Fans react as Pathum Nissanka’s sensational 187 leads Sri Lanka’s fightback against Bangladesh on Day 3 of Galle Test

Sri Lanka breath Bangladesh‘S Imposing First-Innings Total of 495 With A Composed and Authoritative Batting Effort on Day 3 of the 1st test at Galle. Pathum nissanka was the standout perform, crafting a magnifiment 187 that anchored the innings and turned the momentum in sri lanka’s favour. His Elegant Strokeplay and Ability to Convert Starts Into A Big Score Highlighted His Growing Stature in the Test Arena. With valuable contributions from Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo mathewsSri Lanka Finized Day 3 at 368/4 in 93 Overs, Trailing by 127 Runs and Firmly in the Contest.

Pathum Nissanka’s Masterclass Lays The Foundation for Sri Lanka On Day 3

Nissanka Batud with Poise and Maturity from the moment he walked out to the middle. Despite The Early Loss of The airWho Fell to Taijul Islam for 29, Nissanka Held Firm. Hebilt crucial Partnerships, First A 157-Run stand with Dinesh Chandimal, who scored a steady 54, and then a 89-run stand with Angelo mathewsWho Added 39. Nissanka Brought Up His Half-Century off 88 Balls, His Century off 136 Deliverries, and His 150 Off Just 201 Balls, An Innings Marked by Crisp Timing, Controlled Aggression, and Unshakable Focus. His Lone Six and 23 Boundaries Came With Elegant Placement Rather Than Raw Power. He was in this way you dismissed for 187 by Hasan Mahmud Late in the final session, Bringing to an End One of the Finest Test Knocks by a Sri Lankan Opener in recent Times. His innings was the backbone of a discipored reply as sri lanka avoided collapse and steadily build Towards parity.

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Bangladesh’s Bowlers toil within

Bangladesh’s Bowlers Struggled to Maintain the Same Level of Control They Displayed During Their Batting Dominance. With the Pitch Offering Little Assistance by Day 3, the likes of Nahid rana and Nayeem hasan found it difficult to extract movement or spin. Hasan and Taijul Islam Picked up one wcomke each, while part-timer Muminula Haque Managed to Remove Mathews with a Sharp Turner. But for Most of the Day, the Bowlers Were Left Frustrated by Sri Lanka’s Solid Technique and Calculated Approach. The Second New Ball Taken Late in The Day Did Offer A Brief Glimmer of Hope, but Kamindo mistakes (37 not out) and skipper Dhananjaya of Silva (17 not out) ENSURED there we no further breakthroughs. With Two Days Left and Sri Lanka Still 127 Runs Behind, The Match is Delicately Poised for A Glipping Finish.

Here’s How Fans Reacted:

Congratulations to @Patumnissanka18 On his First Hunged in Sri Lanka and an important Knock for His Country.

– Roshan Abeysinghe (@roshancricket) June 19, 2025

Third Test Hundred for Pathum Nissanka, His First Sale Match Winning Hunged In London Last Year. Since then, there’s been only one half-century in nine innings. That was a polished 89 in Port Elizabeth where he Played Rabada and Jansen so well and then threw it away to maharaj.

– Rex Clementine (@rexclementine) June 19, 2025

That was sensational from Nissanka #Slvban

– Mark Machado (@markmachado) June 19, 2025

Good to see Nissanka Finully Get A Big Hundred at Home. Was Averaging Just 23 in Sri Lanka Before this and Had Fallen Early in 8 of His Last 13 Knocks – All Inside The First 10 Overs – 4 Times vs Pace and Spin Each.

– Shivam (@surf_excelsheet) June 19, 2025

Crafty 💯 Form the Bat of Pathum Nissanka 👏👏👏 His Timing is impeccable in this innings & the Patience He Shown is Simply Superb. Excellent innings. #Slvban

– Nirthanan (@nirthanan) June 19, 2025

Day 3, Stums

– SL: 368/4, Trail by 127 Runs 🏏
– Pathum Nissanka Played a Brilliant Innings of 187 🙌#Crickettwitter #Slvban #pathumnissanka #Srilankacricket pic.twitter.com/oedauwypwu

– Crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 19, 2025

Dinesh Chandimal has scored 10 fifty-plus scores in his last 13 tests, included 2 tones 🔥#Slvban pic.twitter.com/xbgxtbwnt

– ThepoppingCrease (@poppingcreasesa) June 19, 2025

Batsmen with Double Hunged Both Odi & Tests:

Sachin Tendulkar
Virender Sehwag
Chris Gayle
Rohit Sharma

Pathum Nissanka Mosed the Chance Just for 13 Runs.#Banvsl

– Kh naeem 🇧🇩 (@khnaeem962) June 19, 2025

Dinesh Chandimal is so underrared. probably the best wk of his era. AVERAGES DECENT IN SENA DESPITE PLAYING IN A WEAK SIDE

– Black kayak (@teansostrich) June 19, 2025

We end day 3 we have Strong 368/4, significantly closing the gap on bangladesh’s first innings total.#Slvban #Wtc27 #Galletest pic.twitter.com/r9r0wyz3qx

– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@officialslc) June 19, 2025

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