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**Bangladesh Dominate Day 1 Against Sri Lanka with Shanto & Rahim Centuries**

**Chattogram, Bangladesh –** Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim struck unbeaten centuries to propel Bangladesh to a commanding 292/3 at the close of play on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Tuesday.

Bangladesh, after winning the toss and electing to bat, endured a shaky start, losing opener Anamul Haque early for just 5 runs. Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque steadied the ship briefly, adding 34 runs before Shadman departed for 14. Mominul followed soon after, scoring 29.

However, the dismissals brought Shanto and Rahim together, and the duo forged an unbroken 247-run partnership for the fourth wicket, wresting control of the match. Shanto, leading from the front, reached his century with a well-paced innings, eventually finishing the day on 136 not out, including 14 boundaries and a six. Rahim, equally assured, notched up his 12th Test century, remaining unbeaten on 105, punctuated by 5 fours.

Sri Lanka’s debutant Tharindu Rathnayake made an impact, picking up two wickets, dismissing Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque. Asitha Fernando claimed the other wicket, accounting for Anamul Haque. Lahiru Udara is also making his debut for Sri Lanka in this match, which marks Angelo Mathews’ final Test appearance. This Test match also marks the start of the World Test Championship (WTC 2025-27) cycle.

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