Sri Lanka's Strong Reply Led by Nissanka's 187

Sri Lanka ended Day 3 of the first Test in Galle against Bangladesh on 368/4, with Pathum Nissanka leading the fightback. Nissanka registered his first Test century at home, and third overall, and was well supported by Dinesh Chandimal (54) in a second-wicket stand of 157 runs.

Nissanka's Century

Nissanka was watchful in the early part of the innings and clubbed Taijul Islam for two fours on the onside, as his innings began to gain impetus. He then brought up his 50 while Chandimal continued to toy with Nayeem, scoring boundaries frequently with cuts and sweeps.

Chandimal's 54

Chandimal brought up his 33rd Test 50 but fell soon after, nicking one behind to leg-slip. However, his 54-run partnership with Nissanka laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's strong reply.

Angelo Matthews' 39

Angelo Matthews, in his last Test, resisted Bangladesh from getting further inroads with a dogged 39 off 69 balls. He slog-swept Taijul for six towards the Tea break as Sri Lanka plundered 133 runs in the second session.

Nissanka's 187

Nissanka was dominant against the young Nahid Rana with two boundaries in an over. He then reached 150 before toying with Rana yet again on a tiring day for the Bangladesh bowlers. The 89-run stand was broken when Matthews nicked one to Litton Das off Mominul Haque, giving Bangladesh a breather.