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The second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka took a thrilling turn on Day 4, as the visitors tightened their grip on the match with an impressive display of all-round cricket. With just three wickets away from victory, Sri Lanka’s bowlers showcased their prowess, leaving Bangladesh facing a monumental task to salvage the game.
Sri Lanka puts a massive target on the board
After resuming their innings at 102/6, Sri Lanka declared at 157/7, setting a daunting target of 511 runs for Bangladesh. It is worth mentioning that despite bowling out Bangladesh for a mere 178 in their first innings, Sri Lanka opted not to enforce the follow-on, displaying confidence in their ability to dominate the game in all aspects and even succeeded in their mission🤡.
Bangladesh’s lineup falls like a house of cards
Bangladesh’s batting lineup faced an uphill battle from the outset of their chase. While Mominul Haque‘s resilient fifty provided a glimmer of hope for the hosts, wickets fell at regular intervals, leaving Bangladesh stru🦂ggling at 268-7 by the close of play on Day 4. However, Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten on 44, offering a ray of hope for Bangladesh’s survival.
The challenge ahead for Bangladesh is monumental, requiring them to chase down 243 runs on the final day to avoid defeat. With Sri Lanka’s bowlers in commanding form, the task ahead for the hosts appears daunting.
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Bowlers shine for Sri Lanka
Key contributions from bowlers such as Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Lahiru Kumara played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s dominance on Day 4. Their collective effort not only restricted Bangladesh’s batting lineup but also put the visitors in a commanding position to clinch the victory.
A win in this Test would mark a clean sweep for Sri Lanka, following their victory in the first game. It underscores the team’s dominance in the series and their determination to assert their superiority over the hosts.
As the final day of the Test approaches, all eyes will be on Bangladesh’s resilience and Sri Lanka’s quest for victory. With the outcome hanging in the balance, cricket enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating conclusion to what has been a captivating Test match between two competitive sides.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
The Bangladesh team is on the verge of being whitewashed in the Test series at home. In thi🔯s series, Bangladesh has shown how terrible fielding and batting can be done. Litton has shown just how awful it can be to get out. 🇱🇰 need 3𝐆 wickets on Day 5 🇧🇩 need 243 runs.
&mꦕdash; Md Iꦰfran Ali Bijoy 🇧🇩 (@IfranAliBijoy20)
A dominant bowling perform🎐ance by the L♑ankans! 🇱🇰
Bangladesh bowled out for 178 in the firsꦆt innings, with Asitha Fernando leading the charge with a brilliant 4-wicket haul! Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya chipped in with 2 wickets each.
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)
🇧🇩🇧🇩6th wicket by Lahiru Kumara Excellent 🏏👍
Litton Das is out with 38 runs— Francis Des (@FrancisDes1)
Bangladesh Srilanka on-going test match – both team printing money in sessions.
— Lost Punter 🏏 (@PunterLost)
Bangladesh have managed to survive on Day 4 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Highest team scores in a Tes🧔t innings when nobody scored a century :-
531 – by Sri Lanka🇱🇰 v BAN, today
524/9d – by India🇮🇳 v NZ, 1976
520/7d – by Australia🇦🇺 v WI, 2009
517 – by South Africa🇿🇦 v AUS, 1998
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.— AKMAL FALEEL 🇱🇰 (@iamAkmal_1993)
Bangladesh has not won any test match against India♍, Pakistan and has won only 1 test against Sri Lanka so far. Pathetic performance by any standard.
— Vinay Vashistha (@VinayVashistha1)
Kamindu👍 Mꦑendis is getting closer to the MoS award.
— Sandu Vithana (@sandu6v)
Mominul Haque – A Lone Warrior 💔
After a great temper fifty, Mominul falls down and missed 💜an opportunity to b🧸uild another big innings ❌
— Omar Faruque (@OmarFar46196492)
Nice resistance from Bangladesh but still 243 away, Sri Lanka ♊need 3 wickets to make it 2🅘-0
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall)
