Sri Lanka were all out for 494 after 129.1 overs in their first innings during the first Test against Bangladesh at Galle International Stadium today.
The fourth wicket stand of 196 between Asela Gunaratne and Kusal Mendis, followed by the fifth wicket partnership of 110 between Kusal and Niroshan Dickwella enabled Sri Lanka to post a huge total in the end.
Handy partnerships lower down the order also contributed to Sri Lanka’s cause. Kusal was the top-scorer for his side with 194. Asela made 85, Niroshan 75 while Dilruwan Perera chipped in with 51.
For Bangladesh, Mehedi Hasan Miraz took four wickets for 113 runs in 22 overs. Mustafizur captured two for 68 in 25.
Lakshan Sandakan was the last wicket to fall for the hosts when he was superbly caught by Mehedi running backwards.
