The opening day of the primary Check between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at Galle unfolded as a showcase of grit, resilience, and batting brilliance, with the guests seizing the initiative in emphatic style. Bangladesh, having received the toss and opting to bat first on a dry, turning floor, overcame early setbacks to finish Day 1 in a commanding place at 292 for 3, due to excellent centuries from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim.
From Early wobbles to unbreakable partnership of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim
Bangladesh’s innings started on a cautious observe, with Sri Lanka’s bowlers exploiting the brand new ball and the floor’s early help. Asitha Fernando struck first, eradicating Anamul Haque for a duck. The actual risk, nonetheless, got here from debutant spinner Tharindu Rathnayake, who claimed two fast wickets—Shadman Islam for 14 and Mominul Haque for 29—each caught at slip by captain Dhananjaya de Silva. By the seventeenth over, Bangladesh have been reeling at 45 for 3, and the hosts sensed a chance to dictate phrases.
However it was at this juncture that Shanto and Rahim got here collectively, demonstrating poise underneath strain. They steadied the ship with a measured strategy, blunting the Sri Lankan assault and steadily shifting the momentum. Their partnership was constructed on endurance, exact shot choice, and the flexibility to punish free deliveries. By lunch, Bangladesh had reached 90 for 3, with Shanto and Rahim unbeaten and looking out more and more assured.
Centurions shine as Bangladesh seize management over Sri Lanka by the tip of the day
The post-lunch session noticed the duo shift gears. Shanto (136*), main by instance, reached his century with a mix of classical drives and deft sweeps, mentioning his sixth Check hundred and his second towards Sri Lanka. His innings was a masterclass in focus, lasting 246 balls and that includes 14 boundaries and a six. Rahim, the ever-reliable stalwart, complemented his skipper with a composed knock, reaching his unbeaten 105 off 186 balls, laced with 5 boundaries.
Their partnership, unbroken at stumps, swelled to over 230 runs for the fourth wicket—a report stand that not solely rescued Bangladesh from a precarious place but additionally put them firmly within the driver’s seat. The Sri Lankan bowlers, regardless of early promise, struggled for breakthroughs because the pitch eased out and the batters grew in confidence. Rathnayake completed the day with two wickets, however his preliminary heroics have been overshadowed by the relentless accumulation from Shanto and Rahim.
By the shut of play, Bangladesh’s scoreboard learn 292/3 in 90 overs, with a wholesome run charge of three.24. The final session noticed the pair proceed untroubled, negotiating the second new ball with ease and organising Bangladesh for a possible mammoth complete. The gang in Galle and followers again house have been left in awe as Shanto and Rahim’s centuries powered Bangladesh’s dominance, promising extra fireworks because the Check progresses.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Day 1, Stumps
– From 45/3 to 292/3 🙌– Najmul Hossain Shanto & Mushfiqur Rahim dominated the Sri Lankan bowlers in final 2 classes 🔥#CricketTwitter #SLvBAN #NajmulHossainShanto #MushfiqurRahim pic.twitter.com/nr1iJLSb9U
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 17, 2025
This blud names Mushfiqur Rahim has the identical no of Check centuries as Rohit Sharma 😭😭#SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/05jvOm6CWN
— Dave (@AFC_Dev17) June 17, 2025
Centuries by Shanto and Mushfiq as Bangladesh end nicely in Galle.
292-3 in 90 overs.#SLvBAN
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) June 17, 2025
😍12TH TEST HUNDRED FOR BANGLADESH LEGEND MUSHFIQUR RAHIM 🇧🇩📷#SLvBAN #tapmad #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/6ghpp5kEXt
— Mirza Umar (@Ubmy2) June 17, 2025
Najmul Hussain Shanto celebrated His 100 Towards Sri Lanka
This Captain Is Wonderful. #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/qQWkMVjoTQ
— Mir Hamza Mughal (@2Mirhamzamughal) June 17, 2025
Shanto – 136*(260).Mushfiqur – 105*(186).
– BANGLADESH 292 FOR 3 DURING STUMPS ON DAY 1 .
What a begin for WTC 2025-27 Cycle. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/hfBwKJsnuS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 17, 2025
Stumps on Day 1. Bangladesh 292/3. Loads of work to do, however we’re prepared for the battle tomorrow! 💪 #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/dXUM9qowEm
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 17, 2025
Dying✅Taxes✅Mushfiq and Shanto performing towards Sri Lanka✅#SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/zNiPYoJvHC
— Rafin (@Lampardsonn) June 17, 2025
1st Check | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Day 1 : Stumps
Bangladesh 292/3 #SLvBAN #1stTest #Galle pic.twitter.com/GXiLrCa1uo
— Thimira Nawod (@ImThimira07) June 17, 2025
Bangladesh 292/3 Stumps on Day 1 in First innings. Magnificent Knock Najmul Hossain Shanto 136* and Mushfiqur Rahim 105*.#SLvBAN
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) June 17, 2025
Shanto – 136*(260).Mushfiqur – 105*(186).
– BANGLADESH 292 FOR 3 DURING STUMPS ON DAY 1 .
What a begin for WTC 2025-27 Cycle. #Cricket #TestCricket #banvssl #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/LCDLrVyo8d
— TajalNoor (@tajal_noor) June 17, 2025
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