Mushfiqur Rahim struck his eighth Test century and became the first Bangladeshi to pass 5,000 runs as the hosts reached 436-6 at tea against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The visitors' pace bowlers made quick inroads in the post-lunch session in Chittagong but Mushfiqur held one end firm to stay 104 not out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That gave Bangladesh a first-innings lead of 39 runs on day four of the first Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kasun Rajitha dismissed Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal off the first two balls after lunch before Asitha Fernando removed Shakib Al Hasan for 26 to halt Bangladesh's progress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hosts were hoping for some quick runs before a possible declaration after Liton and Mushfiqur remained unscathed in the opening session of the day to share 165 runs for the third wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But Liton fell for 88 right after the break chasing a Rajitha ball wide outside the off-stump only to manage an edge to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamim, who retired after scoring 133 runs on the third day, returned after Liton’s dismissal but survived just one ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajitha, who was playing as concussion substitute for Vishwa Fernando, swung the ball sharply in to uproot the middle stump as Tamim ended his fine, 218-ball innings that featured 15 boundaries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shakib gave a catch at forward short leg on seven off Ramesh Mendis which fell just short of the fielder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He hit three quick boundaries to show some intent and just when he started looking dangerous, Fernando struck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The right-arm pace bowler beat Shakib with a short ball which took a top-edge and became Dickwella’s fourth catch in the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mushfiqur glanced Fernando for his fourth boundary, bringing his hundred off 120 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 35-year old right-hander earlier in the morning session became the first Bangladesh batsman to pass 5,000 Test runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He needed 15 runs to reach the milestone when starting the day's play on 53, but was frustrated for half an hour as play was delayed by a wet outfield before Bangladesh resumed on 318-3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n