Laughs and Legends
The ongoing second Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has become a treasure trove of amusing videos. Following a comical DRS call and a failed catch attempt involving three players, another clip from the match has gone viral.
This time, five Bangladesh players raced to prevent a boundary in the Sylhet Test, sparking laughter across social media. Some users likened the scene to a memorable moment from the movie ‘Lagaan,’ while others humorously labeled them as clowns.
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Asitha Fernando wreaked havoc, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for just 34 runs as Sri Lanka ruthlessly dismissed Bangladesh for a mere 178 Runs, solidifying a commanding 353-run advantage in the first innings of the second Test in Chittagong on Monday.
R̶e̶a̶l̶ ̶l̶i̶f̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶c̶i̶d̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶i̶n̶s̶p̶i̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶ ̶m̶o̶v̶i̶e̶
Movie inspiring a real-life incident 🎥
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.#BANvSL #FanCode pic.twitter.com/1USI5EH9cV— FanCode (@FanCode) April 1, 2024
Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh Test Drama
Despite holding a commanding advantage, the visitors opted not to enforce the follow-on, but their batting lineup faltered in the second innings, laboring to reach 102-6 by stumps on the third day, further extending their formidable lead to a staggering 455 runs.
Adding to Bangladesh’s woes, debutant pacer Hasan Mahmud injected a ray of hope with an extraordinary 4-wicket haul, while his compatriot Khaled Mahmud compounded the Sri Lankan batsmen’s misery by snatching 2 crucial wickets, leaving the hosts reeling.
Angelo Mathews stood resolute, undefeated on a commanding 39 runs, while Prabath Jayasuriya remained steadfast at three not out, as they forged a formidable partnership alongside the tail-enders to extend Sri Lanka’s already imposing lead.
Earlier, the trio of Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, and Prabath Jayasuriya wreaked havoc, claiming a combined total of two wickets each as Sri Lanka decimated the opposition, snatching nine wickets in just two blistering sessions, leaving the hosts utterly demolished.
Battlefield Brilliance
Despite Bangladesh’s valiant efforts, Zakir Hasan emerged as the lone warrior with a gallant 54 runs, while Mominul Haque valiantly resisted with 33 runs.
The day commenced with Bangladesh resuming their innings at 55-1, with nightwatchman Taijul Islam offering stubborn resistance. However, Sri Lanka’s relentless attack proved too much to handle as they swiftly claimed wickets, culminating in Vishwa Fernando delivering a thunderous delivery that shattered Zakir’s stumps, symbolizing the abrupt end to Bangladesh’s defiance.
From the outset, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto appeared jittery, enduring a tense 11-ball stint before falling victim to Jayasuriya’s bowling prowess, managing just one run.
Najmul’s departure came as he attempted an on-drive, only to be caught at short midwicket by Dimuth Karunaratne.
Sri Lanka’s Domination in the Test Match
Asitha Fernando halted Mominul’s resilient stand before dismissing Khaled Ahmed for a solitary run to conclude the innings. Vishwa Fernando’s in-swinging delivery dismantled Taijul’s defense, sending him back to the pavilion with 22 runs to his name, reducing Bangladesh to 105-4.
In a brilliant display of bowling prowess, Asitha Fernando claimed the prized wicket of Shakib Al Hasan, trapping him leg-before for 15 runs, before inducing an edge from Liton Das (four) in the very same over.
Sri Lanka’s Commanding Performance Against Bangladesh
Bangladesh faced a collapse as wickets tumbled in clusters. Shahadat Hossain (eight) fell victim to Kamindu Mendis’s slip catch off Kumara’s bowling, while Jayasuriya dismissed Mehidy Hasan (seven) with a confident appeal for leg-before wicket.
Asitha Fernando ended Mominul’s resistance before clean bowling Khaled Ahmed for just one run, effectively sealing the innings.
In a display of dominance, Sri Lanka asserted their superiority over Bangladesh in the opening two days, accumulating a total of 531 runs, marking the highest Test score without a single batsman reaching a century. Maintaining their unbeaten record in Test series against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka clinched victory in the first Test in Sylhet by a commanding margin of 328 runs.
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