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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Settle for Draw in Galle Test

Rain interruptions on the final day secured the first draw at Galle in 26 Tests, setting the stage for a second Test in Colombo next Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh play out draw
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Overview

  • The match ended in a draw after 26 overs were washed out on day five, denying both sides a chance at victory.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto became the first Bangladeshi to record twin Test centuries twice, scoring 148 and an unbeaten 125.
  • Pathum Nissanka anchored Sri Lanka’s reply with a first-innings 187 to help his side stay in contention.
  • Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan claimed 5-121 in Sri Lanka’s first innings to restrict their lead to just 10 runs.
  • Veteran Angelo Mathews bowed out of his 119th and final Test as the series moves on to Colombo next Wednesday.