Liton hits third Test century

Litton Kumar Das hit third century of his career on the first day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka on Monday (May 23).

Liton (unbeaten) scored 101 runs off 149 balls when Bangladesh were 208-5 after 63 overs. He along with Mushfiqur Rahim was trying recover top-order collapse for the team. Mushiq was at the crease for 87 runs off 192 balls.

Sri Lanka’s pace bowlers Kasun Rajitha and Asitha Fernando shared five wickets between them to reduce Bangladesh to 24-5 in a chaotic first hour of play.