Vandort century leaves Bangladesh facing defeat

Sri Lanka opener Michael Vandort completed a maiden century on Tuesday to leave Bangladesh facing another massive defeat after the third day of the second Test.

Bangladesh, set a victory target of 473 after an inexperienced home side declared their second innings on 263 for two, stumbled to 103 for four by the close.

Vandort, playing in his second Test, hit 16 boundaries and one six to reach 140 before being bowled out by Talha Jubair. The left-hander had hit 61 in the first innings.

Fellow opener Jehan Mubarak, on his Test debut, made 31 before being run out while Naveed Nawaz, also making his debut, finished on 78 not out.

Bangladesh, yet to win a Test since their debut two years ago, were hoping for some respectability after being bowled out for 164 in the first innings but quickly slumped to 40 for three.

Opener Abdul Hannan Sarkar struck five boundaries for his 30 before being caught off the bowling of Sujeewa de Silva while Mohammad Ashraful, who became the youngest century-maker in Test series when his team toured Sri Lanka last year, was unbeaten on 31.

Al-Sahariar and Habibul Bashar made just six and three apiece, while Tushar Imran scored 28 before being stumped off Upul Chandana.

Sri Lanka are fielding a second-string side after their crushing innings win in the first Test.

Mail Cricket Editor