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Pathum Nissanka's 187 Leads Sri Lanka Fightback In First Bangladesh Test

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Pathum Nissanka's 187 Leads Sri Lanka Fightback In First Bangladesh Test

By AFP News June 19, 2025 • 18:43 PM View: 506

Pathum Nissanka's career-best 187 helped Sri Lanka finish the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in a strong position Thursday, only 127 runs off the Tigers' first innings score.

The 27-year-old opener anchored the Sri Lanka innings before they finished on 368-4 at the close of play, behind Bangladesh's 495.

TAGS Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Sri Lanka Cricket Team

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