Angelo Mathews missed out on his second double century by a run as Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 397 in the first Test in Chittagong on Monday. Bangladesh gave a solid reply with the bat, reaching 76/0 at stumps on the second day, with openers Tamim Iqbal on 35 and Mahmudul Hasan on 31.
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The hosts were trailing Sri Lanka by 321 when poor light forced the stumps to bowl seven overs.
Off-spinner Naeem Hasan had earlier broken Mathews’ heart, forcing him to catch Shakib Al Hasan at square leg for 199 as he made a desperate attempt to complete his double century with last player Vishwa Fernando at the other end. Tried.
The Sri Lankan’s previous highest Test score was an unbeaten 200.
Naeem finished with 6/105 at his home ground Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, while Shakib claimed 3/60 for Bangladesh.
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Running out of partners, Mathews had a double century for the ninth wicket after a 47-run partnership with Vishwas.
But number 10 hit his helmet before tea and did not return to the field.
The last player, Asitha Fernando, survived 27 balls and supported her before being bowled by Nayeem.
Vishwas then heroically returned to the crease, giving Mathews a desperate attempt to score a double century.
He took the single and double even closer to get Taijul Islam to 196 for a boundary, only to be denied by Naeem.
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