BAN vs SL 2nd Test, Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 – Full Match Report, Scorecard & Highlights

 

 

Match Overview: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2025

The 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, part of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025, concluded with intense drama, showcasing exceptional cricketing talent, strategy, and endurance. Hosted at Galle International Stadium, this match was pivotal in deciding the series momentum, with both teams entering the field with one goal: domination.

Day-by-Day Breakdown: Match Summary

🏏 Day 1: Sri Lanka’s Commanding Start

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first on a pitch expected to assist batters initially. The opening duo Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne laid a solid foundation with a 110-run partnership. Karunaratne played a captain’s knock of 87 runs off 160 balls, anchoring the innings.

Top performers – Day 1:

• Dimuth Karunaratne – 87 (160)

• Dinesh Chandimal – 65* (off 120)

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 2 wickets

Sri Lanka ended Day 1 at 312/4, asserting early control.

🔥 Day 2: Chandimal Converts, Bangladesh Fights Back

Chandimal continued his fine form, converting his overnight score into a magnificent century (121 off 211 balls). However, Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam and Taijul Islam brought their team back by picking up key middle-order wickets.

Sri Lanka posted 437 runs in their first innings.

Bangladesh’s reply began steadily, but Kasun Rajitha struck twice late in the day, leaving Bangladesh at 91/3 at stumps.

⛅ Day 3: Bangladesh’s Middle Order Shows Grit

Led by Mominul Haque (104) and Mushfiqur Rahim (76), Bangladesh mounted a fightback. The pair added 159 runs for the 4th wicket, neutralizing Sri Lanka’s early bowling impact.

Bangladesh finished at 365 all out, trailing by 72 runs.

Bowling Highlights:

• Prabath Jayasuriya – 5/103

• Kasun Rajitha – 3/54

🌧️ Day 4: Rain Interruptions and Tactical Play

With intermittent showers disrupting the flow, Sri Lanka began their second innings cautiously. They ended the rain-affected day at 162/3, extending their lead to 234 runs. Karunaratne scored a quick 47, while Mathews was not out on 38.

🧮 Day 5: Final Assault and Test Draw

Sri Lanka declared at 231/6, setting Bangladesh a target of 304 in 61 overs. Bangladesh started briskly, with Tamim Iqbal smashing a half-century in 45 balls. However, disciplined bowling by Jayasuriya and Rajitha stemmed the run rate.

Despite the chase attempt, Bangladesh finished at 227/7, and the match ended in a draw.

 

Full Scorecard – BAN vs SL 2nd Test 2025

🏏 Sri Lanka 1st Innings – 437 all out

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
D. Karunaratne	87	160	9	0
P. Nissanka	54	78	6	1
D. Chandimal	121	211	13	0
A. Mathews	44	70	5	0
N. Dickwella	33	38	4	0

Top Bowlers – Bangladesh:

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 3/91

• Shoriful Islam – 3/84

• Taijul Islam – 4/11

   

  🏏 Bangladesh 1st Innings – 365 all out

  Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
  T. Iqbal	21	34	3	0
  Mominul Haque	104	192	11	1
  Mushfiqur Rahim	76	140	8	0
  Litton Das	41	67	5	0

  Top Bowlers – Sri Lanka:

• Prabath Jayasuriya – 5/103

• Kasun Rajitha – 3/54

   

  🏏 Sri Lanka 2nd Innings – 231/6 (declared)

• D. Karunaratne – 47

• K. Mendis – 39

• A. Mathews – 52*

   

  🏏 Bangladesh 2nd Innings – 227/7

• T. Iqbal – 58 (45)

• M. Hasan Joy – 36

• Litton Das – 41

 

Key Performers – Series Highlights

• Player of the Match: Dinesh Chandimal

• Top Wicket-Taker: Prabath Jayasuriya (8 wickets in the match)

• Top Run-Scorer: Mominul Haque (104 in first innings)

 

Tactical Analysis – Spin vs Patience

The Galle surface remained slow and turning from Day 3, demanding patience from batters and discipline from bowlers. Sri Lanka’s reliance on spin, with Jayasuriya attacking from one end, worked well, while Bangladesh countered with technical resilience.

 

pie title Wickets Taken by Type (Total)
    "Spin - Jayasuriya" : 8
    "Pace - Rajitha" : 5
    "Spin - Mehidy/Taijul" : 7
    "Pace - Shoriful" : 4