Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh: Prabath Jayasuriya, Dhananja de Silva Key As SL Eye Innings Victory In Pics

Day three of the 2nd Test saw the pendulum swing decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour, as 14 wickets fell in a dramatic day of cricket in Colombo. BAN began brightly by removing centurion Pathum Nissanka for 158 and claimed four wickets in the morning session, but a resilient 84 from Kusal Mendis stretched Sri Lanka’s total to 458, earning a commanding 211-run first-innings lead. Taijul Islam led the bowling effort with a superb five-wicket haul. However, Bangladesh's second innings unraveled quickly as their top four — Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, and Najmul Hossain Shanto — all fell cheaply. Though Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das attempted to steady the innings, Rahim fell late to a beauty from Prabath Jayasuriya, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz was dismissed in the final over, leaving the hosts reeling at 115/6, still trailing by 96. With the spinners in control and the pitch offering increasing assistance, Lanka are firmly on course for an innings victory heading into day four.

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Updated on: 28 June 2025 8:15 am

Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Tharindu Ratnayake

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Tharindu Ratnayake successfully appeals to dismiss Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Dhananjaya de Silva

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva signals for a decision review to dismiss Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Litton Das

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Bangladesh's Litton Das plays a shot during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Prabath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Mushfiqur Rahim

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim looks back after being bowled out during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya unsuccessfully appeals for the wicket of Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Mominul Haque

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Bangladesh's Mominul Haque leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Sri Lankan team members celebrate during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Vishwa Fernando

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Vishwa Fernando appeals for the wicket of Bangladesh's Mominul Haque during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, SL vs Ban 2nd test Day 3 in Colombo: Taijul Islam

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Bangladesh's bowler Taijul Islam acknowledges the crowd after taking five wickets during the third day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka.