Sri Lanka batting-line

Sri Lanka began their innings by sending out Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis as openers. Their intention was clear: to lead from the front, and they did just that.

Top-order batter Nissanka scored a solid 50, while Mendis managed only 3. Despite the early dismissal of Mendis by Mahedi Hasan and later Nissanka by Mustafizur Rahman, the opening stand helped establish early momentum at the crease.

Nissanka was followed by Kamil Mishara, while Mendis was replaced by Kusal Perera. However, Perera managed only 9 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed, leaving Mishara under pressure at the crease. Dasun Shanaka came in next after Perera was bowled, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make an impact either, contributing just a single run before getting out.