Colombo, June 26, 2025
BAN vs SL Test – Day 2 Summary. Test cricket is a slow-burning fire—and on Day 2 in Colombo, it was Sri Lanka who kept that fire glowing with calm and class. After wrapping up Bangladesh’s innings early in the morning, their batters—especially Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal—put on a beautiful show of patience, timing, and control.
If Day 1 was about balance, Day 2 was clearly about Sri Lanka taking charge.
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☀️ Morning: Bangladesh Falls Short;
Bangladesh started the day on 220/8, hoping to add a few more runs to their first innings total. But Sri Lanka didn’t let them hang around for long.
BAN vs SL Test – Day 2 Summary epic
Within the first few overs, Bangladesh were all out for 247.
- Sonal Dinusha, playing his debut Test, impressed everyone with 3 wickets for just 22 runs.
- Asitha Fernando also bowled beautifully and took 3 wickets, helping wrap up the tail quickly.
Bangladesh had some decent efforts from Shadman Islam (46) and Mushfiqur Rahim (35), but none of their batters converted starts into something big.
👊 Sri Lanka Steps In – Calm and Confident
Once Sri Lanka began their innings, they looked completely in control. The openers, Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Udara, didn’t rush things. They respected the good balls and punished the loose ones.
By lunch, Sri Lanka were already at 83/0. It was the kind of start any team would dream of—steady, focused, and mistake-free.
💥 Afternoon: Pathum Nissanka and Chandimal Take Over
The real highlight of the day came after lunch. When Udara got out for 44, Dinesh Chandimal joined Nissanka at the crease—and together, they took the match away from Bangladesh.
They added a massive 194-run partnership, batting for hours with full control.
- Pathum Nissanka, known for his cool head and technique, scored a brilliant unbeaten 146. He didn’t rush, didn’t get flashy—just kept rotating strike and finding gaps.
- Dinesh Chandimal was almost as good. He looked set for a century but was dismissed on 93 trying a reverse sweep.
Still, the damage was done. By the time Chandimal got out, Sri Lanka were 282/2 and leading the match with confidence.
🌇 Evening: Sri Lanka on Top
By stumps, Sri Lanka had moved to 290/2—taking a 43-run lead with 8 wickets still in hand. Nissanka was still batting and looked rock-solid. If he continues the same way on Day 3, Sri Lanka could build a massive lead.
📊 End of Day 2 – Quick Score Recap
Bangladesh 1st Innings – 247 all out
Top scorers:
- Shadman Islam – 46
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 35
Best SL bowlers:
- Sonal Dinusha – 3/22
- Asitha Fernando – 3/51
Sri Lanka 1st Innings – 290/2 (lead by 43 runs)
Top scorers:
- Pathum Nissanka – 146*
- Dinesh Chandimal – 93
- Lahiru Udara – 44
🧠 What Did We Learn Today?
1. Pathum Nissanka is the real deal
The young opener continues to show maturity beyond his age. He’s not just scoring runs—he’s building innings that matter. This hundred could be match-winning.
2. Chandimal’s class is still alive
Even though he missed his century, Chandimal’s knock was full of experience and timing. He handled the bowlers with ease and anchored the innings brilliantly.
3. Bangladesh need to fight back hard
They’re behind in the game now. Their bowlers need to strike early on Day 3 if they want to keep things under control. If Sri Lanka gets a lead of over 150, it’ll be very tough for Bangladesh.
🔮 What to Watch on Day 3
- Can Nissanka get to a double hundred?
- Will Sri Lanka declare early and try to bowl Bangladesh out again?
- Or can Bangladesh’s bowlers turn the game around with early wickets?
Whatever happens, Day 3 is going to be crucial. One strong session either way can shift the match completely.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Day 2 was a reminder of how beautiful Test cricket can be. It doesn’t need loud drama—it just needs skill, patience, and small moments that slowly build into big ones. Sri Lanka did everything right: bowling smart, batting with purpose, and staying calm.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, are down but not out. A few early wickets on Day 3, and they’re right back in it.
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