Bangladesh require eight wickets in final session to win Galle Test
Taijul removed Lahiru Udara, stumped for 9, while Nayeem accounted for Pathum Nissanka, who was caught for 24.
Spinners Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan struck once apiece as Bangladesh reduced Sri Lanka to 34 for 2 in eight overs by the Tea interval, leaving the hosts facing a stiff challenge in pursuit of a 296-run target on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Galle today.
Taijul removed Lahiru Udara, stumped for 9, while Nayeem accounted for Pathum Nissanka, who was caught for 24. With just 29 overs remaining in the day, Bangladesh are now eight wickets away from what could be a famous victory.
At the crease for Sri Lanka are Angelo Mathews—playing in his farewell Test—and Dinesh Chandimal, both yet to get off the mark. The experienced pair will be crucial if the hosts are to salvage a draw or pull off an unlikely win.
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Earlier in the session, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto completed his second century of the match and declared the innings at 285 for 6, setting up a potentially thrilling conclusion.
