Draw likely after SL A’s strong reply
Sri Lanka A replied responded well with the bat as the home side rode on Sangeeth Cooray’s hundred to end the third day on 204 for two, 156 runs behind Bangladesh A’s first innings total of 360 in Hambantota yesterday.
After a washout on the first day reduced the four-day game to a three-day affair, the strong batting from both sides meant that the game was heading for a likely draw.
Resuming the third day on 270 for six, apart from Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s 57 none of the Bangladesh batsman were able to make an impact. Soumya Sarkar scored 24 as the visitors were eventually bundled out after adding 90 runs to their overnight total.
Ramesh Mendis and Asitha Fernando bagged three wickets each for the bowling side. In reply, Sri Lanka A lost their first wicket early when pacer Ebadot Hossain removed Pathum Nissanka for 14 but Sangeeth, along with Kamindu Mendis, added 165 runs for the second wicket.
Sangeeth was dismissed by Mehedi after scoring 104 off 151 balls, which included 15 fours, while Mendis remained unbeaten on 79.
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