Test cricket is a game of patience, surprises, and silent comebacks. Just ask Bangladesh — or better yet, ask Milan Priyanath Rathnayake. On a flat Galle pitch where bowlers toiled all day, Rathnayake's spell after tea turned a one-sided script into a contest that could go down to the wire.
When Bangladesh piled up runs at will — centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, plus a polished 90 from Litton Das — it looked like they would bat Sri Lanka out of the match. At 458 for 4, many thought 550 was on the cards. But Rathnayake's triple strike late on Day 2 proved that this young Sri Lankan pace unit has more fights than people think.
For those who follow our insights, this was no shocker. We said Bangladesh would post a big total — but also flagged that the older ball would misbehave just enough for bowlers who stuck to a plan. That's the kind of detail you'll always find in our Cricket Betting Tips: calm, calculated, and ahead of the game.