A bitwatch came out as a farewell, Sri Lankan experienced Angelo Matthews Bowed out of Test cricket as his last match Bangladesh At Galle International Stadium. In the first test of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, both teams exchanged punches in five days. Nevertheless, the result left Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ruined a missing opportunity to script a memorable victory. Despite dominating large parts of the match, Najmul Hussain Shanti’s side decreased by winning a lump sum, partially due to a conservative approach in the final innings and the obstructions of untimely rain.
Najmul Hussain Shantio and Mushfiqur Rahim Stand set tone for Bangladesh
While winning the toss to bat, Bangladesh posted a commanding 495 in 495, with captain Najmul Hussain Shantio (148) and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim (163) a brilliant 264 -run partnership, with his innings. Litton Das stuck with an fluent 90, while the Sri Lankan bowlers worked hard under the sun. Asitha Fernando (4/86) and Milan Ratnayake (3/39) were the bowlers pickle, but there was a lack of constant support from others. The scoreboard pressure was already important, and Bangladesh had quickly stressed himself in the competition.
In response, Sri Lanka showed their subtlety with almost the same answer, posting 485 – just 10 runs less. Her innings was backbone Patham Nisanka’s career-Best 187 (256 balls), a upper class knock, which strengthened her place among the currently active test batsmen. His elegant strokeplay was complemented by a composed 87 from Kamindu Mendis, allowing the hosts to absorb pressure and match Bangladesh’s total run-for-run. However, the effort left them slightly behind, which will later shape the dynamics of the game.
Shunto makes history as Bangladesh but has Sri Lankan resistance
Bangladesh’s second innings was a slow burning case. Starting his batting after the rain-fourth morning, he consumed 87 overs and declared 285/6, making Sri Lanka a target of 296 in 37 overs. The final session, however, fell into a caution trap on ambition by Bangladesh. Shanto, on the way to a historic 125, became only the 18th captain in Test history to score a century in both innings of a match and the first Bangladeshi to receive that milestone. However, it took 50 delivery after the rain break to reach them to their hundred, during which the team added just 19 runs and lost two wickets. Late acceleration – With 28 runs in 16 balls – it was shown that what could have been possible had transferred the first gear.
Seeing 37 overs to take Sri Lanka out, Bangladesh hit quickly. By the 24th over, Sri Lanka was reeling at 48/4, in which Taijul Islam (3/23) and Nayay Hasan (1/29) wore one, exploited the surface. Taijul was especially dangerous, removed Angelo Mathews in its final test innings and later removed Chandimal and Lahiru Udara with twist and bounce. But Bangladesh’s late allegation was found with calm resistance. Dhananjaya D. Silva and Kamindu Mendis absorbed the pressure and excluded the final over, their 53 -ball unbreakable partnership helped the hosts close at 72/4 and secure a draw. The teams joined hands with five overs, which was a riveting – if a little incomplete.
Here’s how fans reacted:
It was sad to see how Mathews Career came out. His first half is best to achieve much before turning 27 years old. After 50 Tests, on average 50+, number 1 ODI all-rounder ranked, and SL played an important role in SL’s WT20 wins with an MOTM in Semi. Thanks, Angelo 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wxecflsl3g
– n (@vk_is_goat) June 21, 2025
Sri Lanka’s engine is the last time in whites!
Angelo Matthews left after his final test innings – leaving a legacy built on flexibility, square and heart
Thank you @Angelo 69MATHEWS pic.twitter.com/ivcminutxe
– Azam Amin (@AZZAMAEing) June 21, 2025
I have a heartfelt relationship for Angelo Mathews on my retirement.
I always loved the way he had taken himself. He started as a fierce all -rounder and then molded himself for any role, the team ever asked him. #Thank you– Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) June 21, 2025
Angelo Matthews 🇱🇰 – End of a test chapter,
44.10 averages with 8214 runs, not more in the ears, no more fighting in the middle, Angelo goes away, but his legacy will resonate beyond the crease. A silent giant of our time. #SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/kdmapbxsccc
– Thurunu Jayasiri (@Thurunuj) June 21, 2025
A legendary farewell bids bid 🫡
Angelo Matthews runs from Test cricket – 8213 runs, 15 100, 119 matches.
Bangladesh players prepared them to honor him after their final dismissal.Not much in the whites, but you have a heritage, Mathews.#SLVBAN #Angelomathews #Banvsl #Testcrick pic.twitter.com/zoovfcmhjm
– J Islam Sean (@jislamshawon) June 21, 2025
The whites will remember their antics, out of time, defense batting and counter-honey.
Farewell…
– Nikhil 🏏 (@criccrazyniks) June 21, 2025
The end of a very good career that by Angelo Mathews. Farewell #SLVBAN
– Cricket Tamizan (@crickettamizhan) June 21, 2025
Angelo Mathews ended his Test career with Sri Lanka, which ends the test as a draw in Galle.
Mathews scored 39 and 8 runs#SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/3tunhjwobw
– Abhijeet@(@theyorkerball) June 21, 2025
Draw the match! 🏏 The first test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle is concluded in a difficult-to-one draw. Now we look forward for the second Test, which closes in SSC Colombo on 25 June! #SLVBAN #Thankyoungelo pic.twitter.com/g7nmxnrvrt
– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) June 21, 2025
Galle Test ends in a draw, the first draw after 26 tests at this site.#Cricket #SLVBAN #Bangladeshcrick pic.twitter.com/j8V0Z4ZRT0
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) June 21, 2025
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