Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights & Results

Right then. That’s it from the coverage of this game. Both teams share the spoils in their first outing, but that’s not all from the series. The two will meet again for the second Test match on 23rd May 2022 at 0930 IST (0400 GMT). But as you all know you can join us in advance for the build-up. Till then take care and goodbye!

Angelo Mathews win the Man of the Match award for his incredible knock of 199. He says it was disappointing to not get to a double ton. States it was a good wicket to bat on but Bangladesh bowlers bowled well and they had to work really hard for their runs. Adds without partners one can't get to that score and he thanks for the support.

Mominul Haque, the captain of Bangladesh is in for a chat. He says he always smiles as he loves smiling. Adds they did well with the bat here, it was a combined effort by the team. Adds Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam bowled really well, Nayeem Hasan was the star in the first innings and they did miss Shoriful. Adds Taijul Islam knows his role and he knows the conditions too. Ends by saying you need to improve in every game and he is looking forward for the next game.

Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says they could have scored more in the first innings and they should have put Bangladesh under more pressure. Mentions the pacers did a very good job and the spinners did well in patches and hence, they could not restrict them to a low score but the spinners will learn. Adds they always play to win, they needed to play positively but the shot selection was not the best and they need to learn from that. Credits the way Dickwella and Chandimal played and says they know what to do in such situation.

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The approach though was extremely slow by the batters from both the sides and that meant, there needed to be a collapse if there was to be a result. Bangladesh did bowl really well in the first two sessions of Day 5 but eventually it ended in a draw.

In reply, Bangladesh managed to get a lead of over 50. Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were the heroes with the bat for the hosts as both scored tons. Those efforts took Bangladesh into a position from where they could not lose the game.

On middle, defended.

To be honest, the game just moved about a very slow speed. The 5th day was probably the most exciting one but 4 before were quite dull. After electing to bat, Sri Lanka put on a good competitive total courtesy Mathews’ 199. They looked set to score a lot more but the Bangladesh spinners bowled brilliantly to keep them under the 400-run mark.

So, the game finally ends in a draw! It was quite difficult to force a result on a wicket which remained good for the batters throughout. Bangladesh did keep hopes alive by picking wickets at regular intervals earlier in the day but the pair of Dimuth Karunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella showed great grit and determination to ensure there is no surprise.

The skippers are shaking hands! That means this is the end of the game. One might be wondering, how have they shook hands with 17 overs to go. Well, with Sri Lanka declaring, two overs have been deducted which means we have just the 15 overs left in the day and hence, both the skippers can decide to call it off and that is what they do.

Goes fuller and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal cuts it towards point.

Goes fuller and on middle, this is defended out. Ohh its a no ball.

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

On a length and on off, this is defended out.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge. He has nothing to worry oabout it.

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

On a good length and on off, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards mid-wicket. A couple of runs taken.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards covers for one.

FOUR! On middle, Dinesh Chandimal makes room for himself and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

on middle, blocked.

On middle, this is eased towards covers for one.

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

Tossed up on leg, this is flicked towards short leg.

Fuller and outside off, this is eased towards mid-wicket for one.

on middle, this is blocked.

FOUR! On middle, Niroshan Dickwella slog sweeps it through deep square leg for a boundary.

On off, this eased towards covers. Niroshan Dickwella wanted a single but Dinesh Chandimal sent him back.

SIX! Dinesh Chandimal with some entertainment. Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and lofts it over long on for a maximum.

On middle, this is defended towards short leg.

A huge appeal but turned down! It is reviewed.

On a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal tries to defend it but misses and is caught behind. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Bangladesh takes a review. Ultra edge shows that there was a clear gap between the bat and the ball. Not out.

On off this is eased towards covers.

On a length and on leg, Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

Fuller and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal defends it towards silly point.

on a length and on middle, Dinesh Chandimal blocks this one out.

Similar to the last delivery, this is pushed back towards Taijul Islam.

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked again.

On middle, blocked.

FOUR! This is a gift from Taijul Islam. A wide full toss, Dinesh Chandimal slaps it through point for a boundary. A new ball taken and Dinesh Chandimal starts it with a boundary.

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella this time sweeps it towards backward square leg.

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal eases it towards mid off and gets a single.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and rotates the strike.

On a length and on middle, this is eased towards covers.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

Similar to the last delivery, this is again pushed back towards the bowler.

On a length and on off, this is blocked out.

Tossed up on leg, Niroshan Dickwella flicks it towards square leg for one.

On middle, this is punched towards covers for one.

Fifty up for Niroshan Dickwella. This is his 20th test fifty. On off, this is pushed towards coves for a easy single.

On middle, this is blocked towards short leg.

Fuller and outside off, Niroshan Dickwella drives it towards covers and gets a single. Niroshan Dickwella on 49 now.

Similar to the last delivery, Niroshan Dickwella defends it again towards the bowler.

On a length and on middle, Niroshan Dickwella pushes it back towards Nayeem Hasan.

Tossed up on middle, Niroshan Dickwella defends it towards silly point.

On off, this is eased towards mid on.

Loopy one on middle, this is cut towards point.

Goes fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and drives it towards covers. He wanted a run but Niroshan Dickwella sends him back.

Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.

On off, Dinesh Chandimal uses his feet and defends it out.

Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards square leg for one. Niroshan Dickwella on 48 now.

On a length and on off, Dinesh Chandimal leans forward and pushes it towards long off for one.

Loopy one on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.

Fuller and outside off, this is driven towards covers.

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards Nayeem Hasan.

On off, blocked out.

On middle, this is pushed towards long on for one.

On middle, this is flicked towards squre leg for one.

Tossed up outside off, Niroshan Dickwella leans back and pushes it towards covers. He gets a couple of runs. Niroshan Dickwella on 46 now.

The second new ball is available now. Will Bangladesh take it straightaway? No they haven't gone for the new cherry.

Flighted and outside off, blocked out.

Full, outside off. Chandimal defends it out.

Floated and full, on off. Dinesh Chandimal defends it out watchfully.

In the air...safe! It is looped up, full and on off. Niroshan Dickwella goes for the sweep yet again but it flies off the top-edge to deep square leg. It lands safely and the batters take one.

Fuller, on off. Dickwella taps it back to the bowler.

Fuller, on middle and leg. Niroshan Dickwella sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.

Flighted delivery on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket.

On off, this is worked to mid-wicket.

On off, defended.

Flighted and on off, Chandimal works it to mid-wicket.

Floats it up on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers.

Tossed up on off, blocked.

On off, defended.

Angled into the pads, Dickwella works it towards square leg.

FOUR! Short and outside off, this is cut down to third man for a boundary.

Good length and on off, Dickwella pushes it to covers.

FOUR! A really good shot there! Trademark Dickwella. He plays these cheeky shots so well. Short and on middle, right at the end, Dickwella guides it over the keeper and into the third man fence.

Well timed again! Shorter and on off, Dickwella stands tall and guides it to point.

Yet another maiden then for Bangladesh! On off, it is stroked on the off side.

Slower through the air this time, it lands on off and turns back in. Chandimal works it to square leg.

Floats it up on off, Chandimal is solid in defense.

Flighted ball around off, Chandimal strokes it to covers.

Shorter and on off, Chandimal pushes it to covers.

Fires it into the pads, Chandimal looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Makes the batter play again as this is bowled on middle. Dickwella plays it to mid on. A maiden by Khaled.

Yet again angles this into the off pole, Dickwella pushes it to covers.