Fans erupt when Sri Lanka tightens grips on the first day of its second test against Bangladesh
The first day of Second Test Intermediate Sri Lanka and Bangladesh It offered a tough, action-packed contest. In the rain-affected game at the picturesque Sinhalese sports club in Colombo, both teams fought hard, but host Sri Lanka will be the happy side of the stump. After the first game ends in a draw, this match is extremely important for both parties to see a series victory.
Despite some promising start, Bangladesh is under pressure
After winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to hit first on the pitch that would provide some support to the bowlers. They lost the opener Anamur Hak Just 5 runs early Shadman Islam and Mominulul Haque A short partnership with 38 runs stabilized the innings. However, the partnership ended in the end Dhananjaya de Silva Removed catch for 21 runs.
After that, experienced duo That’s a little and Mushfiquur Rahim It saved the side from collapse and helped stabilize the innings. However, both batters failed to convert the start to a large sum as they were rejected shortly after they crossed the 30 run mark. Bangladesh fell to 220 runs with an eight-wicket loss at the end of day one.
Amazing bowling performance from a Sri Lankan bowler
For the hosts, it was a great day with the ball, as all bowlers contributed. The important highlight was the youth Sonardinusha, Who picked up two wickets. The left-arm orthodox spinner never allowed Bangladeshi batsmen to settle down. Apart from him, the pacer Vishwa Fernando and Please send me Fernando I also picked up two wickets each. meanwhile, Tharindu Ratnayakeand Dhananjaya each chipped in with one wicket.
The hosts aim to quickly close the tail on the second day and get full control of the match. With momentum on their side, Sri Lanka aims to return stronger with bats and post the important first inning totals to put pressure on Bangladesh.
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Here’s how the fans responded:
Okay, I’ve seen enough that Sonaldinusha is Jadeha 2.0
– Chucking Identifier (@proxycricket) June 25th, 2025
This is a great bowling change and a captain change due to DDS👏#slvban #SLVSBAN
-Mohammad azam (@iamazam14) June 25th, 2025
This is an amazing bowling performance in Sri Lanka today. They never allowed Bangla batsmen to settle down. Sonar Your Beauty. #SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/zkokseqxuh
– Ben Stokes Fan Club (@kafavourite) June 25th, 2025
Day 1, stumps
Bangladesh: 220/8 with 71 overs. Sri Lanka bowled really well and they managed to take 8 wickets 🏏#crickettwitter #slvban #srilankacricket pic.twitter.com/f4dgywgkix
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 25th, 2025
Sonal Dinusha is the type of player that you will love Sri Lanka Selector very much.
– Johann (@jrajak10) June 25th, 2025
Ajita Fernando and Vishwa Fernando in the Sri Lankan conditions are far superior bowlers than Siraj and Prashidi Krishna in the English terms.#banvsl
Certainly under 250 #SLVSBAN
-Fuad Hasan (@fuadxyz) June 25th, 2025
A wonderful day in Sri Lanka. Their bowler was up to Mark. They have full control over the game.#slvban
– ipl (@watchiplvideos) June 25th, 2025
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