Switch between the tabs above to switch between Quick Scorecard, Full Scorecard, and Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Day 4 Report: Sri Lanka was five doors away from a series win over Bangladesh after tourists were limited to 177 for five on stumps on the fourth day of the second test in Pallekele on Sunday.
Looking for a whopping 437 Victory, the Bangladesh batsmen were troubled by Sri Lankan spinners Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis, who took the five wickets on a crumbling wicket. Sri Lanka set a formidable goal of 437 for Bangladesh by getting its second innings to 194 for nine in the mountain town of Pallekele declared. No team has achieved such a great goal in test history.
The biggest chase in test cricket history is the 418 that the West Indies made against Australia in 2003 in Antigua.
The most successful chase in Pallekele , a picturesque mountain town, is 382 out of Pakistan in 2015.
Should Bangladesh manage to force a tie with 150 overs remaining, Sri Lanka could fall to the lowest world rankings.
Bangladesh, recognized until its last Pair behind, needed another 260 runs to win with one game day remaining.
Najmul Shanto, who scored 26 points in the second innings after his duck in the first, regretted their performance in the first innings when they bundled for 251
« I think we should have fought better in the first innings, » Shanto told reporters after matchday four.
Sri Lanka declared its second inning after Mitta ate on 194 for nine and Bangladesh lost three wickets in the afternoon, finishing at 111 for three at tea.
Mendis claimed Tamim Iqbal’s big wicket when he was caught by Niroshan Dickwella for 24. Debutant Jayawickrama, who took six wickets in the first innings, was responsible for Saif Hassan and Najmul Shanto.
The delivery Shanto released threw itself outside the tree stump, spun sharply, went through bat and bolster, and hit the Tip of the stump.
After tea, Bangladesh lost Captain Mominul Haque, who hacked a Mendis shipment on his stump to fight his crew by four by 134.
Mendis said it would be hard work, though they would have a full day to take five wickets.
« We have to get the basics right, » said Mendis. « It’s going to be hard work. There might be a bit of pressure because we’ve exhausted our ratings. » Previously, Dimuth Karunaratne scored the first goal with 66 runs when Sri Lanka declared 194 for nine. The Sri Lankan captain finished the series with 428 runs in three innings after scoring a double hundred, one hundred and a half centuries.
The first Test ended in a draw after a running festival. The two teams scored 1,289 points for losing just 17 wickets in the five days.
Find the latest and upcoming tech gadgets online at Tech2 Gadgets. Get Technology News, Gadgets Reviews, & Reviews. Popular devices like laptop, tablet and mobile phone specifications, features, prices, comparison.
Looking for a massive 437 win, the Bangladeshi batsmen were troubled by Sri Lankan spinners Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis, who took the five wickets on a crumbling wicket.
Click here to follow the LIVE scorecard of the first test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
After Sri Lanka declared their first innings to 648 for eight at lunch on the final day, Bangladesh, who made 541 for seven in their first innings, 100 for two, reached Tamim Iqbal to 70 in the run when the game was scheduled to start Pallekele.
Sign up for a weekly curated briefing on key strategic issues from around the world.
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 209 runs
Bangladesh U19 defeated India U19 by 3 wickets (D / L method)
Exit game
The U19 in Bangladesh defeated the U19 in New Zealand by 6 goals
Afghanistan U19 defeated South Africa U19 by 5 wickets
Australia Women defeated New Zealand Women by 21 runs
Australia Women defeated New Zealand Women by 71 runs
Australia women beat New Zealand women by 6 wickets
The New Zealand women defeated the Australian women by 4 wickets
India women beat South Africa women at 9 wickets
South Africa women beat India women by 6 wickets
South Africa women beat India women at 5 wickets
South Africa women beat India women by 6 runs (D / L method)
India women beat South Africa women at 9 wickets
England Women defeated New Zealand Women by 32 runs
South Africa women beat India women at 8 wickets
The New Zealand women defeated the English women by 7 wickets
England Women defeated New Zealand Women by 8 wickets
Pakistani women beat South Africa women by 8 runs (D / L method)
South Africa women defeated Pakistan women by 18 runs
South Africa women beat Pakistan women at 8 wickets
South Africa women defeated Pakistan women by 32 runs
South Africa women defeated Pakistan women by 13 runs
South Africa women defeated Pakistan women by 3 runs
Australia women beat New Zealand women by 4 wickets
England Women defeated West Indies Women by 3 wickets
The New Zealand women defeated the Australian women by 5 wickets
Germany women defeated Austria women by 79 runs
Germany women defeated Austria women by 137 runs
Germany women beat Austria women by 10 wickets
Germany women defeated Austria women by 138 runs
Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings by 7 wickets
Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs
Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets
Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe with one innings and 116 runs
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 24 runs
Nepal defeated the Netherlands by 142 runs
Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by 19 runs
Nepal defeated Malaysia by 69 runs
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 11 runs
Sri Lanka moved with Bangladesh
Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets
South Africa struck Pakistan at 6 wickets
India beat England by 317 runs
Pakistan beat South Africa by 3 runs
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 36 runs
Pakistan struck South Africa by 7 wickets
Bangladesh beat the West Indies by 120 runs
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 7 wickets
England defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Australia moved with India
New Zealand defeated Pakistan with one innings and 176 runs
South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 101 runs
India defeated Australia by 8 wickets
South Africa defeated Sri Lanka with innings and 45 runs
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets
New Zealand struck Pakistan at 5 wickets
Australia struck India at 8 wickets
New Zealand defeated the West Indies with one innings and 12 runs
Australia beat India by 12 runs
India defeated Australia by 6 wickets
New Zealand defeated the West Indies with innings and 134 runs
Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets
Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by 57 runs
Zimbabwe connected to Pakistan (Zimbabwe wins Super Over with 2 wickets)
Romania defeated Bulgaria by 6 wickets
Romania beat Bulgaria by 34 runs
Romania beat Bulgaria by 52 runs
Bulgaria beat Romania by 33 runs
Australia defeated England by 5 wickets
England defeated Australia by 6 wickets
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 209 runs
Ref: https://www.firstpost.com
