{"id":3753,"date":"2025-06-21T13:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T08:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=3753"},"modified":"2025-06-21T12:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T07:49:06","slug":"nissankas-heroic-187-puts-sri-lanka-on-front-foot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/21\/nissankas-heroic-187-puts-sri-lanka-on-front-foot","title":{"rendered":"Nissanka\u2019s Heroic 187 Puts Sri Lanka on Front Foot"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: Pathum Nissanka led a strong Sri Lankan resurgence with a brilliant 187-run knock on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 27-year-old opener, previously under pressure for his lack of big scores, delivered a masterclass with the bat, guiding his side to 368-4 by stumps, just 127 runs behind Bangladesh\u2019s first innings total of 495.<\/p>\n

His patient 256-ball stay at the crease featured 23 boundaries and a six, providing stability and hope for a potential Sri Lankan lead.<\/p>\n

He formed crucial partnerships with Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, and veteran Angelo Mathews, before falling to a well-delivered ball from Hasan Mahmud with the second new ball.<\/p>\n

Despite missing out on a maiden double-century, Nissanka said he was pleased with his performance at home but admitted disappointment in the manner of his dismissal.<\/p>\n

Strong Support from the Middle Order<\/h4>\n

Dinesh Chandimal chipped in with a solid 54, sharing a 157-run stand with Nissanka that turned the tide of the game.<\/p>\n

Angelo Mathews, playing his farewell Test, added a vital 39, receiving a guard of honour before his innings.<\/p>\n

Kamindu Mendis (37 not out) and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva (17 not out) will resume the innings on day four, with the pitch still favouring the batters.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh bowlers struggled to break through, with Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, and Mominul Haque taking one wicket apiece in an otherwise uneventful session.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh Collapse Paves Way<\/h4>\n

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka wrapped up Bangladesh\u2019s innings quickly, dismissing the last batter just three overs into play.<\/p>\n

Fast bowler Asitha Fernando ended with figures of 4-86, helping stop a dangerous Bangladeshi batting lineup that had crumbled from 458-4 to 495 all out.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh\u2019s bowling coach Shaun Tait acknowledged the difficulties for pacers on a batting-friendly surface but remained optimistic about their first-innings total.<\/p>\n

With two days to go and Sri Lanka inching closer, the match is finely poised for a tight finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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