In a crucial second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, captain Dhananjaya de Silva's decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be a successful one. After their dominant victory in the first match, Sri Lanka looks to continue their winning streak against the hosts. The teams have made some changes to their lineups, with Shakib Al Hasan making his return and Hasan Mahmud making his Test debut for Bangladesh. Keep an eye out for de Silva and his team as they battle against the hosts in Chittagong.
Sri Lanka Extends Dominance over Bangladesh in Second Test
In a crucial second Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Chittagong, Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva's decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be a successful one. Riding on Angelo Mathews' unbeaten knock of 199 and Oshada Fernando's 127, Sri Lanka posted a formidable first innings total of 506/9 declared.
In response, Bangladesh struggled to keep pace with Sri Lanka's batting dominance. Despite a valiant half-century from Liton Das, the hosts were bowled out for 365, conceding a lead of 141 runs.
In their second innings, Sri Lanka extended their advantage, scoring 231/8 declared before setting Bangladesh a daunting target of 377 runs. The Bangladeshi batting lineup once again faltered, with only Najmul Hossain Shanto (102) offering some resistance. Sri Lanka eventually secured a convincing victory by an innings and 28 runs.
Background
The ongoing Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is part of the 2023 World Test Championship cycle. Sri Lanka won the first Test in Mirpur by 10 wickets, giving them a crucial 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Team Changes
Both teams made several changes to their lineups for the second Test. Bangladesh welcomed back all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons. Hasan Mahmud made his Test debut for Bangladesh, while Nayeem Hasan was dropped from the team.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, brought in Pathum Nissanka in place of Kamil Mishara. Dhananjaya de Silva returned as captain after missing the first Test due to COVID-19.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who was the player of the match in the second Test?
Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 199 in the first innings.
2. Does Bangladesh have any chance of winning the series?
Bangladesh would need to stage a remarkable comeback in the second Test to tie the series.
3. What is the significance of the Test series in the context of the World Test Championship?
Both teams are competing for valuable points in the 2023 World Test Championship cycle.
4. Which Bangladeshi batsman has scored the most runs in Test cricket?
Tamim Iqbal is Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, with over 5,000 runs to his name.
5. Who is the current captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team?
Shakib Al Hasan is the current captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team.
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