Bangladesh turned the tables completely in their very next Test match, at Chattogram against Sri Lanka. They ended the day with a formidable total of 292 runs for the loss of just three wickets. The game was played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladeshi batsmen Shanto and Mushfiqur broke records and lit up the stage with electric performances that stole the show!
Opening batsman Shanto was the star of the show, making a superb 136 from 260 balls. His innings comprised of 14 fours and a six, anchoring Bangladesh to 280 at the stroke of 50 overs. With a strike rate of 52.31, Shanto displayed a blend of patience and aggression, effectively building partnerships that laid a strong foundation for the team’s innings.
Mushfiqur’s debut kept Bangladesh in the news as he notched a century with 105 off 186 deliveries. He hit 5 fours in his innings and had a better strike rate at 56.45. Together, Shanto and Mushfiqur were an ominous combination on the pitch, guiding Bangladesh to a mammoth total of 389 against their opposition.
Besides these two mainstays, Shadman Islam contributed a paltry 14 from 53 deliveries. His innings was not as destructive as others were, he still managed to score one four before getting out. His strike rate of 26.42 was a measure of just how difficult the pitch was at times.
Bijoy had a poor outing and was dismissed for a duck. Opposite him, Mominul rose to the occasion, fostering belief with a punishing, if not savage, innings of 29. He didn’t score as many runs as his teammates, but Mominul’s contributions for Bangladesh were pivotal. His dynamic offensive contributions allowed the team to maintain the same forceful momentum.
As the Test match continues, Bangladesh will be hoping to make the most of their big advantage. They look to establish a big advantage after the first innings. Sri Lanka will have to retune and recalibrate if they are to recover from the wave of momentum built by the Bangladeshi batsmen.
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