Bangladesh and Sri Lanka end in a hard-fought draw in the first Test at Galle, with Najmul Hossain Shanto hitting twin centuries.
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Galle Test Ends in a Draw as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Share Honors
The first test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle concluded in a dramatic draw after five days of intense cricket. Despite moments of dominance from both sides, neither team could force a result, marking Bangladesh’s first draw in three years and ending Galle’s 12-year streak of producing decisive Test results.
Match Highlights: A Battle of Patience and Grit
🏏 Bangladesh’s Strong First Innings
Bangladesh posted 495 in their first innings, powered by Namur Hossain Shinto’s 148 and Mushfiqur Rahim’s 163.
Sri Lanka replied with 485, thanks to Nissan Babushka’s 189, while Nadeem Hasan took a five-wicket haul.
🔥 Shinto’s Historic Twin Centuries
Namur Hossain Shinto became the first Bangladeshi captain to score centuries in both innings of a Test.
He followed his 148 in the first innings with an unbeaten 125 in the second, joining an elite list of Bangladeshi batsmen.
🌧️ Rain Disrupts Final-Day Drama
Bangladesh declared their second innings at 285/6, setting Sri Lanka a target of 296 in 37 overs.
Rain interrupted play for over three hours, reducing Sri Lanka’s chase time.
Sri Lanka ended at 72/4, with Tail Islam taking 3 wickets, before both teams settled for a draw.
📊 Key Stats from the Match
Bangladesh’s last Test draw was against Sri Lanka in 2022 (Ch attogram).
Galle’s last drawn Test was also between these two teams in 2013.
Shinto became the first Bangladeshi with multiple twin centuries in tests.
❓ FAQs
Q: Why did the match end in a draw?
A: Sri Lanka had little time to chase 296, and Bangladesh couldn’t take enough wickets.
Q: Who were the standout performers?
A: Shinto (148 & 125*), Mushier (163), Nissan Babushka (189), and tail (3 wickets).
Q: Was there any chance of a result?
A: Yes, but rain and Bangladesh’s slow batting on Day 5 reduced the possibility.
Q: What’s next in the series?
A: The second Test begins soon, with both teams looking for a series lead.