Mominul 105, Liton 94 end run-fest in draw
During the course of his 180-run stand with Liton Das, Mominul Haque became the first Bangladesh batsman to score centuries in each innings of a Test
31/01Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Chattogram, Jan 31-Feb 4 2018
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
513 & 307/5d (100 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
713/9d
Player of the Match
31/01Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Chattogram, Jan 31-Feb 4 2018
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
513 & 307/5d (100 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
713/9d
Player of the Match
Day 5
Mominul, Liton lay out blueprint for the future
The pair's stand in Chittagong was not just a match-saving partnership, but a window into the future of Bangladesh's batting - one in which the juniors lighten the seniors' load
Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium can now be added to the list of recent venues (the others being the MCG and the Wanderers) in which either the batsmen or the bowlers had absolute advantage over the other
Day 4
Late wickets leave Bangladesh in trouble after Sri Lanka's 713
The fall of three late Bangladesh wickets lent hope the Chittagong Test may yet produce a result, after Sri Lanka had secured a first-innings lead of 200, amassing 713 for 9
Bangladesh's batsmen pay for defensive mindset
"They went into a negative position to save their wickets and defend the balls. The ball is turning from the rough. I think positive approach is the best way to play on this wicket," Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella said
Day 3
Sri Lanka pile on the runs and eye big lead
Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis and Roshen Silva combined to grind the Bangladesh attack into the dust
Want to give Kusal Mendis every opportunity - Samaraweera
Sri Lanka's batting coach said the 23-year-old's ability was the reason he was pushed up to open the batting
Day 2
Dhananjaya, Mendis lead strong Sri Lanka reply
After Sri Lanka lost a wicket before they had even scored a run, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Silva wiped 187 runs off Bangladesh's 513
Outdated spin strategy hurts Bangladesh
The side's tendency to only bowl spinners who turn the ball away from batsmen - regardless of form or respective quality - continues to work against them
Mendis and Dhananjaya battle adversity to keep Sri Lanka afloat
Kusal Mendis showed grit and Dhananjaya de Silva showed flair in rescuing their team from a rocky start in Chittagong
Technical change brings prolific run for Mominul
The small change with coach Mohammad Salahuddin has made a big difference in Mominul's approach against spinners, as he can now move forward and back more swiftly
Day 1
Mominul 175*, Mushfiqur 92 flatten Sri Lanka
Mominul Haque brought up the second-fastest century for a Bangladesh batsman as Sri Lanka endured a tiring day
Mominul Haque breaks the shackles
At times, it seemed like the old Bangladesh team management led by Chandika Hathurusingha had a negative view of Mominul Haque. If so, he has hit back, big time.
Others
Chittagong pitch rated 'below average' by ICC
Venue receives one demerit point, which will stay on it's record for five years; four more such points within that period and the ground will be suspended from hosting internationals for 12 months
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh resume rivalry in spin-friendly Chittagong
In the absence of the injured Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh have recalled Abdur Razzak after four years and have five other spinners in their squad. The visitors are likely to hand Akila Dananjaya a Test debut