June 19, 2025
Shanto, Mushfiqur Steady Bangladesh After Early Collapse in Galle Test


The Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 is off to an exhilarating start. Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a strong note, reaching 292 for 3, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto (136)* and Mushfiqur Rahim (105)**. The pair shared an unbroken 247-run partnership for the fourth wicket, rescuing the team after a shaky start.
92 runs, no wickets — a very good session for Bangladesh! 🇧🇩💪
— Cricket97 (@cricket97bd) June 17, 2025
Solid partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto & Mushfiqur Rahim steadying the ship. 🏏👏#BANvSL pic.twitter.com/8GHwmZHYHp
Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka made early damage with spinner Tharindu Rathnayake and pacer Asitha Fernando reducing Bangladesh to 45-3. But the momentum shifted as Shanto and Mushfiqur settled in, combining patience with calculated stroke play.
Shanto’s innings included 14 fours and a six, while Mushfiqur offered solid defence and sharp singles. Their stand is now Bangladesh’s highest fourth-wicket partnership against Sri Lanka in Tests.
Speaking after stumps, Mushfiqur Rahim reflected on the importance of the day, according to the Daily Star:
“Shanto doesn’t have a double hundred yet, so this is a great opportunity. Whether it’s 200 or 250, it’ll be big for us.” He also recalled a similar effort at the same venue back in 2013: “I batted the whole day here with Ashraful bhai. That was my plan again today.”
The Sri Lankan bowlers will be aiming to regroup quickly on Day 2 as the pitch is expected to favour spinners. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to build on this solid foundation and post a sizable first-innings total.
Bangladesh v. Sri Lanka Stats
- Sri Lanka ICC Test Ranking: 6th Position
- Bangladesh ICC Test Ranking: 9th Position
- Sri Lanka v Bangladesh in Test Cricket: 26 Matches
- Sri Lanka Wins: 20 Matches
- Bangladesh Wins: 1 Match
- Draws: 5 Matches
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