Fans explode when Najmul Hossain Shanto hits a gritty century on the first day of his first test – SL vs ban
Like a new one World Test Championship (WTC) Cycle In progress, Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto Registered the first century of the cycle in the opening test of the 2-match series Sri Lanka. The 100 shants on the first day laid the foundation for a strong total from the Bangladeshi side. The team has taken part in an extended tour of Sri Lanka and plays the series in all formats.
Najmul Hossain Shanto anchors the innings with a classy 202 ball century
After winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to hit first, but so far it has worked. Despite early stumblings in three quick wickets, including leaving opener Anamurhake, scorer, shunt and veteran without bothering Mushfiquur Rahim He cited a solid partnership with more than 200 runs, stabilizing the innings. Their position provided much needed stability and shifted the momentum of Bangladesh’s favor during this important opening test of the series.
Shunt has already appeared on the bat in a first-class situation and pressure situation back to the pavilion. Once calmed down, the left-handers exhibited a variety of elegant strokes, including several well-executed sweep shots, and filmed all sorts of bowlers with great timing and precise placement. In the 202nd Ball Century, the Shunts raided 11 boundaries and six nasty Lancan bowlers.
Bangladesh controls the first day of the gal test
Meanwhile, the host, who had a promising start, does not seem to have an answer to the Bangladeshi batsman’s brilliance. Despite the pitch that provided some support to the spinner, Sri Lankan bowlers struggled with consistency and often lacked lines and lengths. Between bowlers, only from the spinner Tharindu Ratnayake Assert two wickets with tall, disciplined bowling.
Pacer Please send me Fernando We also tipped in at an important ticket gate. Anamur Hak. However, the rest of the bowling unit could not have an impact. As a group, Sri Lanka should reassess its approach and ensure that visitors close out Bangladeshi’s innings immediately before posting large sums.
Here’s how the fans responded:
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s excellent 100 were these cheeky sweep shots that were a key highlight of the innings. Bangladesh is currently in a strong position. #SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/gwj5r2ujzs
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) June 17, 2025
WTC First post-perceived on 2025-27: Nazimur Hossein Shantπ¨
– Bangladesh had a great 100 after 45/3. π pic.twitter.com/svfucpudws
– Johns. (@criccrazyjohns) June 17, 2025
The first 100 of wtc 2025β27: Najmul Hossain Shantoπ―
From 45/3, the Bangladesh captain led head-on with a great century of goals!#NAJMULSHANTO #banvsl
-SurajitDebnath (@surajit32741315) June 17, 2025
100 6 Tests for Captain Nazimur Hossein Shunt#crickettwitter #SLVSBAN #NAJMULHOSSAINSHANTO #bangladeshcricket pic.twitter.com/wcmfeidf67
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 17, 2025
Bangladesh was struggling with 45/3 when he knocked the captain
His name is Najmul Hossain Shanto!! #cricket #banvsl #SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/0pdlwjjysb
– Khel Cricket (@khelnowcricket) June 17, 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his 100. A great knock. From 45/3 to 234/3, Bangladesh made an incredible comeback in this match
– AryanGoel (@aryan42832goel) June 17, 2025
π¨najmulHossain Shanto reaches its sixth Test century.
He is played with elegance and determination, showing consistency with the class in the fold. pic.twitter.com/vrr4xgjo17
-farukπ¦ (@uf2151593) June 17, 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto launched WTC 2025-27 by hitting a great century.#banvssl pic.twitter.com/x9shp2caue
-πΌπ ππ¨π (@iamakashau) June 17, 2025
100 for Captain Nazimul Hossein Shunt against Sri Lanka in the 1st Exam#banvssri pic.twitter.com/sn0azl4f2i
– π¨ππ πͺππ‘πππ¨ππ πͺππ‘ππ (@abdullahs_56) June 17, 2025
A stunning century by Nazimur Hossein Shant in the goal exam. The captain has really led Bangladesh to Sri Lanka for a long time.#SLVSBAN
– ipl (@watchiplvideos) June 17, 2025
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