Shanto’s 126* puts Bangladesh in command

Bangladesh’s right mix of aggression and caution allowed them to run away with the advantage on the first day of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Najmul Hossain Shanto’s maiden Test hundred headlined Bangladesh’s batting effort, while Tamim Iqbal and Mominul Haque added meat to the day’s total with two very different half-centuries.

Shanto, under fire after low scores against West Indies earlier this year, initially supported a rampant Iqbal during their 144-run second-wicket stand, and then, after his senior partner’s exit for a 101-ball 90, strengthened Bangladesh’s position with an unbroken 150-run third-wicket stand with his captain.

Bangladesh 302 for 2 (Shanto 126*, Tamim 90, Mominul 64*, Vishwa 2-61)

Source: ESPNcricinfo