Bangladesh leave Sri Lanka in dire straits despite Karunaratne ton

Seamer Mustafizur Rahman and spinner Shakib Al Hasan took three wickets apiece to help Bangladesh reduce Sri Lanka to 268-8 in their second innings on the fourth day of the second Test on Saturday.

The hosts, who conceded a first-innings lead of 129, were in big trouble despite opener Dimuth Karunaratne’s 126, his fifth test hundred. Sri Lanka were reduced to 190-6 but fought back with useful partnerships to boost their hopes of a 2-0 win in the two-match series.

Dilruwan Perera was unbeaten on 26 with Suranga Lakmal 16 not out and the pair have already added 30 for the ninth wicket to dampen Bangladesh’s hopes of a maiden win against Sri Lanka in their 100th Test.