they do get through it.

12:12 PM IST Bangladesh still leads by another 29 runs and they’ll hope they can take a couple more before that deficit is wiped off. The wicket has started to play tricks. It is turning and there is variable bounce so it is not going to be easy for the batters on Day 5. The spinners have to play a big role and will have to be at their best game if the hosts are to force a result.

12:12 PM IST Big smiles on the faces of the Bangladesh players as they make their way off and rightly so. It seemed like Sri Lanka would head into Day 5 with all 10 wickets intact but two wickets at the end have just given hope to all that there maybe a chance of a result.

17.1

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Taijul Islam has his man! He did trouble him in his previous over but he gets him this time. That is a cracking delivery. Tosses it up, fuller one on off and turning it inside. Lasith Embuldeniya leans forward and tries to defend it but he misses it. The ball sneaks past his inside edge and goes on to hit the stumps. What a way to end the day. Sri Lanka are two down as Lasith Embuldeniya walks back in disappointment. That will be Stumps on Day 4!

Lasith Embuldeniya

2 (22b 0x4 0x6)SR: 9.09

b Taijul Islam

End of over 170 run

SL: 39/1CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:18 (45)

Lasith Embuldeniya:2 (21)

Nayeem Hasan:9-3-21-0

16.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Beaten! A peach of a delivery! Shorter ball, spinning away, outside off. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and looks to block this but he gets beaten on the outside edge.

16.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Angling on the pads, fuller ball. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

16.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

16.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Shorter ball, around middle and off. Dimuth Karunaratne pushes it off the back foot towards cover.

16.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Back of a length, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it from within his crease.

16.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Shorter ball, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

End of over 160 run

SL: 39/1CRR:

Ball

Lasith Embuldeniya:2 (21)

Dimuth Karunaratne:18 (39)

Taijul Islam:1-1-0-0

15.6

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

On middle, fuller ball. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out solidly.

15.5

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

82.0kph

Shorter ball, outside off, this one keeps low as well. Lasith Embuldeniya looks to block this but he misses.

15.4

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

NOT OUT! A fuller ball, spinning in, around off. Lasith Embuldeniya prods forward and tries to defend this but he misses. The ball goes on to hit the pads and lobs up towards silly point. A huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Lasith Embuldeniya reviews it immediately. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates the impact was outside. The on-field decision has to overturned! Lasith Embuldeniya survies!

12:00 PM IST Lasith Embuldeniya has taken a review! The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking indicates the impact was outside. Good review from Lasith Embuldeniya!

15.3

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Another shorter one, turning in, around middle, this one stays low as well. Lasith Embuldeniya does well to block this out.

15.2

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Outside off, spinning in, shorter ball. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out.

15.1

Taijul Islam to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Quicker through the air, full, around off. Lasith Embuldeniya leans and tries to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge past the fielder at silly point.

End of over 151 run

SL: 39/1CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:18 (39)

Lasith Embuldeniya:2 (15)

Nayeem Hasan:8-2-21-0

14.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Back of a length, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out off the back foot.

14.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller ball, around middle and off. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out.

14.4

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, 1 run

Drifting in around middle, shorter ball. Lasith Embuldeniya taps it towards square leg for a single.

14.3

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Beaten! An absolute beauty by Nayeem Hasan! Tosses it up, full, this one lands around off and spins away. Lasith Embuldeniya leans forward and tries to block this but he gets beaten on the outside edge.

14.2

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Another tossed up ball, outside off, fuller ball. Lasith Embuldeniya once again lunges forward and defends it out.

14.1

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Tosses it up, full, outside off. Lasith Embuldeniya presses forward and defends it out.

End of over 142 runs

SL: 38/1CRR:

Ball

Lasith Embuldeniya:1 (11)

Dimuth Karunaratne:18 (37)

Shakib Al Hasan:6-3-12-0

13.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, 1 run

Fuller ball, outside off, loopy one as well. Lasith Embuldeniya prods forward and looks to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge away from the slip fielder. Single taken!

13.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

On middle, defended.

13.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Similar to the last delivery, Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it again.

13.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is defended.

13.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

A fuller ball from over the wicket, slower through the air, on middle. Lasith Embuldeniya defends it out solidly.

13.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Loopy ball, full, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne flicks it wide of mid on for a single.

End of over 130 run

SL: 36/1CRR:

Ball

Lasith Embuldeniya:0 (6)

Dimuth Karunaratne:17 (36)

Nayeem Hasan:7-2-20-0

12.6

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

A maiden over! Tossed up on middle and off, Lasith Embuldeniya pushes it back towards Nayeem Hasan.

12.5

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

12.4

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

On middle, this is pushed back towards Nayeem Hasan.

12.3

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended towards silly point.

12.2

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.

12.1

Nayeem Hasan to Lasith Embuldeniya, no run

Tosses it up, full, around middle. Lasith Embuldeniya blocks it out.

End of over 120 run

SL: 36/1CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:17 (36)

Lasith Embuldeniya:0 (0)

Shakib Al Hasan:5-3-10-0

11.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

79.9kph

Another shorter ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

11:49 AM IST Lasith Embuldeniya the nightwatchman comes to the crease.

11.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

OUT! RUN OUT! Bangladesh have their first breakthrough! A mix-up in the middle and Oshada Fernando walks back to the hut. A shorter ball, turning in on middle. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it towards mid-wicket and leaves his crease. Oshada Fernando runs across as well, but he is sent back when he is halfway down the pitch. Taijul Islam collects the ball and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end. Oshada Fernando puts in a dive but he fails to make his ground. OUT says the third umpire!

Dimuth Karunaratne

17 (35b 2x4 0x6)SR: 48.57

run out (Taijul Islam)

11.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Another short ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne tucks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

11.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Shorter ball, around middle. Dimuth Karunaratne defends it out.

11.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Shorter ball, angling down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne prods forward and looks to block this but he misses.

11.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratne steps down the pitch and pushes it towards mid-wicket.

End of over 113 runs

SL: 36/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:17 (30)

Oshada Fernando:19 (36)

Nayeem Hasan:6-1-20-0

10.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

Shorter ball, angling down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it towards short fine leg.

10.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Outside off, spinning away, fuller ball. Dimuth Karunaratne presses forward and defends it out watchfully.

10.4

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 1 run

Serves a fuller ball from 'round the wicket, turning in, on middle. Oshada Fernando knocks it down the long on for a single.

10.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1 run

84.2kph

Shortish ball, outside off, spinning away. Dimuth Karunaratne hangs back and cuts it towards point for a single.

10.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Tosses it up, on middle, full in length. Dimuth Karunaratne presses forward and blocks it out.

10.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

85.2kph

Shorter ball, down the leg side. Dimuth Karunaratne looks to flick this but he misses.

End of over 104 runs

SL: 33/0CRR:

Ball

Oshada Fernando:18 (35)

Dimuth Karunaratne:15 (25)

Shakib Al Hasan:4-2-10-0

9.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Oshada Fernando sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.

9.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Good length and on middle, this is defended.

9.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Goes fuller and on middle, This is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

9.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On middle, blocked.

9.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Similar to last delivery, this is defended.

9.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Tossed up on middle, this is eased towards silly point.

End of over 94 runs

SL: 29/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:15 (25)

Oshada Fernando:14 (29)

Nayeem Hasan:5-1-17-0

8.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

8.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Sticks to his length, this is blocked towards mid off.

8.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

83.9kph

On middle, Dimuth Karunaratne goes on his backfoot and punches it towards mid off.

8.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

80.5kph

On middle, blocked.

8.2

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 1 run

On off, this is pushed towards square leg for one.

8.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 3 runs

On a length and on middle, this is punched towards deep mid-wicket. Three runs taken.

End of over 86 runs

SL: 25/0CRR:

Ball

Oshada Fernando:13 (28)

Dimuth Karunaratne:12 (20)

Shakib Al Hasan:3-2-6-0

7.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando leans forward and defends it.

7.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 2 runs

On a length and on middle, Oshada Fernando slap sweeps it towards short fine leg. A good chase by the fielder. A couple of runs taken.

7.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 4 runs

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.

7.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On a length and on off, this is eased towards silly point.

7.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On middle, blocked.

7.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On a length outside off, spinning it away, this is left alone.

End of over 74 runs

SL: 19/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:12 (20)

Oshada Fernando:7 (22)

Nayeem Hasan:4-1-13-0

6.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

A loud shout by Nayeem Hasan again but the finger stays down. Fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne tries to defend it but misses as it hits the pads. That probably seems to be sliding down leg.

6.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, blocked.

6.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on middle. Dimuth Karunaratne skips down the pitch and hits it straight back to the bowler. Nayeem takes a good low catch and celebrates. Dimuth Karunaratne though stays on the pitch. The decision goes towards the third umpire and the soft signal is out. The replays show that the ball just falls short of Nayeem Hasan. It brushes the ground before going into Nayeem Hasan's hands. NOT OUT says the third umpire!

11:24 AM IST Is that a fair catch? The soft signal is out! The replays roll in. The ball seems to be brushing the ground before Nayeem Hasan catches it. Not out is the final decision.

6.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratne uses his feet and defends it solidly.

6.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

85.1kph

On middle, blocked.

6.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 4 runs

82.3kph

FOUR! A poor delivery, short and wide, Dimuth Karunaratne cuts it towards point for a boundary.

End of over 60 run

SL: 15/0CRR:

Ball

Oshada Fernando:7 (22)

Dimuth Karunaratne:8 (14)

Shakib Al Hasan:2-2-0-0

5.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

90.6kph

On middle, this is eased towards mid off.

5.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

85.6kph

Sticks to bowling it on middle, Oshada Fernando defends its solidly.

5.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On off, blocked.

5.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

outside off, this is defended towards short leg.

5.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

on a length and on middle, this is blocked out.

5.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan

End of over 55 runs

SL: 15/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:8 (14)

Oshada Fernando:7 (16)

Nayeem Hasan:3-1-9-0

4.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

Goes fuller and on off, this is driven towards long on. A couple of runs taken.

4.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On off, defended.

4.4

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.

4.3

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Loopy one on leg, Oshada Fernando tries to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads. A loud appeal from Nayeem Hasan but the umpire shows no interest.

4.2

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 2 runs

Fuller and on off, this is driven past covers. A couple of runs taken.

4.1

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Outside off, this is left alone.

End of over 40 run

SL: 10/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:6 (12)

Oshada Fernando:4 (12)

Shakib Al Hasan:1-1-0-0

3.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

84.9kph

Sticks to his length, this is blocked out. A maiden over by Shakib Al Hasan.

3.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

85.0kph

On middle, this is flicked towards square leg.

3.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

3.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

3.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and outside off, this is left alone.

3.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Tosses up on middle, this is pushed back towards Shakib Al Hasan.

11:08 AM IST Shakib Al Hasan comes into the attack.

End of over 34 runs

SL: 10/0CRR:

Ball

Oshada Fernando:4 (12)

Dimuth Karunaratne:6 (6)

Nayeem Hasan:2-1-4-0

2.6

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On middle, this is defended.

2.5

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

79.0kph

Loopy one outside off, spinning in, Oshada Fernando tries to drive it but gets an inside edge back onto his pads. Oshada Fernando gets lucky there.

2.4

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Loopy one on middle, this is defended.

2.3

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Fuller one on leg, Oshada Fernando fumbles a bit but lets it go in the end.

2.2

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On middle, defended.

2.1

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, 4 runs

82.9kph

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando uses his feet and lofts it over mid on. The ball goes behind the ropes for a one bounce boundary.

End of over 26 runs

SL: 6/0CRR:

Ball

Dimuth Karunaratne:6 (6)

Oshada Fernando:0 (6)

Khaled Ahmed:1-0-6-0

1.6

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, 2 runs

Sticks to his length, this is driven past mid off. Good chase by the fielder. A couple of runs taken.

1.5

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes full and outside off, this is defended towards mid off.

1.4

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves it alone.

1.3

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

On middle, blocked.

1.2

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, 4 runs

FOUR! A fuller and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne opens the face of his bat and drives it through point for a boundary. Sri Lanka are underway!

1.1

Khaled Ahmed to Dimuth Karunaratne, no run

Goes fuller outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne blocks it out.

10:59 AM IST Khaled Ahmed will bowl from the other end.

End of over 10 run

SL: 0/0CRR:

Ball

Oshada Fernando:0 (6)

Dimuth Karunaratne:0 (0)

Nayeem Hasan:1-1-0-0

0.6

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Sticks to his length and on middle, Oshada Fernando blocks it out. A good maiden over by Nayeem Hasan.

0.5

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Goes fuller again, Oshada Fernando defends it solidly.

0.4

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Fuller and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

0.3

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

On a length and on middle, Oshada Fernando defends it towards silly mid off.

0.2

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Goes fuller and on middle, Oshada Fernando eases it towards point.

0.1

Nayeem Hasan to Oshada Fernando, no run

Tossed up delivery on middle, this is blocked out.

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Series

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Series Period

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