Dramatic Mix-Up Nearly Costs Bangladesh in Test Against Sri Lanka
A Close Call for Bangladesh
During the opening session of the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at Galle, a dramatic incident unfolded on Day 2 that almost led to disaster for the Bangladeshi team. The tension arose in the fifth ball of the 103rd over when Tharindu Ratnayake bowled a flighted delivery outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim nudged the ball past slip and took off for a run, prompting Litton Das to respond as well. However, Mushfiqur suddenly changed his mind and dashed back to the striker's end.
This left Litton Das stranded in the middle of the pitch, creating a chaotic situation where both batsmen found themselves at the striker's end simultaneously.
Fortunately for Bangladesh, the Sri Lankan fielders made a critical error. Kusal Mendis, who received the throw, knocked the bails off at the striker's end, but Rahim was already safely within the crease. Mendis had a chance to rectify his mistake but fumbled, allowing Litton to sprint back just in time to avoid being run out.
This blunder by the Sri Lankan fielders proved to be a significant missed opportunity, allowing Bangladesh to escape what could have been a pivotal moment in the match.
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Litton, Mushfiqur & Kusal Mendis — 3 clowns, 1 delivery, zero brains 🤡#SLVBAN #GlennMaxwell pic.twitter.com/QAc8LnmU8b
— UnthinkableX (@Virat_dev17) June 18, 2025
Impact of the Mix-Up
This moment of confusion proved costly for Sri Lanka, as Litton Das went on to score 90 runs, adding 82 more after the incident. He formed a crucial partnership of 149 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim, helping Bangladesh reach a total of 458 runs. Rahim emerged as the top scorer for his team with 163 runs, while captain Shanto contributed 148 runs.
In the end, Bangladesh posted 495 runs in their first innings. However, this total did not appear as formidable as they had hoped, as Sri Lanka responded strongly, finishing Day 3 at 368-4. Pathum Nissanka was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, scoring an impressive 187 runs off 256 balls.