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The opening test of the ICC 2025-27 World Championship cycle between between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh In the iconic International Gallery Stadium it has already provided a great drama and quality cricket. With both teams eager to start their campaigns with a positive note, the first two days have seen Bangladesh seize, thanks to a remarkable screen of battles directed by Mushfiquur Rahim and Litton that. The visitors, after winning the launch and opt for bat, ended on the 2nd day to a 484/9 commander, despite the interruptions of the rain that stopped their impulse, but did not decrease their spirit.
After a shy start on the first day, where Bangladesh was struggling at 45/3, he was the captain and captain experienced. Najmul Hossain Shanto which orchestrated an impressive recovery. His collaboration fired Sri Lanka’s attack, with Shanto collecting a patient 148 out of 279 balls, and Mushfiqur anchoring the entrances with a masterpiece 163 of 350 deliveries. The fourth place of 247 duo tracks not only rescued Bangladesh, but also set a new record for the fourth part of Bangladesh in tests against Sri Lanka.
On the 2nd, he saw that Mushfiqur continued his dominion, reaching his seventh or more 150 -test marker, while Das joined the party with a 90 of 123 balls fluent, including 11 limits and six. Its fifth Wicket Association thwarted Sri Lanka bowls, which worked hard but found little help from the galley surface. Litton’s aggressive intention complemented Mushfiqur’s composition, and together they added 113 runs for the fifth Wicket, leading Bangladesh to a total of mammoths.
The work of the second day was not without its challenges. The rain intervened after eating, forcing an early tea with Bangladesh at 423/4, Mushfiqur unbeaten in 159 and Litton Solid in 61. The wet cooking field and persistent showers meant that Sri Lanka had to wait longer for advances, and when the game resumed, Bangladesh continued to leave. By stepped, visitors had reached 484/9, with the efforts of Mushfiqur and Litton with a widespread praise of fans and punctures.
Social media was admired by Bangladesh’s resilience and battle depth. Supporters praised Mushfiqur’s grana and Litton’s flare, reaching the duo to put the team in a dominant position. Many indicated as Bangladesh, once rolled up soon, had turned the tables with discipline and determination. Sri Lanka bowls, despite the flashs of the promise and a late rise of debutant Tharindu Rashnayake, Milan Rashnayake and Submit -us FernandoThey found themselves surpassed by the application and temperament of Bangladesh.
As the test goes to the third day, the imposing total of Bangladesh and the psychological edge obtained from this battle masterclass has marked the stage for a fascinating contest. With the rain it is still a threat and the pitch that deteriorates, the fans are eager to see if Sri Lanka can get a comeback or if Bangladesh will continue to go to a historic victory.
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Day 2 Done! Bangladesh 484/9. Big Fightback of our boys in the last session. All eyes in a strong start to day 3! #Slvban #Wtc27 pic.twitter.com/yryxfu9ef9
– Sri Lanka Cricket π±π° (@OFFICIALSLC) June 18, 2025
Day 2, we encounter
Bangladesh: 484/9, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najuml Hossain Shanto and Litton Das played brilliantly π#Crickettwitter #Slvsban #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/xew3gufjv
– crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) June 18, 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim now maintains the record to score most runs to Cricket International (15,509) without dumping a single delivery. π§π©π§€
Despite playing 473 games, he has never overturned a single ball! π€―π#Mosphocurahim #Adamgilchrist #Odis #Thets #T20is #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/ngwvjclhob
– Samantha Akter π§π© (@priyorahbab) June 18, 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim falls in 163, but Bangladesh is still in the driving seat. #Slvsban pic.twitter.com/3vjgaarlde
– Mohammad Jeelani Ansari (@mj_ansari5) June 18, 2025
π₯ πππππππππππ πππππ! π₯
Mushfiqur Rahim marks a 163 degree of 350 balls πͺ pic.twitter.com/t8S0CVX5O9
– Daddyscore (@dadddyscore) June 18, 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim falls after a bright 163 hit Sri Lanka.
At the age of 38, he showed pure class. There was a double ton in the cards, but there was still a top -notch entrance. pic.twitter.com/dvp5iyowrn
– Rifat Raisul (@ raisul_rifat88) June 18, 2025
Miss their fifth test test but Litton Das has helped Bangla desh to a command position π pic.twitter.com/tkkudnj46a
– Envoysπ€ (@Backbencher1863) June 18, 2025
First half a century for Litton Das in his last 26 international entrances.#Banvsl
– Kh naeem π§π© (@khnaeem962) June 18, 2025
15480+ is running in international cricket for Mushfiqur Rahim.
Most among players who never threw a single ball.
Adam Gilchrist had the previous record – 15461
Via spncricinfo #Slvban pic.twitter.com/dejBylzpib
– Abhijeet β (@theyorterball) June 18, 2025
This is how Sri Lanka’s legendary staff went into action for a rainbow! π±π°π§οΈπͺ
No one does it better: the best in the world, no doubt! π«‘π₯ β₯ οΈ#Slvban #Srilanka #Rainorshine #Dontstopshreaming #Catcheverymatch pic.twitter.com/js8rl3xzih– Shehryar Haider (@Shehrya456456) June 18, 2025
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