Kamindu Mendis admits Test is wide open: Bangladesh leads by 187 runs

The Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka remains highly competitive as Bangladesh holds a 187-run lead with seven wickets remaining.

Bangladesh’s spinner Nayeem Hasan was instrumental, claiming a five-wicket haul to restrict Sri Lanka from surpassing Bangladesh’s total. Reflecting on his bowling strategy, Nayeem said, "I tried to bowl in one good spot, and then adjust my variation there. I tried changing the seam position from time to time. My line depended on who I was bowling to. I had different plans for each batter."

Nayeem expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s position, stating, "Bangladesh are in a good position to force a result."

On the other side, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis played a crucial innings, scoring a valuable 87 runs that brought his team close to Bangladesh’s total. Despite the deficit, Mendis emphasized the uncertainty of the match outcome, admitting that the "game is open for both teams."

With Bangladesh leading but Sri Lanka showing resilience, the Test remains wide open, promising an exciting conclusion as both teams vie for victory.

Bangladesh leads Sri Lanka by 187 runs with seven wickets in hand in a closely contested Test match. Kamindu Mendis, who scored 87, says the game remains wide open, while Nayeem Hasan’s five-wicket haul has kept Bangladesh in a strong position to force a result.