Date: June 17, 2025
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Format: ICC World Test Championship
Match: 1st Test, Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka
🏏 Match Summary
On Day 1 of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, Bangladesh dominated proceedings. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh finished the day at 292/3 in 90 overs. The day was marked by a remarkable 247-run partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, both of whom scored centuries.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Innings: 292/3 (90 Overs)
Top Performers:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: 136 runs off 260 balls (14 fours, 1 six)
- Mushfiqur Rahim: 105 runs off 186 balls (5 fours)
- Mominul Haque: 29 runs off 33 balls
The innings began with a setback as Anamul Haque was dismissed for a duck. However, Shanto and Rahim steadied the ship with a record-breaking partnership. Their stand was the highest ever for the fourth wicket in Test cricket, surpassing the previous record of 246 runs between Shanto and Rahim against Sri Lanka in 2024. Their resilience and skillful batting put Bangladesh in a commanding position.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Bowling Performance
Key Bowlers:
- Tharindu Ratnayake: 32 overs, 3 maidens, 124 runs, 2 wickets
- Prabath Jayasuriya: 29 overs, 86 runs, 0 wickets
- Asitha Fernando: 14 overs, 51 runs, 1 wicket
- Dhananjaya de Silva: 3 overs, 7 runs, 0 wickets
Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled to break the partnership between Shanto and Rahim. Despite the efforts of Ratnayake and Fernando, Bangladesh’s batsmen were unyielding, showcasing their dominance on the field.
🌟 Match Highlights
- Record-Breaking Partnership: The 247-run stand between Shanto and Rahim set a new benchmark for the fourth wicket in Test cricket.
- Centuries Under Pressure: Both Shanto and Rahim scored centuries, demonstrating exceptional skill and temperament.
- Resilience After Early Setback: Recovering from an early loss, Bangladesh’s top order displayed remarkable resilience.
🔍 Looking Ahead
With a solid foundation laid on Day 1, Bangladesh will aim to build a substantial first-innings total. Sri Lanka will need to regroup and strategize to break the partnership and make inroads into the Bangladesh batting lineup. The coming days promise an exciting contest between bat and ball.
📊 Scorecard at Stumps
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 136 | 260 | 14 | 1 | 52.31 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 105 | 186 | 5 | 0 | 56.45 |
| Mominul Haque | 29 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 87.88 |
Partnership: 247 runs off 443 balls
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