The second day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh being played at the P Sara Oval in Colombo saw Bangladesh reclaim the advantage they had lost on Day One, only to throw it again. The visitors, after bundling out Sri Lanka for 338, ended the Day Two at the score of 214 for 5. They were, at one stage, 192 for 2, but a brief implosion saw them reeling at 198 for 5. They now trail the hosts by 124 runs. At stumps on Day Two, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim were unbeaten on 18 and 2 respectively. Let us take a look at the highlights from the second day’s play. Full Cricket Scorecard: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Colombo
Chandimal’s purple patch against visitors: Chandimal, who was lucky on Day One, was audacious on Day Two. After stitching valuable partnerships with the middle order, he formed two fifty-run stands with the tailenders. He farmed the strike well and later, launched his assault. His average against Bangladesh before this match read a whopping 134.75. On Day Two, he finally perished for 138, thus continuing his purple patch against the tourists.
Suranga Lakmal’s cameo: Lakmal added crucial 55 runs with Chandimal for the 9th wicket. His contribution, though, was a mere 7 runs. But once Chandimal was dismissed, Lakmal played the senior player in the middle. He also turned the aggressor, hitting two fours and a huge six to get to his highest Test score and add important runs lower down the order. Full Cricket Updates: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Colombo, Day 2
Shakib’s milestone and the coincidence: When Shakib dismissed Rangana Herath, he became the second highest wicket-taker across formats as a left-arm spinner after Daniel Vettori. Interestingly, he surpassed none other than Herath, the man whom he dismissed.
Tamim-Sarkar stand: Tamim and Sarkar got Bangladesh off to a solid start. Sri Lanka started with spin from one end, but both the southpaws used their feet well against Dilruwan Perera’s off spin. They were rock solid in their defence and scored runs off loose deliveries. They almost went to lunch unbeaten, but Tamim fell just at the stroke of lunch, missing out on his fifty by one run. Sarkar, however, went on to complete his 4th Test fifty. Tamim and Sarkar’s duo ensured the second session belonged to Bangladesh. SL vs BAN, 2nd Test, Day 2: Visitors lose advantage after hosts’ late strikes
Sarkar’s record: Sarkar brought up his 4th Test fifty. With it, he became the second Bangladeshi opener after Tamim to make three successive Test fifties. He also became the first visiting opener since Virender Sehwag in 2010 to register 3 fifty-plus scores in a Test series in Sri Lanka.
Not a gentleman’s game: The Lankan tail was frustrating the Bangladesh bowlers. Around the same time, the forward short leg fielder once again came in the line of fire, with a shot off Sandakan’s bowling hitting him on his toe. Remember, Kayes was hit yesterday? Sandakan wanted to enquire if the fielder was doing fine, but Mushfiqur asked him to mind his own business. It had perhaps got something to do with Mushfiqur, Shakib and Lakmal’s involvement in a small argument a little while ago. Shakib was unhappy with Lakmal running right down the middle of the pitch and had an argument with him as Mushfiqur also chipped in. Umpires had to step in to restore calm.
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Bangladesh’s implosion: Bangladesh imploded, just as they have invariably over last one year. From 192 for 2, last half an hour’s mayhem left them at 214 for 5. They lost two set batsmen in Kayes and Sabbir and nightwatchman Taijul Islam. Bangladesh could have been 6 down, as Shakib was hell-bent on throwing his wicket away. But somehow, he survived to fight another day.
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