Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test, Day 5: Rain Forces Draw as Bangladesh Let Victory Slip Away
Bangladesh fell short of a rare overseas win as their opening Test against Sri Lanka ended in a rain-hit draw on Saturday. The final day’s morning session was heavily disrupted by rain, limiting play to just 80 minutes initially. However, with 50 overs still available, a decisive result remained within reach.
Holding a 251-run lead, Bangladesh had a prime opportunity to push for victory. Instead, the visitors chose a cautious approach. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto focused on completing his second century of the match—a commendable personal feat, but one that arguably came at the expense of the team’s momentum.
By the time Bangladesh declared at 285/6, they had lost nearly an hour of crucial game time. That delay ultimately reduced their chances of forcing a result, and the match concluded without a winner.
