Bangladesh are thin on bowling attack sans Taskin and Mehidy in their first home Test of the year.
A solid knock in Sri Lanka's top order will go probably set the tone of the Test series. A new Prime Minister in the country, a new cricket coach and a host of newcomers in the Test side. Bangladesh's scores of 53 and 80 against South Africa in the previous series have put them under immense pressure, going into their first home Test of this year. The likes of Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva would bank on their recent experience in Bangladesh's domestic competition. It will beChris Silverwood's first Test as Sri Lanka coach, and they have gone with a new approach by bringing in a host of youngsters. All these changes would put a lot of onus on Dimuth Karunaratne, their captain, and also, the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the last two years.
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Khaled Ahmed to Angelo Mathews, Back of the length and on middle, Angelo Mathews pulls it through the mid-wicket region. Khaled Ahmed to Kusal Mendis, FOUR BYES! Shorter one on leg, Kusal Mendis ducks under it and it beats the keeper as well. This is a very productive shot from Angelo Mathews. Lots of time for the batter. Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, Fuller one and on middle, Angelo Mathews comes forward and pushes the ball back towards the bowler. Nayeem Hasan to Angelo Mathews, On a length and on middle, Angelo Mathews uses his feet and plays it towards covers for one.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score: Sri Lanka lost their openers in the first session after opting to bat first.
The focus would also be on how Dimuth Karunaratne's side plays in the series, as they have a very well balanced outfit for the two Tests. ( SCORECARD) Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: After opting to bat first against Bangladesh in the first Test, Sri Lanka lost openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando in the first session and at lunch, the visitors' score read 73/2. Nayeem Hasan took both the wickets for Bangladesh. The attention would be on how Bangladesh plays on their home soil whent they square off against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, beginning Sunday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This series is a part of the World Test Championship so crucial points are at stake for both the teams. Ahead of the first Test, the hosts were given a big blow as Shakib Al Hasan had tested positive for COVID-19, but he has now recovered and is available for the Test match.
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who are in India for the IPL. Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman is also currently in India with the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022. Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh 2022 starts with the first match in Chattogram. The series will be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2021 23. Sri Lanka lead Bangladesh 17-1 in head-to-head record. It will be Chris Silverwood's first Test as Sri Lanka coach. Not the people, nor the polity.
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Out of these 22 games, Sri Lanka has won 17 whereas Bangladesh has come out victorious on only 1 occasion. A few of the experienced players from both camps will be missing out due to injuries. Sri Lanka is currently positioned seventh on the ICC Menโs Test Championship rankings while Bangladesh is standing ninth on the table.
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PURPLE CAP Bangladesh scripted history when they defeated New Zealand in the first Test match of the series at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. But since then, Mominul Haque and Co. have lost three consecutive Tests which include two humiliating defeats in South Africa where Keshav Maharaj ran through their batting lineup. ORANGE CAP
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Dickwella managed to score a half-century in the second innings of the first Test against India. Shoriful Islam made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in April 2021 and would be up against the same opponent. In the last Test against India, Karunaratne made a century and was the only Sri Lankan player to hit a century on that tour. Shakib is likely to be the most important part of Bangladeshโs team in this match. Bangladesh has not won a Test match here since November 2018 and Sri Lanka last won a Test match at this venue in January 2009. Sri Lanka last played a Test series against India earlier this year and suffered a whitewash.
Angelo Mathews hit his 12th century as Sri Lanka made steady progress on day one of the opening test against Bangladesh, reaching 258-4 on Sunday.
When on 38, he reviewed a decision successfully to survive and later on 69, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dropped a catch at slip off Taijul Islam. But Bangladesh got a breakthrough with the first ball of the last session when Mendis played a half-hearted pull shot off Taijul (1-73) to give a simple catch at mid-wicket. With the side at 66-2, Mendis and Mathews kept the tourists on course throughout the entire second session.
Mathews in particular found his rhythm against the spinners and kept the scoreboard rotating rapidly though rode his luck at times.
When on 38, he reviewed a decision successfully to survive and later on 69, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dropped a catch at slip off Taijul Islam. A short time later Mathews reached his fifty off 111 balls, clipping pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed to deep square leg for a single. Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat first on a pitch that appeared to be flat.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live, 1st Test Day 1: Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in the first Test in Chittagong.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score: Angelo Mathews is unbeaten on 178 as Sri Lanka extended their score to 375/8.
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The tourists reached 258 for four at stumps after electing to bat first on what looked like a placid pitch in Chittagong at the start of the two-match series. PURPLE CAP ORANGE CAP