Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka - First Test, Day One

Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka

Bangladesh demonstrated a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Sri Lanka for 280 runs in their first innings of the first cricket Test match, despite centuries from skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis. The Bangladeshi fast bowlers, led by Syed Khaled Ahmed and debutant Nahid Rana, played pivotal roles in restricting the visitors' batting lineup.

Bowling Highlights

Fast bowler Syed Khaled Ahmed showcased exceptional pace bowling, claiming 3 wickets for 72 runs.
Debutant Nahid Rana made an impressive start to his Test career, taking 3 wickets for 87 runs, including the crucial dismissals of Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis.

Despite facing a challenging Sri Lankan partnership, Rana's breakthroughs in quick succession tilted the momentum in Bangladesh's favor.

Centurions' Contributions

Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both notched centuries for Sri Lanka, scoring identical 102 runs each.
De Silva's innings comprised 12 fours and one six, spanning 131 balls, while Kamindu's century came off 127 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes.

Their resilient 202-run partnership for the sixth wicket provided Sri Lanka with a fighting chance after a shaky start at 57-5 in the first session.

Turning Points

Nahid Rana's breakthrough wickets of Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva disrupted Sri Lanka's momentum as they aimed to solidify their position.

Rana's impactful performance, especially on his debut match, proved crucial in preventing Sri Lanka from posting a more formidable total.

Supporting Bowlers

Shoriful Islam and Taijul Islam contributed to Bangladesh's bowling effort, taking one wicket each to complement the performances of Rana and Khaled.

Bangladesh's disciplined bowling effort, led by Syed Khaled Ahmed and debutant Nahid Rana, has put them in a favorable position after the first day of the Test match. Despite facing centuries from Sri Lanka's batsmen, Bangladesh managed to restrict the visitors to a modest total. The stage is now set for Bangladesh's batting lineup to respond effectively and establish their dominance in the match.