Bangladesh posted 76/0 in reply of Sri Lanka's 397 all-out on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between the sides at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The day belonged to Angelo Mathews, who scored 199 runs to help Sri Lanka post a big total, and Bangladesh spinner Nayeem Hasan, who too impressed with his figures of 6/105. Starting at 258 for four wickets, Sri Lanka lost their last six wickets for 79 runs. In reply of the total, Mahumudul Hasan Joy (31 not out) and Tamim Iqbal (35 not out) stitched an unbeaten partnership for the opening wicket to keep Bangladesh in the hunt. Get Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka first Test, Day 2 highlights here. (SCORECARD | IPL 2022 FULL COVERAGE)
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05:33 PM IST: Stumps
Bangladesh end the day with 76/0 in the board. They have got off to a solid start, courtesy their openers - Mahumudul Hasan Joy (31 not out) and Tamim Iqbal (35 not out). However, this is only a fraction of job done as the hosts still trail Sri Lanka by 321 runs. Bangladesh need to continue the good momentum on Day 3 as well.
BAN 76/0 (19)
04:50 PM IST: Good Start For Bangladesh
Bangladesh have got off to a good start in response to Sri Lanka's big total of 397. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Tamim Iqbal have stitched 58 runs so far for the opening wicket in 16 overs. Joy is batting on 21 not out while Iqbal is unbeaten on 28.
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BAN 58/0 (16)
03:32 PM IST: Mathews Falls For 199
Angelo Mathews fell just a run short of a well-deserved double century in Chattogram. He was the last man out for Sri Lanka as the visitors posted 397 in 153 overs. Nayeem Hasan with 6/105 is the best bowler for Bangladesh.
02:07 PM IST: Mathews Holds Fort
Despite seeing his four teammates perish in two overs, Angelo Mathews is standing like a rock as Sri Lanka inch closer to 40. At Tea on Day 2, Mathews is batting on 178. SL 375/8.
00:39 PM IST: More Wickets
Two more wickets fall for Sri Lanka and that too in the first over after Lunch. Shakib Al Hasan dismisses Ramesh Mendis and Lasith Embuldeniye in successive balls. Meanwhile, Angelo Mathews has crossed 150. SL 331/8 (117)
11:35 AM IST: Lunch On Day 2
At lunch, Sri Lanka are 3267/6 with Angelo Mathews batting in 147 and Ramesh Mendis on 1.
11:26 AM IST: Two In An Over For Nayeem
That's two wickets in an over. Poor shot from Niroshan Dickwella sees his timbers disturbed. Angelo Mathews is batting on 144. SL 323/6 (113.5)
11:19 AM IST: Success For BAN
OUT! Nayeem Hasan finally breaks the partnership with the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal. Chadimal is LBW for 66. SL 319/5 (113.1)
10:47 AM IST: 50 For Chandimal
Dinesh Chandimal brings up his with a single off Taijul Islam. SL 295/4 (107)
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9:53 AM IST: Slow And Steady
Slow and steady is the approach from the Sri Lankan duo of Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal. The pair has added 12 runs in the first five overs of the day's play. Mathews is batting on 123 while Chandimal is unbeaten on 37. SL 270/4 (95)
9:07 AM IST: Hello
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from Chattogram. Sri Lanka are sitting pretty on top and would aim for a big total today.
