Date: June 17, 2025
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1st Test
Series: ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Match Summary: BAN vs SL – Day 1
The first Test between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team got off to a dramatic start in Galle, with the visitors recovering from early trouble to dominate proceedings. Thanks to stellar centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh ended Day 1 on 292/3, putting themselves in a commanding position.
Key Performers
Najmul Hossain Shanto – The Captain’s Knock
Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front, remaining unbeaten on 136 runs off 260 balls. With 14 boundaries and a six, Shanto anchored the innings and displayed tremendous patience and class. This century marks his sixth Test ton, and he now stands tall among Bangladesh’s top overseas performers.
Mushfiqur Rahim – Mr. Reliable
Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim joined hands with Shanto after Bangladesh slipped to 45/3. The duo added an unbeaten 247-run stand for the fourth wicket—Bangladesh’s highest against Sri Lanka and the second-highest fourth-wicket partnership in Galle Test history. Rahim ended the day on 105 not out, claiming his 12th Test century and surpassing all Bangladeshi batsmen to become the country’s leading Test run-scorer in Sri Lanka.
Match Progress: Session-by-Session Breakdown
Morning Session:
- Bangladesh: 90/3 at Lunch
- Early strikes by Sri Lanka put Bangladesh under pressure.
- Shadman Islam failed to convert his start, and top-order wickets fell quickly.
Afternoon Session:
- Resilience is shown by Shanto and Rahim.
- No wickets lost; Bangladesh went to Tea at 182/3.
Evening Session:
- The pair continued their dominance, adding 110 runs post-tea.
- Bangladesh closed the day at 292/3 after 90 overs.
🎳 Bowling Efforts – Sri Lanka National Cricket Team
- Tharindu Ratnayake, making his Test debut, bowled tirelessly and was rewarded with 2 wickets, though at a high cost of 124 runs.
- Asitha Fernando, known for his pace and consistency, picked up 1/51.
- While Milan Rathnayake remained economical, the Sri Lankan bowlers found it hard to break the rhythm of the Shanto-Rahim duo.
📊 Scorecard Snapshot
Bangladesh Innings – Day 1
Total: 292/3 (90 Overs)
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: 136*
- Mushfiqur Rahim: 105*
- Shadman Islam: 19
- Tharindu Ratnayake: 2/124
- Asitha Fernando: 1/51