SL vs BAN Ball by Ball Commentary

BAN

285/6(D) 495/10

72/4485/10

Day 5Session 3

Sri Lanka drew with Bangladesh

Commentary

Sri Lanka 2nd Innings

12:18 PM IST Right then, that is it from this emphatic Test match where both teams tried their best but could not force a result, and this series goes to the final Test. The second Test is scheduled to start on 25th June at 4.30 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

12:20 PM IST Dhananjaya de Silva, the skipper of Sri Lanka, feels they lost their grip in the first innings as they leaked too many runs. Tells that the bowlers tried their best, but the wicket was too flat, and credits Shanto and Rahim, who batted brilliantly. Admits the spinners had their plans, but the opposition soaked up the pressure really well. On Angelo Mathews, DDS says it is a sad day when a legend like Mathews leaves, but they have to move forward.

12:18 PM IST Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh, is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his twin tons in both innings. He says he is happy to contribute to the team. Tells before this series against Zimbabwe, they were underconfident, but the preparations before this series were brilliant. Tells he was thinking of declaring a bit earlier on the last day, but the rain arrived and he had to change his plans.

12:13 PM IST Presentation Time...

12:17 PM IST Angelo Mathews, the man of the moment says he can't believe the love he received since announcing his retirement. Tells there were lots of ups and downs in this journey. Adds he loves this format, but it's time to give the youngsters some chance. Credits the way Bangladesh played and appreciates Nissanka's wonderful century as well. Feels the win against England in England and whitewashing Australia in Sri Lanka are some of the best memories of his Test career. Credits the staff and players who have played with him, and is overwhelmed by the love shown throughout his journey.

12:17 PM IST This Test also marked a special occasion for Angelo Mathews, who bid farewell to the longest format in front of his home crowd in Galle. A true servant of Sri Lanka cricket, Mathews finishes his Test career with over 8000 runs at an average of around 45, including 16 centuries and 45 fifties, along with more than 30 wickets. While he didn’t get the fairy-tale finish with a win, the match ending in a draw didn’t take away from the emotional scenes and heartfelt tributes as he walked off one final time in whites, signing off from Test cricket as one of the greats of the modern Sri Lankan era. We will hear from him now.

12:10 PM IST Heading into the final day, a draw always looked the most likely outcome, and that’s exactly how it ended. Bangladesh batted with great purpose, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the way with yet another superb century. Shadman Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim also chipped in with valuable contributions, helping set a target of 296. Sri Lanka began their chase positively but were soon pegged back as Taijul Islam struck with three crucial wickets. In the end, time ran out, and with not enough overs left to force a result, the match concluded in a hard-fought draw.

12:28 PM IST Day 4 was a gripping contest, but Bangladesh edged ahead with a solid all-round effort. After reducing Sri Lanka’s first-innings deficit to just 10 runs, thanks to Nayeem Hasan’s five-for and a collapse triggered post-Lunch, the visitors batted positively in their second innings. Shadman Islam anchored the innings with a composed 76, sharing a 68-run stand with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who later brought up a fine fifty. Despite losing three wickets, Bangladesh stretched their lead to 187 by stumps, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Shanto looking settled. The game remains finely balanced, but Bangladesh held the upper hand going into the final day.

12:27 PM IST Sri Lanka dominated Day 3 with the bat, led by a superb 187 from Pathum Nissanka, which helped them cut the deficit to just 127 runs. They added 100 in the first session and accelerated further after Lunch, with support from Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews who received a guard of honour in his farewell Test but couldn’t convert his start. Bangladesh had something to cheer late in the day, as Nissanka fell in the final hour, giving them a much-needed breakthrough before stumps.

12:15 PM IST Day 2 was a game of two halves for Bangladesh. They started strong, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das building a solid stand after Najmul Hossain Shanto’s early dismissal. Litton played fluently, while Sri Lanka missed a couple of key chances. Rain interrupted a dominant second session, but the momentum flipped after the break. The pitch suddenly offered something, and Sri Lanka capitalised - Asitha Fernando removed Rahim, Litton fell for 90, and Milan Rathnayake triggered a collapse as Bangladesh tumbled from 458/4 to 484/9, losing five wickets for just 26 runs.

12:01 PM IST Day 1 was all Bangladesh as they recovered from 45/3 to finish strongly at 292/3, thanks to an unbeaten 247-run stand between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim. On a flat Galle pitch offering little to the bowlers, both batters, under pressure coming into the series, rose to the occasion, with Shanto scoring a captain’s ton and Rahim bringing up his fourth century against Sri Lanka. Even Prabath Jayasuriya struggled for impact as the visitors took firm control in a crucial WTC fixture.

11:58 AM IST As expected, the handshakes are done and dusted! Both captains have acknowledged that a result was out of reach, and the match ends in a draw. Bangladesh showcased plenty of quality with the bat throughout the game, putting the hosts under pressure from the outset. Sri Lanka, having played catch-up for most of the Test, will be content with the draw and will aim to bounce back with a stronger performance in the next match.

End of over 320 run

SL: 72/4CRR: 2.25

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (30)

Kamindu Mendis:12 (35)

Taijul Islam:16-6-23-3

31.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

No bat on it! Flatter and with a bit of flight, outside off, turns away. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to defend but seems to miss it. Bangladesh appeal as they heard a murmur and take it upstairs. UltraEdge shows no spike on it. Not out! Hang on, Najmul Hossain Shanto have decided that's it. Time to shake hands. The game ends in a draw...

11:53 AM IST Bangladesh have taken a caught behind decision upstairs.

31.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

90.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva dead bats it on the deck.

31.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

88.0kph

Floats it full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it in front of the man at silly point.

31.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

82.0kph

Fuller delivery outside off, this is pushed to cover.

31.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up on middle and comes with the arm. Dhananjaya de Silva defends right in front of his pads.

31.1

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

Shapes in a full ball on middle. Dhananjaya de Silva clips it to short leg.

End of over 314 runs

SL: 72/4CRR: 2.32

Ball

Kamindu Mendis:12 (35)

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (24)

Nayeem Hasan:13-4-29-1

30.6

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, 4 runs

FOUR! Crunched away! Flighted full and well outside off. Mendis hits it through covers for a boundary.

30.5

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

86.0kph

Bowls it full and outside off, turns in. Mendis defends it out.

30.4

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

82.0kph

Comes back and targets the top of off. Kamindu Mendis solidly denies it.

30.3

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

Bowls it full and well outside off. Mendis offers no shot.

30.2

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

82.0kph

This is full and around off, pushed to cover.

30.1

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

83.0kph

Loops it up full and on off, Mendis blocks.

End of over 301 run

SL: 68/4CRR: 2.27

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (24)

Kamindu Mendis:8 (29)

Taijul Islam:15-5-23-3

29.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

83.0kph

Tossed up on middle and leg, turns in. Dhananjaya de Silva defends just inside the line.

29.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

87.0kph

Fuller delivery on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva defends close to his pads.

29.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva defends.

29.3

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

87.0kph

CHANCE! Needed something special to hold on. Flighted very full and outside off, Mendis skips down and smashes it off the toe end to mid off where Mushfiqur Rahim dives to his left but loses the sight of the ball right in the end. A single.

29.2

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

90.0kph

Fuller delivery, outside off, pushed to cover.

29.1

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

90.0kph

Tossed up, well outside off. Mendis skips down to defend and taps it just in front of the silly point.

End of over 2912 runs

SL: 67/4CRR: 2.31

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:12 (21)

Kamindu Mendis:7 (26)

Nayeem Hasan:12-4-25-1

28.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 6 runs

88.0kph

SIX! BANG! Nayeem Hasan bowls fuller delivery again on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva stands tall and launches it over long on for a six.

28.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

84.0kph

Flights it full and around off. Dhananjaya de Silva gets forward to defend.

28.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 2 runs

92.0kph

Flatter delivery, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva punches it through covers for a couple of runs.

28.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

81.0kph

Tossed up, full and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva again solidly defends it.

28.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

87.0kph

Bowls it very full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva goes back and blocks.

28.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 runs

FOUR! Too straight from Nayeem Hasan, this is on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva drills it down to long on and it rolls to the fence. The skipper is off the mark.

End of over 282 runs

SL: 55/4CRR: 1.96

Ball

Kamindu Mendis:7 (26)

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (15)

Taijul Islam:14-5-22-3

27.6

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

91.0kph

Very full and on middle and off. Mendis leans and blocks.

27.5

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

88.0kph

Taijul Islam bowls it outside the line.Mendis walks down and across to keep it out.

27.4

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

89.0kph

Quicker and fuller around off, Mendis dead bats it.

27.3

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

81.0kph

Flatter and on off, turning in. Mendis hangs back and blocks.

27.2

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

86.0kph

Floats it full and well outside off, Mendis steps across and defends it out.

27.1

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

88.0kph

Too full and in the slot for Mendis who crunches it past mid off for a couple of runs.

End of over 273 runs

SL: 53/4CRR: 1.96

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (15)

Kamindu Mendis:5 (20)

Nayeem Hasan:11-4-13-1

26.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

87.0kph

On a length and on leg. Dhananjaya de Silva goes back and tucks it off the pads to short fine leg.

26.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

86.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks.

26.4

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs

85.0kph

THREE RUNS! Pitched up, outside off. Mendis drives it through point. The ball dies in the deep and the batters take three by then.

26.3

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

92.0kph

Loops it up and inites Mendis forward to defend.

26.2

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

85.0kph

This is full and outside off. Mendis steps across and blocks it.

26.1

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

86.0kph

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.

End of over 261 run

SL: 50/4CRR: 1.92

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (13)

Kamindu Mendis:2 (16)

Taijul Islam:13-5-20-3

25.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

83.0kph

Floats it full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva solidly blocks it out.

25.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

84.0kph

Tossed up on off, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes it to mid off.

25.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

90.0kph

Bowls it full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva half presses and blocks it out.

25.3

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

86.0kph

Tad short and outside off, this is cut to point for a single.

50 Runs for the teamSri Lanka

Runs: 50/4

25.2

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Mendis lunges and defends on the deck.

25.1

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

Bowls it full and on middle and off. Mendis goes back and taps it late on the off side.

End of over 251 run

SL: 49/4CRR: 1.96

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (10)

Kamindu Mendis:1 (13)

Nayeem Hasan:10-4-10-1

24.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

86.0kph

Flatter delivery on leg, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to flick but misses.

24.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

82.0kph

A huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Looks very close! Tossed up, around off from around the wicket, it lands and straightens off the deck. Dhananjaya de Silva goes back to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto is not convinced enough to take it upstairs.

24.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

83.0kph

Floats a bit and lands it full on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva leans to defend.

24.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

89.9kph

Tossed up, outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva knocks it to point.

24.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

87.0kph

Flatter and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva goes back and blocks.

24.1

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

91.0kph

Flighted full and on middle, Mendis nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

End of over 240 run

SL: 48/4CRR: 2.00

Ball

Dhananjaya de Silva:0 (5)

Kamindu Mendis:0 (12)

Taijul Islam:12-5-19-3

23.6

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

82.0kph

Too full and floated on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva dead bats it. A wicket-maiden over by Taijul Islam.

23.5

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

91.0kph

Another solid defensive shot from Dhananjaya de Silva.

23.4

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

91.0kph

An arm ball, full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva defends on the deck.

23.3

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

82.0kph

Floats it full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva leans and defends it out.

23.2

Taijul Islam to Dhananjaya de Silva, no run

90.0kph

This is full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks.

11:26 AM IST Dhananjaya de Silva is the new man in.

23.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

OUT! GONE! Bangladesh are not giving up yet. Beautifully bowled! Angles in a full ball around middle and draws Dinesh Chandimal forward to defend it but the ball turns away, past his edge and crashes the off pole. Wonderful from Taijul Islam.

Dinesh Chandimal

6 (44b 0x4 0x6)SR: 13.64

b Taijul Islam

End of over 231 run

SL: 48/3CRR: 2.09

Ball

Kamindu Mendis:0 (12)

Dinesh Chandimal:6 (43)

Nayeem Hasan:9-4-9-1

22.6

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

Floats it full and outside off. Mendis pushes with gentle hands to point.

22.5

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

85.0kph

Flighted full and on off, Mendis pushes it to cover.

22.4

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

87.0kph

Too full and around off, Mendis lunges forward and blocks.

22.3

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

85.0kph

Tossed up, around off. Mendis defends on the front foot.

22.2

Nayeem Hasan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

84.0kph

Floats it full and around off, Mendis leans and blocks it out.

22.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

81.0kph

A low full toss on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it to mid on for a single.

11:20 AM IST Drinks! Bangladesh have picked up three wickets, and they believe that they can put more pressure on the Lankans to force a result, but they probably do not have enough time. Sri Lanka will be hoping to see out through the final session and end in a draw, and take it to a decider in the second Test.

End of over 220 run

SL: 47/3CRR: 2.14

Ball

Kamindu Mendis:0 (7)

Dinesh Chandimal:5 (42)

Taijul Islam:11-4-19-2

21.6

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

57.0mph

Shortish and on middle, Kamindu Mendis steers it to point. Maiden over!

21.5

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

86.0kph

Slows it up, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis defends it on the front foot.

21.4

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

87.0kph

Quicker, short and outside off, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.

21.3

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

91.0kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kamindu Mendis strides out to block it out.

21.2

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

92.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis taps it to the off side.

21.1

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

90.0kph

Floated, short and on off, Kamindu Mendis steps across and keeps it out to the off side.

End of over 210 run

SL: 47/3CRR: 2.24

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:5 (42)

Kamindu Mendis:0 (1)

Nayeem Hasan:8-4-8-1

20.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Fires one full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal is solid in his defense.

20.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

86.0kph

Flatter, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal clips it to mid-wicket.

20.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

86.0kph

On off, kept out.

20.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

84.0kph

Quicker, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal keeps it out.

20.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal fends it away.

20.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal knocks it to mid on.

End of over 201 run

SL: 47/3CRR: 2.35

Ball

Kamindu Mendis:0 (1)

Dinesh Chandimal:5 (36)

Taijul Islam:10-3-19-2

19.6

Taijul Islam to Kamindu Mendis, no run

90.0kph

Floated, full and on middle, Kamindu Mendis blocks it out.

19.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

OUT! TAKEN! Taijul Islam gets a huge wicket here! Angelo Mathews walks back for the final time in Test cricket and takes in all the applause from the opposition players and the crowd. Arm ball, full and on midle, angling in, AM looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball pops up wide of silly point where Mominul Haque shows great reflexes and takes a sharp catch to his right with one hand. Sri Lanka three down now! Also, Kamindu Mendis is the next man in.

Angelo Mathews

8 (45b 1x4 0x6)SR: 17.78

c Mominul Haque b Taijul Islam

19.4

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

83.0kph

Quicker, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews looks to block it out but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. Najmul Hossain Shanto takes the review, but Ball Tracking shows that it has pitched outside leg.

19.3

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Flatter, full and on leg, turns away, Angelo Mathews pads it away. A slight appeal for LVWm but turned down.

19.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

77.0kph

Shortish and on off, Dinesh Chandimal steers it to point.

19.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

90.0kph

Slows it up, full and on leg, Dinesh Chandimal pads it away.

End of over 190 run

SL: 46/2CRR: 2.42

Ball

Angelo Mathews:8 (42)

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (34)

Nayeem Hasan:7-3-8-1

18.6

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

81.0kph

Maiden over! Slows it up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews keeps it out.

18.5

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Flatter, full and on middle and off, Angelo Mathews defends it on the front foot.

18.4

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews fends it away.

18.3

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

90.0kph

Tossed up, full and on off, Angelo Mathews blocks it out.

18.2

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Angelo Mathews clips it to mid-wicket.

18.1

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Floated, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews blocks it out.

End of over 181 run

SL: 46/2CRR: 2.56

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (34)

Angelo Mathews:8 (36)

Taijul Islam:9-3-18-1

17.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

Tossed up, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal defeds it on the front footl.

17.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

89.0kph

Short again and on middle, Angelo Mathews nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

17.4

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

91.0kph

Quicker, short and on middle, Angelo Mathews pats it to short mid-wicket.

17.3

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Angelo Mathews taps it to silly point.

17.2

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

89.0kph

Flatter, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews taps it to short covers.

17.1

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

78.0kph

Floated, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews blocks it out down the pitch.

End of over 170 run

SL: 45/2CRR: 2.65

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (33)

Angelo Mathews:7 (31)

Nayeem Hasan:6-2-8-1

16.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

89.0kph

Fires one full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal defends it on the front foot.

16.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

90.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out on the front foot.

16.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

91.0kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal fends it on the front foot,

16.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

89.0kph

Quicker, short and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal clips it to mid-wicket.

16.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

88.0kph

Floated, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal pushes it to covers.

16.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flatter, full and around off, Dinesh Chandimal leaves it alone.

End of over 164 runs

SL: 45/2CRR: 2.81

Ball

Angelo Mathews:7 (31)

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (27)

Taijul Islam:8-3-17-1

15.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

91.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Angelo Mathews is solid in his defense.

15.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Flatter, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews tucks it to mid-wicket.

15.4

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

84.0kph

Slows it up, full andon off, Angelo Mathews taps it to off side.

15.3

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

80.0kph

Fires one full, on middle, Angelo Mathews fends it away.

15.2

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

87.0kph

Floated, full and on off, Angelo Mathews taps it to short covers.

15.1

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, 4 runs

FOUR! Nice shot! Flatter, short and on leg, Angelo Mathews flicks it off with amazing timing to deep sqaure leg for a lovely boundary.

End of over 152 runs

SL: 41/2CRR: 2.73

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:4 (27)

Angelo Mathews:3 (25)

Nayeem Hasan:5-1-8-1

14.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

Slows it up, full and around off, Dinesh Chandimal lets it go to the keeper.

14.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

Quicker, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal steers it to point.

14.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

83.0kph

Tossed up, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal fends it off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket,

14.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 2 runs

87.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal drives it through covers for a brace.

14.2

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

86.0kph

Floated, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

14.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

84.0kph

Flatter, full and around off, Dinesh Chandimal leaves it alone.

End of over 140 run

SL: 39/2CRR: 2.79

Ball

Angelo Mathews:3 (25)

Dinesh Chandimal:2 (21)

Taijul Islam:7-3-13-1

13.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

91.0kph

Short and on off, Angelo Mathews punches it to cover-point. Another maiden!

13.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Fires one full and on leg, Angelo Mathews clips it to square leg.

13.4

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

84.0kph

Loopy, full and on off, Angelo Mathews defends it on the front foot.

13.3

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Angelo Mathews taps it to silly point.

13.2

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Floated, full and on off, Angelo Mathews knocks it down the pitch.

13.1

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews blocks it out.

End of over 132 runs

SL: 39/2CRR: 3.00

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:2 (21)

Angelo Mathews:3 (19)

Nayeem Hasan:4-1-6-1

12.6

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

Slows it up, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal is solid in his defense.

12.5

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

91.0kph

Darts one full, on middle, Dinesh Chandimal keeps it out.

12.4

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

93.0kph

Fires one full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks it out.

12.3

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

89.0kph

Flatter, full and down the leg, Dinesh Chandimal pads it away.

12.2

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews eases it to long on for a run.

12.1

Nayeem Hasan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Floated, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal guides it off the outer half of the bat to third man for a single.

End of over 121 run

SL: 37/2CRR: 3.08

Ball

Angelo Mathews:2 (18)

Dinesh Chandimal:1 (16)

Taijul Islam:6-2-13-1

11.6

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Drags his length back, on middle, Angelo Mathews pats it to the bowler.

11.5

Taijul Islam to Angelo Mathews, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews defends it on the front foot.

11.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

11.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

85.0kph

Floated, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal taps it to silly point.

11.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Arm ball, full and on leg, angling in, Dinesh Chandimal misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

11.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal knocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 110 run

SL: 36/2CRR: 3.27

Ball

Angelo Mathews:2 (16)

Dinesh Chandimal:0 (12)

Nayeem Hasan:3-1-4-1

10.6

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

92.0kph

Fires one full and on leg, Angelo Mathews turns it to the leg side. Back-to-back maidens!

10.5

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

93.0kph

Shortish and around off, Angelo Mathews steers it to point.

10.4

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

93.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Angelo Mathews clips it to mid-wicket.

10.3

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

91.0kph

Flatter, short and on off, Angelo Mathews bunts it out to the off side.

10.2

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews blocks it out.

10.1

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

86.0kph

Floated, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews clips it to square leg.

End of over 100 run

SL: 36/2CRR: 3.60

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:0 (12)

Angelo Mathews:2 (10)

Taijul Islam:5-2-12-1

9.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.0kph

Slows it up, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal knocks it to the right of the bowler. Maiden over!

9.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

84.0kph

Flighted, full and on off, Dinesh Chandimal looks to blocks but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

9.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

95.0kph

Fires one full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal fends it away.

9.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.0kph

Flatter, short and on off, Dinesh Chandimal punches it to short covers.

9.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal taps it to point.

9.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

88.0kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal knocks it down the pitch.

10:34 AM IST Taijul Islam to share the attack.

End of over 92 runs

SL: 36/2CRR: 4.00

Ball

Angelo Mathews:2 (10)

Dinesh Chandimal:0 (6)

Nayeem Hasan:2-0-4-1

8.6

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, 2 runs

91.0kph

Dragged back, on off, Angelo Mathews punches it through extra covers for a brace.

8.5

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

83.0kph

Shorter in length again, on middle, Angelo Mathews nudges it to short mid-wicket again.

8.4

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

93.0kph

Quicker, short and on middle, Angelo Mathews pats it to short mid-wicket.

8.3

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

88.0kph

Flatter, short and on middle, turns in sharply, Angelo Mathews tries to pad it away but misses.

8.2

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

Flatter, short and on middle, Angelo Mathews blocks it out.

8.1

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

83.0kph

Floated, full and on leg, Angelo Mathews pads it away.

10:31 AM IST We are back for the final time in this Test match! The players are already out in the middle now. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are the two batters for Sri Lanka. Nayeem Hasan to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

10:28 AM IST ... DAY 5, FINAL SESSION ...

10:18 AM IST The Lankan openers showed they are not here to defend and settle for a draw. Lahiru Udara in particular threw a couple of punches around but Taijul Islam came up with a juicy delivery to get rid of him. Pathum Nissanka, who was coming on the back of a brilliant century, gifted away his wicket in the very first over Nayeem Hasan bowled. Now, Bangladesh are right up there to do the unthinkable but with just 29 overs to go and 8 wickets away, we still feel, Sri Lanka will come up equally good. What felt like a faded day is turning out to be a thrilling one. Stay tuned for the all-important final session of the match.

10:13 AM IST What a passage of play for Bangladesh. Firstly, the skipper registered a twin century to put Bangladesh into a commanding position and declared the innings as they were running out of time (rain played a big part early on as it took out almost a couple of hours from Day 5), however, once resumption took place, Najmul Hossain Shanto took on the Lankan bowlers, scored a fine, fine century and declared just around time to give a small passage for the Bangladeshi bowlers to trouble the Lankan openers and boy they did the job.

End of over 80 run

SL: 34/2CRR: 4.25

Ball

Dinesh Chandimal:0 (6)

Angelo Mathews:0 (4)

Taijul Islam:4-1-12-1

7.6

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

89.0kph

First maiden by Islam! Flighted on off, Dinesh Chandimal drives it to mid off. THAT WILL BE TEA!

7.5

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

87.0kph

Nicely floated on the pads. Dinesh Chandimal works it to square leg.

7.4

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

81.0kph

Tossed up on middle, turns away. Dinesh Chandimal defends off the higher part of the blade.

7.3

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

85.0kph

Very full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal drills it to mid on. He calls for a quick single but denies it eventually.

7.2

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

Flatter and angling on middle and leg. Dinesh Chandimal goes back to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

7.1

Taijul Islam to Dinesh Chandimal, no run

86.0kph

Bowls it full and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal flicks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 72 runs

SL: 34/2CRR: 4.86

Ball

Angelo Mathews:0 (4)

Dinesh Chandimal:0 (0)

Nayeem Hasan:1-0-2-1

6.6

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

90.0kph

Flighted full and quicker on middle, Mathews nudges it on the leg side.

6.5

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

82.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Mathews flicks it to short leg who collects on a bounce.

6.4

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

84.0kph

Looped up on middle, Mathews turns it past short leg for no run.

6.3

Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, no run

87.0kph

Bowls it full and on middle and leg. Angelo Mathews turns it to mid-wicket.

10:07 AM IST Angelo Mathews, for one final time, dons the White as he walks out for the ultimate time. Does the Sri Lanka legend have one more bit left to do something special for his nation?

6.2

Nayeem Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, no run

89.0kph

OUT! TAKEN! Pathum Nissanka has gifted away his wicket! Nicely bowled by Hasan! Tosses it up and bowls it full and on middle, Nissanka tries to work on the leg side but the ball straightens up and he ends up chipping it to short mid-wicket where Najmul Hossain Shanto takes a dolly. Two wickets in three balls. Both the openers are back in the hut.

Pathum Nissanka

24 (25b 4x4 0x6)SR: 96.00

c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Nayeem Hasan

6.1

Nayeem Hasan to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

89.0kph

Slightly short from Nayeem Hasan to start his spell, around off, Nissanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

10:03 AM IST Dinesh Chandimal walks to the middle.

End of over 65 runs

SL: 32/1CRR: 5.33

Ball

Lahiru Udara:9 (13)

Pathum Nissanka:22 (23)

Taijul Islam:3-0-12-1

5.6

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

82.0kph

OUT! STUMPED! Taijul Islam draws the first blood! Invites Lahiru Udara forward as he loops this on a length and around off, it lands and spins away. Lahiru Udara defends inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge. It goes past and the keeper quickly clips the bails off. Much needed for Bangladesh as Sri Lanka started on a good note.

Lahiru Udara

9 (13b 2x4 0x6)SR: 69.23

st Litton Das b Taijul Islam

5.5

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

88.0kph

The arm ball, comes with an angle on middle, Lahiru Udara looks to defend but inside edges it onto the pads.

5.4

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

90.0kph

Tossed up full and around off, Lahiru Udara prods and defends.

5.3

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

89.0kph

Tossed up on middle, Nissanka flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

5.2

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, 4 runs

88.0kph

FOUR! Sri Lanka are aggressive here. Very full and floated on middle, Nissanka skips down and launches it down the ground for a boundary.

5.1

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, no run

96.0kph

Flatter and outside off, Nissanka punches it to cover.

End of over 59 runs

SL: 27/0CRR: 5.40

Ball

Pathum Nissanka:17 (20)

Lahiru Udara:9 (10)

Hasan Mahmud:3-0-19-0

4.6

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

130.0kph

Overpitched and outside off, Nissanka creams it through covers for a single.

4.5

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, 4 runs

133.0kph

FOUR! MISFIELD! Bangladesh shouldn't take this lightly! Shorter and on middle, Nissanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket where the fielder runs to his left and slides but the ball rolls under his hands and into the fence.

4.4

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

133.0kph

Touch fuller and outside off. Nissanka gets his front foot out and defends.

4.3

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

132.0kph

Spills it full and down the leg side. Nissanka looks to flick but misses.

4.2

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, 4 runs

129.0kph

FOUR! Lovely shot! Pitched up, outside off, Nissanka leans into his drive and plays it through covers. Najmul Hossain Shanto runs from mid off, does all the hard work but fails to flick it back.

4.1

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

133.0kph

Hasan Mahmud offers a bit of width outside off. Nissanka slaps but finds the man at cover.

End of over 45 runs

SL: 18/0CRR: 4.50

Ball

Lahiru Udara:9 (10)

Pathum Nissanka:8 (14)

Taijul Islam:2-0-7-0

3.6

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

Slows the pace and bowls it full, around off. Lahiru Udara leans and blocks.

3.5

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

88.0kph

Bowls it full and around the fifth stump line. Lahiru Udara nudges it to mid-wicket.

3.4

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

92.0kph

Slightly short and outside off, Nissanka cuts it to deep point for a single.

3.3

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Tossed up on off, Nissanka knocks it to cover.

3.2

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, no run

88.0kph

Floats it full and on off, Nissanka steps down and pushes it to cover.

3.1

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, 4 runs

93.0kph

FOUR! Taijul Islam drops it slightly short and on middle, NIssanka picks the length and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

End of over 32 runs

SL: 13/0CRR: 4.33

Ball

Pathum Nissanka:3 (10)

Lahiru Udara:9 (8)

Hasan Mahmud:2-0-10-0

2.6

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

130.0kph

Drifts in a full ball on middle, Nissanka whips it behind square leg for a single.

2.5

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Good length ball, outside off. Nissanka hits well but straight to cover.

2.4

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Hasan Mahmud goes a touch fuller, outside off, shapes away. Nissanka punches it to cover.

2.3

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

BEAUTY! Angles in a length ball, around off. Nissanka had to play that but the ball swings away and goes past the edge.

2.2

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, no run

130.0kph

Short of a length and outside off, Nissanka looks to push it away but misses.

2.1

Hasan Mahmud to Lahiru Udara, 1 run

91.0kph

Leg bye! Serves it full and angling on the pads. Lahiru Udara misses his flick and it rolls to the leg side for a leg bye.

End of over 22 runs

SL: 11/0CRR: 5.50

Ball

Pathum Nissanka:2 (5)

Lahiru Udara:9 (7)

Taijul Islam:1-0-2-0

1.6

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, no run

85.0kph

This one skids off the surface, outside off, knocked to covers.

1.5

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, 1 run

90.0kph

Tossed up on middle and leg. Lahiru Udara flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

1.4

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

85.0kph

Flat and outside off, Lahiru Udara punches well but to the left of mid off.

1.3

Taijul Islam to Lahiru Udara, no run

88.0kph

BEATEN! LOVELY! Floats it full and outside off, bit of turn. Lahiru Udara looks to defend but misses.

1.2

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

85.0kph

Floated outside off, Nissanka drives it to long off for a single.

1.1

Taijul Islam to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Slightly short and outside off, Nissanka cuts it to point.

9:42 AM IST Taijul Islam to bowl from the other end.

End of over 19 runs

SL: 9/0CRR: 9.00

Ball

Lahiru Udara:8 (4)

Pathum Nissanka:1 (2)

Hasan Mahmud:1-0-9-0

0.6

Hasan Mahmud to Lahiru Udara, 4 runs

132.0kph

FOUR! Sri Lanka are up and running in the chase! Wonderful shot again! Hasan Mahmud gives width and Lahiru Udara strokes it through cover-point for a boundary.

0.5

Hasan Mahmud to Lahiru Udara, 4 runs

133.0kph

FOUR! Lahiru Udara is off the mark! Nice shot! Length ball, outside off. Lahiru Udara punches it square on the off side for a boundary.

0.4

Hasan Mahmud to Lahiru Udara, no run

131.0kph

This is full and around off, Lahiru Udara leans and blocks to cover.

0.3

Hasan Mahmud to Lahiru Udara, no run

134.0kph

On a nagging length and around off. Lahiru Udara gets inside the line and defends.

0.2

Hasan Mahmud to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

Sri Lanka are underway in a streaky manner! Good length delivery, outside off and nips in. Nissanka looks to push but inside edges it to fine leg for a single.

0.1