Bangaldesh pacer Khaled Ahmed tried to expire Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis on the non-striker’s, however missed his throw fully. The incident occurred on Day 3 of the continued first Test between the 2 groups in Sylhet on Sunday. On the 63rd over of Sri Lanka’s innings, Ahmed tried to catch Mendis off guard by making an attempt a run out on the non-striker’s finish. However, he didn’t take the bails off  as his throw missed the stumps by a whisker. A video of the identical incident went viral on social media.

Here’s the video:

Bangladesh Sri Lanka Rivalry at its Peak Khaled Ahmed tries to mankad however cannot execute #BANvSL #MIvGT #RohitSharma #HardikPandya #RRvLSGpic.twitter.com/o96XaME3is

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 24, 2024

On Day 3, Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva grew to become the third pair in Test historical past to attain a century in each innings, as Sri Lanka arrange a 511-run goal for Bangladesh within the first Test.

The guests had been all out for 418 of their second innings at Sylhet, with Mendis making 164 runs to go along with his 102 within the first innings and De Silva, who additionally scored 102 runs within the first innings, including 108.

The Chappell brothers, Greg and Ian, of Australia achieved the feat towards New Zealand in March 1974, earlier than Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali emulated it towards Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2014.

The pair, who shared 202 runs in Sri Lanka’s first innings complete of 280 runs, placed on 173 runs collectively this time — on their method to turning into the third and fourth Sri Lankans to attain centuries in each innings towards Bangladesh.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz broke their partnership, earlier than ending with 4-74 for Bangladesh.

Resuming on 119-5, the guests misplaced nightwatchman Vishwa Fernando (4) early to Khaled Ahmed, earlier than de Silva and Mendis took management.

De Silva introduced his century into the sport with a single off Mehidy, earlier than he gave Bangladesh their first probability as Nahid Rana dropped him off Shoriful Islam on 101.

Mehidy ensured the drop didn’t harm the crew extra, quickly ending de Silva’s innings, with Zakir Hasan taking the catch at brief midwicket.

Mendis put away a full toss of Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to carry his personal hundred off 171 balls simply earlier than the tea, when Prabath Jayasuriya was batting with him for 13.

Mehidy eliminated Prabath Jayasuriya, who made 25, and Lahiru Kumara off successive deliveries to present Bangladesh some reduction.

Mehidy might have grabbed his fifth wicket if Liton Das didn’t drop Mendis on 133.

Mendis protected final man Kasun Rajitha so as to add 52 runs within the last wicket pair, piling distress on Bangladesh.

Mendis hit Taijul Islam for 3 sixes in an over to achieve his 150 and assist the lead exceed 500 runs. Taijul dismissed Mendis lastly to wrap-up Sri Lanka’s innings.

Sri Lanka have by no means misplaced a Test collection to Bangladesh.

The second and last match of the collection shall be performed in Chittagong from March 30.

(With AFP Inputs)