US EditionMushfiqur Rahim's Unbeaten 141 Lifts Bangladesh to 383-4 at Lunch on Day 2 Against Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh commenced their Test series with Sri Lanka at Galle on June 18, 2025, highlighted by a powerful batting display led by Mushfiqur Rahim.
- The match marked the start of the new 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, with Bangladesh winning the toss and electing to bat first despite early wickets lost.
- After Sri Lanka’s spinners reduced Bangladesh to 45 for 3, the team’s skipper and Mushfiqur Rahim combined to put together an unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of 247 runs, steadying the innings.
- Mushfiqur scored his 12th Test century and second against Sri Lanka with a century that included a paddle sweep off Prabath Jayasuriya, reaching an unbeaten 141 at lunch on Day 2 while Bangladesh reached 383 for 4.
- The strong batting foundation reflects Bangladesh’s promising start to the World Test Championship cycle and highlights Mushfiqur’s status as the most capped Bangladeshi Test player nearing 100 matches.
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Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das Shine in Bangladesh's Test Battle against Sri Lanka Mushfiqur Rahim was the standout performer, remaining unbeaten at 141, as he and Litton Das spearheaded Bangladesh's formidable innings against Sri Lanka. Their efforts on Day 2 at Galle led to a commanding 383 for four after lunch.The visiting team showcased resilience despite Sri Lanka dismissing their skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who set the pace with a vibr…
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DNyuzMushfiqur Rahim’s unbeaten 141 lifts Bangladesh to 383-4 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 141 and shared a 74-run partnership with Litton Das to help lift Bangladesh to 383 for four at lunch on Day 2 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka.
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Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 141 lifts Bangladesh to 383-4 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 141 and shared a 74-run partnership with Litton Das to help lift Bangladesh to 383 for four at lunch on Day 2 of the series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka.
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