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    1st Test: Pathum Nissanka’s masterclass of 187 put hosts Sri Lanka in command
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    1st Test: Pathum Nissanka’s Masterclass Of 187 Put Hosts Sri Lanka In Command

    By IANS News June 19, 2025 • 19:24 PM View: 600
    Galle International Ground: With partnerships anchoring their reply, the hosts Sri Lanka finished the day just 127 runs behind, firmly placing themselves in control of the match after Bangladesh posted a formidable first-innings total of 495 at the end of Day 3 at Galle International Ground here on Thursday.

    Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a majestic 187 – his highest score in Tests and his first century on home soil – as Sri Lanka ended the day at 368/4 in 92 overs.

    Nissanka’s innings was a model of composure and aggression, spanning 256 balls and filled with authoritative strokeplay. From the very first over, he looked assured, dominating the Bangladesh attack across both new balls.

    TAGS Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka Galle International Ground Lahiru Udara Dinesh Chandimal Angelo Mathews Kamindu Mendis Hasan Mahmud Sri Lankan Nayeem Hasan Mominul Haque Taijul Islam Asitha Fernando Mushfiqur Rahim Najmul Hossain
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