Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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,,,,,,, "

73.5
W
Taijul Islam to Herath, OUT, that's two in two! Sri Lanka have no reviews. Pitched up full outside off, spins into Herath and he misses his defense. Hits him on the pad and the umpire's quick to raise his finger. Did that hit outside off? We'll never know. Silva remains not out as Sri Lanka are all out for 226.

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

73.4
W
Taijul Islam to Lakmal, OUT, full on off stump, down on one knee, looking to slog sweep... but misses! Crashes into off stump and the captain shakes Taijul's hand. A useful knock comes to an end

RAS Lakmal b Taijul Islam 21 (41b 4x4 0x6) SR: 51.21

73.3
0
Taijul Islam to Lakmal, no run, full on off stump, big stride forward and defended
73.2
4
Taijul Islam to Lakmal, FOUR, tossed up outside off, and it's whacked over wide long on. On his pads and Lakmal gets his front foot out of the way and smacks it over the infield
73.1
0
Taijul Islam to Lakmal, no run, full on off stump, holds up off the surface. Gives it some air, and Lakmal defends slightly early. Pops up in the air as it goes past the umpire's right. Safe

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
72.6
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, stays very low! Full outside off, and spinning sharply inwards. Has to skip onto the back foot, and does extremely well to get his bat down in time. Yikes
72.5
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, full outside off, steps forward and blocks with the bat's full face

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."

72.4
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, full on off stump, Roshen charges down the wicket looking to flick towards the leg side but misses the timing. Inside edge onto his pads
72.3
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, back of a length outside off, stays on the back foot and defends
72.2
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, good length outside off, backs away and punches towards mid off
72.1
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, full on off stump, turns into Roshen. Fended off the front foot

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
71.6
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, FOUR, full on middle and leg, in the slot to be put away, and it's flicked nonchalantly towards the leg side. Enough power behind that shot, as it dribbles away to the deep midwicket boundary
71.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, no run, back of a length on off stump, Lakmal hangs around on the back foot looking to defend but the ball goes straight through, instead of angling in. Goes past his outside edge
71.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, FOUR, flies through between first and second slip! Full and wide outside off, drives at it and takes a thick outside edge. Goes hard at that, thereby beating the slip fielder. Past the outstretched hands of Sabbir
71.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, no run, back of a length on off stump, defended off the back foot
71.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, no run, good length wide outside off, tries poking at it but pulls his shot back. Zips past the outside edge
71.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Lakmal, no run, full and wide outside off, tries to chase at it, but can't connect with the drive

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
70.6
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Silva, no run, back of a length on middle stump, turns down the leg side as Roshen can't flick it away

Bangladesh 4th innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st3Tamim IqbalImrul Kayes
2nd46Imrul KayesMominul Haque
3rd15Mushfiqur RahimMominul Haque
4th14Mushfiqur RahimLitton Das
5th22MahmudullahMushfiqur Rahim
6th2Mushfiqur RahimSabbir Rahman
7th0Sabbir RahmanMehidy Hasan Miraz
8th2Abdur RazzakMehidy Hasan Miraz
9th9Taijul IslamMehidy Hasan Miraz
10th10Mustafizur RahmanTaijul Islam