Exciting conclusion to the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh! The match ended in a draw after a thrilling fifth day's play. In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 495, with Mushfiqur Rahim smashing 163 and Najmul Hossain Shanto contributing 148. Sri Lanka replied with 485, led by Pathum Nissanka's impressive 187 and Kamindu Mendis' 87. Bangladesh then declared their second innings at 285/6, with Shanto scoring a brilliant 125* and Shadman Islam adding 76. This set Sri Lanka a target of 296 in 37 overs. In the run-chase, Sri Lanka were reduced to 72/4, but Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva held firm to secure a draw. Angelo Mathews bid farewell to Test cricket with a gritty 8-run knock. Najmul Hossain Shanto's seventh Test hundred was a highlight, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to hit hundreds in each innings of a Test twice. A thrilling match that showcased top-class cricket! #slvban