Off-spin Magic: Nayeem Hasan's Five-Wicket Haul Dismantles Sri Lankan Lower Order

Nayeem Hasan skillfully dismantled Sri Lanka's lower order, claiming a crucial five-wicket haul for Bangladesh on Day 4 of the cricket test. This performance granted Bangladesh a slim ten-run first innings lead.

The drama intensified post-lunch as the pitch finally offered the spinners some assistance. Hasan Mahmud contributed vital breakthroughs, unsettling Sri Lanka's momentum. Kamindu Mendis' near-century performance was thwarted, and his partnership with Milan Rathnayake, which raised Sri Lanka's hopes, was dismantled.

Nayeem's precision paid off as he swiftly removed well-set batsmen, including debutant Tharindu Rathnayake, to achieve his fourth test five-for. Earlier, Sri Lanka's promising innings began to falter with early dismissals, setting up an intriguing series opener.

(With inputs from agencies.)