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Unbeaten Centuries from Shanto and Mushfiqur Power Bangladesh to 292/3

A dominant batting display secures Bangladesh’s early advantage in the opening Test of the new WTC cycle

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews (C) was given a farewell salute at the start of first Test netween Sri Lanka and Bangladesh -- the veteran's last red ball game
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Mushfiqur Rahim Bangladesh Test centuy 2025 AP
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Overview

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto (136*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (105*) stitched an unbroken 247-run stand to carry Bangladesh to 292/3 by stumps on Day 1 in Galle.
  • Their partnership set a new record for Bangladesh’s highest fourth-wicket stand against Sri Lanka in Tests after the visitors had slipped to 45/3 early on.
  • Offspinner Tharindu Ratnayake took two early wickets on his Test debut but saw his spin attack lose potency as the pitch flattened.
  • Veteran Angelo Mathews is playing his final Test in Galle while Sri Lanka fields six uncapped players as part of a squad rebuild.
  • The tour moves on to the second Test in Colombo from June 25–29 before three ODIs and three T20Is conclude the all-format series through July 16.