US EditionSri Lanka Dominates Early on Day 2 After Dismissing Bangladesh for 247
- On June 26, 2025, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test match against Sri Lanka, held in Colombo at the Singhalese Sports Club Ground.
- The decision to bat followed captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s assessment of a very good wicket and team changes, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz replacing Jaker Ali.
- Sri Lankan bowlers, led by debutant Sonal Dinusha and supported by Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando, consistently took wickets to reduce Bangladesh to 220 for eight on a rain-interrupted day.
- Dinusha took two wickets, including dismissals of Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim , while Asitha Fernando removed opener Anamul Haque for a 10-ball duck.
- With Bangladesh facing difficulties, Sri Lanka aimed to conclude the innings quickly to establish an early advantage, while Bangladesh would have to add crucial runs on Day 2 to stave off further setbacks.
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