Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews Hit Half-Centuries As Sri Lanka Stay On Top

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: After opting to bat first against Bangladesh in the first Test, Sri Lanka have gained the upper hand after Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis registered half-centuries. Sri Lanka’s score at tea interval is 158/2. Earlier, Nayeem Hasan took both the wickets for Bangladesh as he dismissed Sri Lanka openers. The attention would be on how Bangladesh plays on their home soil whent they square off against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, beginning Sunday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This series is a part of the World Test Championship so crucial points are at stake for both the teams. Ahead of the first Test, the hosts were given a big blow as Shakib Al Hasan had tested positive for COVID-19, but he has now recovered and is available for the Test match. The focus would also be on how Dimuth Karunaratne’s side plays in the series, as they have a very well balanced outfit for the two Tests. (SCORECARD)

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates From Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram