Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh lose top-order cheaply on day 4 against Sri Lanka

Hosts Bangladesh seem to have lost their grip in the ongoing second and final Test match against Sri Lanka at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. They still have a huge first-innings deficit to surpass having lost their top-order pretty early as they try to save this contest with one more day left.

Bangladesh staged an outstanding fightback in the first innings after they lost half their side with just 24 runs on the board when the duo of veteran Mushfiqur Rahim (175*) and Litton Das (141) carried out the rescue act with a solid 200-run plus sixth-wicket stand. The strong partnership eventually propelled them to 365.

Bangladesh lost the plot in the second innings as Sri Lanka gain command

Despite the hosts posting a competitive first-innings total, Sri Lanka in reply showcased a splendid batting display in their innings, and centuries from veteran Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal powered the visitors to a mammoth score of 506. Mathews top-scored with an unbeaten 145 while Chandimal scored 124 runs. For Bangladesh, veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan shined with figures of 5/96 while Edabot Hossain took 4/148.

The Lankans had a huge first-innings lead of 141 runs and Bangladesh had to get off to a good start in their second innings. Unfortunately for them, they never got the momentum that they needed in the first place and before they could even realize what was happening, they ended up losing four wickets quickly. Veteran opener Tamim Iqbal bagged a duck while Najmul Hossain Shanto and skipper Mominul Haque also walked cheaply.

Among the top-order only opener, Mahmudul Hasan Joy contributed with 15 runs. Asitha Fernando (2/12) and Kasun Rajitha (1/12) made an impact in the wickets column. The heroes of the first innings, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das are in the middle and the onus would now be completely on them to bail the hosts out of trouble yet again with the series on the line and a day’s play left.

Here’s how Twitter reacted after the end of the fourth day’s play.

Stumps Day-4
Bangladesh 4 down
Only one winner now on#BANvSL

— Ishara (@Ishara23032) May 26, 2022

The Bangladesh pace bowlers erred in line throughout the day. Even though the Bangladeshi commentators kept on saying of "pitching it up" but bowling straight was much needed and when Ebadot did it, he picked up wickets. #BANvSL https://t.co/MmSZeXbvnP

— Faisal Caesar (@faisalyorker1) May 26, 2022

"Don't worry, Mushfiqur & Liton will do all the work."#BANvSL #BANvsSL pic.twitter.com/RIYTq216y0

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) May 26, 2022

So many reversed decisions, you'd think the Sri Lankan government was umpiring this game! #BANvSL

— Kithmina Hewage (@kvh0117) May 26, 2022

19th five wicket haul for @Sah75official . as many as @NathLyon421 & @StuartBroad8 .

Shakib's 19 5 wicket haul in 102 innings, Lyon in 204, Broad in 280! #CricketTwitter #Shakib #BANvSL

— Shihab Ahsan Khan (@shihabahsankhan) May 26, 2022

A pair for Tamim Iqbal. First in test career for him 🥹#BANvSL @BCBtigers @TamimOfficial28 pic.twitter.com/cdVYWvxS8i

— Mahmudul Hasan Joy FC (@Joy71fc) May 26, 2022

That’s Dinesh Chandimal’s 12th Test hundred, but his first since mid 2018, when he was captain (remember that?).

Huge innings for him personally. #BanvSL

— Andrew Fidel Fernando (@afidelf) May 26, 2022

The series now revolves around these two at the crease, Litton Das and Mushfiqur. Get these out and Sri Lanka can start cracking open the award-winning Lion lagers 🍻 #BANvSL

— Rob Lewis (@elitebandwagon) May 26, 2022

Everybody pls make it viral..#StepdownMominul from captaincy @BCBtigers #BANvSL

— Shah Eyamin-Ul Islam (@Shah_Eyamin) May 26, 2022

Day four | Stumps 🏏

Sri Lanka claimed crucial wickets in the final session to set up an intriguing final day 👀#WTC23 | #BANvSL | https://t.co/7KXvVIQzdy pic.twitter.com/1IcilvhICM

— ICC (@ICC) May 26, 2022