Angelo Mathews missed out on a double hundred by one run as Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 397 on the Day 2 of the first Test match, at Chattogram
Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal carried the momentum forward for Sri Lanka, batting for the major part of the first session on Day 2. The Bangladesh pacers struggled with the new ball, which they had availed in the final session of Day 1. After a challenging morning session, Bangladesh clawed their way back into the game with two quick wickets shortly before lunch, exposing Sri Lanka's tail. Ramesh Mendis and Mathews then took Sri Lanka to lunch on 327/6.
Bangladesh started strong in their first innings as the two openers, Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy, are unbeaten at the crease, with the score at 76/0, trailing Sri Lanka by 321 runs.
The Sri Lankan bowlers failed to trouble the two batters, with both Tamim (31*) and Hasan Joy (35*) staying strong at the crease. Vishwa Fernando and Lasith Embuldeniya went for almost five an over. Asitha Fernando too struggled to get his line and length right, and overstepped thrice in four overs.
Fantasy Tips
- Pick Embuldeniya and Fernando in your side.
- Among batters, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahman.