Shanto, Rahim in rescue act, slay Sri Lanka: 1st Test, Day 1 (Galle)

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto slammed a Test century as Bangladesh dominated Sri Lanka on Day 1 in Galle.

Shanto (136 not out) and Mushfiqur Rahim (105 not out) rescued Bangladesh from a slump at 45-3. They shared an unbroken 247-run partnership for the 4th wicket to power Bangladesh to 292-3 at stumps.

Debutant spinner Tharindu Rathnayake was the only bowler among the wickets, having earlier dismissed Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque.

June 2025