10.25am Just over ten overs needed today for Bangladesh to knock down the last two wickets. Roshen Silva looked solid, finishing unbeaten on 70. Is the lead of 338 beyond Bangladesh's reach? We'll find out when the fourth innings begins in ten minutes.
Isuru Silva: "Herath pay the price for didn't sweep,,,,, soo funny but have to say that,,, he is very good with his sweep and reverse sweep rather than defence,,,,,,, "
HMRKB Herath lbw b Taijul Islam 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Sachith: "Is this lead isn't enough the match for SL???" -- Definitely a big lead but they'd rather bat and wear out the surface further. We're not even halfway through this Test! Herath in at No. 11
RAS Lakmal b Taijul Islam 21 (41b 4x4 0x6) SR: 51.21
first change, Taijul.
END OF OVER:73 | (maiden) | SL: 222/8
- Roshen Silva70 (145b)
- Suranga Lakmal17 (37b)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz20-5-37-2
- Mustafizur Rahman17-3-49-3
Kasun Suraj: "I simply cannot find a proper reason to taking such a long time to give the test cap to Roshen. Now he is 29+. If it happened atleast 3 or 4 years before he would have been a giant among the international test batsmen. SL selectors, please bring players to the international battle field at the correct time."
END OF OVER:72 | 8 Runs | SL: 222/8
- Suranga Lakmal17 (37b)
- Roshen Silva70 (139b)
- Mustafizur Rahman17-3-49-3
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz19-4-37-2
MohammedAlam: "I can't fathom it how Sri Lankan tail enders can bat for 50-60 balls and Bangladeshi top and middle order Batters can't. Surely latent is not the reason. Frustrating for Bangladeshi fans" -- Meanwhile, Laknmal is facing some back trouble. Needs the spray on his lower back.
END OF OVER:71 | (maiden) | SL: 214/8
- Roshen Silva70 (139b)
- Suranga Lakmal9 (31b)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz19-4-37-2
- Mustafizur Rahman16-3-41-3