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Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan registered a five-for in the Galle Test and helped Bangladesh to secure a 10-run first innings lead against the hosts on Friday. At the end of day three, Sri Lanka were at 368 for four. On the fourth day, they added another 117 runs, losing all other wickets, ending their innings at 485. Pathum Nissanka was the star for the hosts, crafting a magnificent 187 runs, while Kamindu Mendis provided strong support with a valuable 87. Galle Test: Nissanka's epic ton propels Sri Lanka's solid reply to Bangladesh For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud proved effective, claiming three wickets to go along with Nayeem's contributions. Despite taking the crucial first wicket, Taijul Islam couldn't add any more to his tally. Earlier, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain hit centuries to guide Bangladesh to 495 in the first innings after winning the toss.  

Bangladesh suffered a sudden blow in the Galle Test as Musfiqur Rahim and Litton Das fell in quick succession after Bangladesh passed the 450-run mark.  Mushfiqur made 163, while Litton fell for 90 after forming a 149-run stand. These double blows made it tough for Bangladesh to go for a total more than 500.  Bangladesh were at 292 for three at the end of day one. Following an early setback of losing three wickets inside 17 overs, Mushfiqur and Shanto formed a solid stand of 264 runs. Galle Test: Bangladesh pass 400-run as Mushfiqur crosses 150 During the partnership, both Mushfiqur and Shanto hit a century each.  It was the 12th century for Mushfiqur in his career, and the second in Galle after his double-ton in 2013.  Shanto fell prey to Asitha Fernando with only two runs short of 150. He was caught at mid-off. Angelo Mathews, who is playing his last Test, grabbed a low catch to send Shanto back.  Bangladesh, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, saw Litton and Mushfiqur forge a 100-run partnership, propelling the Tigers past the 400-run mark despite the absence of key player Mehidy Hasan Miraz due to illness.

Mushfiqur Rahim crossed the 150-run mark in the ongoing Galle Test against Sri Lanka, and Litton Das also hit a fifty after the fall of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, scoring 148. At the end of 127 overs, Bangladesh were at 412 for four, with Mushfiqur and Litton were unbeaten. Bangladesh were at 292 for three at the end of day one. Following an early blow of losing three wickets inside 17 overs, Mushfiqur and Shanto formed a solid stand of 264 runs. During the partnership, both Mushfiqur and Shanto hit a century each. It was the 12th century for Mushfiqur in his career, and the second in Galle after his double-ton in 2013. Galle Test: Shanto, Mushfiqur stand tall with centuries after early blow  Shanto fell prey to Asitha Fernando with only two runs short of 150. He was caught at mid-off. Angelo Mathews, who is playing his last Test, grabbed a low catch to send Shanto back. Litton came in after that and formed a 100-run stand with Mushfiqur to help the Tigers pass the 400-run mark in the innings. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first in this match. The tourists are missing their key player, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, due to illness.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim stood tall in the Galle Test and put the hosts under pressure on day one on Tuesday.  Both Shanto and Mushfiqur hit a ton. They built the innings after Bangladesh suffered an early blow in the innings losing three wickets.  "At the end of first day, Bangladesh were batting at 292 for three, with Shanto (136), and Mushfiqur (105) remaining unbeaten." Debutant Ratnayake strikes twice as Bangladesh falters in first test against Sri Lanka After the magnificent double-ton in 2013, Mushfiqur now has his second three-figure innings in Galle. He reached the magical figure off 176 balls.  It was Mushfiqfur's 12th Test ton and fourth against his favourite opponent Sri Lanka.  Bangladesh lost three wickets inside 17 overs after deciding to bat first.  Debutant Tharindu Rathnayake bagged two wickets— opener Shadman Islam and experienced Mominul Haque.  Shadman failed to guess the delivery, which was spinning away, and fell off an outside edge. In the next ball, in another over, Tharindu sent back Mominul as well, setting up an early advantage for the hosts.  But the rest of the day's story belongs to Shanto and Mushfiqur. They forged a partnership of over 200 runs when Bangladesh were reeling at 45 for three.  Mushfiqur was particularly composed and firm. He waited for more than 10 overs for his fifth boundary, but still his strike rate was around 60.  Shanto was the first to reach his century—his sixth overall in his career, and first since November 2023. He has batted in 20 innings since his last century, only passing the 50-run mark twice in that period. With this Test, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh kicked off their new cycle of the World Test Championship.