Nissanka’s 187 helps Sri Lanka fight back in first Test vs Bangladesh

Pathum Nissanka. Pic/AFP

Pathum Nissanka's career-best 187 helped Sri Lanka finish Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh in a strong position on Thursday, only 127 runs off the Tigers's first innings score.

The 27-year-old opener anchored the Sri Lanka innings before they finished on 368-4 at stumps, behind Bangladesh's 495. He struck several key partnerships before he was bowled by Hasan Mahmud towards the end of the day's play.

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