Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh 1st Test, Live Score: Pathum Nissanka Reaches Half-Century; Leads SL Fightback

Mominul Haque appears to be in some discomfort as he already has his middle finger taped up. The physio rushes out to the middle to assess the situation and provide some immediate treatment. Bangladesh will hope it바카라�s nothing serious and that Mominul can continue without much trouble.

Pathum Nissanka brings up a well-crafted half-century, his 8th in Test cricket, with a neatly worked shot to deep midwicket. The right-hander has looked composed and in control, reaching the milestone in just 88 deliveries. A pillar of consistency at the top, Nissanka continues to underline his value to the Sri Lankan Test side.

The players and umpires are back out in the middle for the second session on Day 3. Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal, both looking settled, resume Sri Lanka바카라�s reply as they continue to trail Bangladesh바카라�s first-innings total. Nayeem Hasan will start proceedings with the ball for the visitors, hoping to find a breakthrough and break this steady partnership.

An entertaining and competitive first session unfolded on Day 3 in Galle, with Sri Lanka reaching 100/1 at lunch in response to Bangladesh바카라�s imposing first-innings total of 495. Pathum Nissanka (46*) and Dinesh Chandimal (22*) looked composed at the crease, stitching an unbroken 53-run partnership as the hosts trail by 395 runs.

The day began with Bangladesh adding 11 runs to their overnight score of 484/9. Hasan Mahmud contributed 7 of those before being dismissed by Asitha Fernando, who finished with 4/86 after bowling a sharp delivery down the leg side to end the innings.

Sri Lanka바카라�s reply got off to a solid start, with the right-handed opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and debutant Lahiru Udara putting on 47 runs for the first wicket. Udara looked confident during his short stay but fell to Taijul Islam for 29, undone by a classic left-arm spinner바카라�s drift and dip that produced a return catch.

From there, Chandimal joined Nissanka, and the pair negotiated the rest of the session comfortably, keeping the scoreboard ticking while showing strong defensive technique against both pace and spin. With Nissanka nearing his eighth Test half-century, Sri Lanka have laid a solid platform as they look to chip away at the sizeable Bangladesh total.

Interestingly, the pairing of Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Udara marks Sri Lanka바카라�s first all right-handed opening duo in Test cricket in nearly three decades. The last time Sri Lanka fielded a right-handed opening combination was way back in the 1995 Boxing Day Test at the MCG, when Roshan Mahanama and Chandika Hathurusinghe walked out together against Australia. After 29 and a half years, the right-hand-only top pairing returns to the Test fold, highlighting a rare occurrence in Sri Lanka바카라�s long-standing preference for left-right combinations at the top.

It's drinks on the third morning in Galle, and the session has already seen key developments. Asitha Fernando wasted no time in wrapping up the Bangladeshi innings, claiming the final wicket to finish with figures of 4 for 86, as Bangladesh posted a commanding 495. In response, Sri Lanka바카라�s openers made a steady start, with Pathum Nissanka (15*) and debutant Lahiru Udara (29) adding 47 runs in 12 overs. However, the stand was broken just before the first hour as Taijul Islam, operating with guile and flight, dismissed Udara in his fourth over 바카라� a soft return catch ending the debutant바카라�s promising start.

Taijul Islam strikes just before drinks to break a budding partnership as debutant Lahiru Udara falls for 29. The dismissal came from a clever piece of bowling 바카라� flighted and drifting in, tempting Udara to work it to the leg side. However, the ball dipped sharply, catching the leading edge as Udara closed the face too early, resulting in a simple return catch to the bowler. It was an impressive little cameo from Udara, laced with six boundaries, but he'll be disappointed not to have converted his start.

Lahiru Udara Pathum Nissanka have got off to a good start and have already added 21 runs in 5 overs of the Sri Lanka innings. Udara being the agressor have scored 12 off 13 and Nissanka opposite to his natural style of playing has scored 7 off 19.

Bangladesh have posted a commanding total of 495 in their first innings, wrapping up the innings early on Day 3 with the addition of 11 runs to their overnight score. It was a clinical performance with the bat, led by centuries from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (148) and Mushfiqur Rahim (163), alongside a crucial 90 from Litton Das. Winning the toss proved vital, and the visitors made full use of favourable batting conditions at Galle.

Sri Lanka바카라�s bowlers were made to toil across six sessions, with breakthroughs coming at a premium. Asitha Fernando was the standout, claiming 4 for 86 including both openers and centurions, while Milan Rathnayake impressed with a fiery 3 for 39.

Debutant Tharindu Ratnayake had mixed fortunes, picking up three wickets for 196 runs but saw a few chances dropped off his bowling. In a rare occurrence, Galle specialist Prabath Jayasuriya ended wicketless for the first time at this venue. With Bangladesh laying down a strong platform, all eyes will now be on Sri Lanka바카라�s reply.

The players are back on the field as Day 3 gets underway. Sri Lanka break from their final huddle and take their positions with purpose, eager to wrap up the Bangladesh innings quickly. Hasan Mahmud takes strike, joined by Nahid Rana at the non-striker's end. With just one wicket in hand, Bangladesh will look to squeeze out a few more runs, while the hosts aim for an early breakthrough.

Day 3 of the Galle Test will begin with an early start to make up for the lost overs due to bad light on Day 2. Here바카라�s a breakdown of the revised session timings:

• Morning Session: 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM

• Lunch Break: 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM

• Afternoon Session: 12:40 PM to 2:55 PM

• Tea Break: 2:55 PM to 3:15 PM

• Evening Session: 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM

Day 2 of the Galle Test saw a gripping shift in momentum as Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the contest after a dominant Bangladesh batting display. Resuming on 292/3, the visitors piled on the runs in the morning and early afternoon, led by Mushfiqur Rahim바카라�s sublime 163 and Litton Das바카라�s elegant 90, pushing the total past 450. However, the evening session belonged entirely to Sri Lanka, with Milan Rathnayake wreaking havoc, claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs in a fiery spell. Tharindu Ratnayake chipped in with two scalps, including the crucial dismissal of Litton. Bangladesh closed the day at 484/9, with bad light forcing an early end, but Sri Lanka will be buoyed by their strong finish heading into Day 3.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana