The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has commenced as the Tigers won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes have started off very well, with the former batting with controlled aggression. However, Dilruwan Perera got the better of him as Tamim departed soon after making a 50. 

A well made 52 from 53 balls from Tamim Iqbal has given Bangladesh a good start. After a while, Imrul Kayes was caught LBW in front of the wicket. He opted against taking a reviewal after a few words of discussion with Mominul Haque, even though hawk-eye suggested that the ball would have missed the stumps. 

Kayes left the pitch after making 40 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim came into bat next and has formed a great partnership with Mominul Haque. The latter, especially, was on fire as his tempest consumed the Lankans to ashes. With a brilliant 100 at a strike-rate of over 100, Mominul Haque gave a perfect response to Hathurusingha, who had actually often overlooked the elegant left-handed batsman. 

Indeed, the last time he scored a century in Tests was before Chandika Hathurusingha was appointed as the coach of the Bangladesh cricket team. Credit also has to be given to the brilliant support role that Mushfiq had played. The former Test captain played a superb innings of 92, churning out runs and giving the Sri Lankan bowlers a gruelling time on the pitch. 

However, he was caught behind after a tiny outswinging ball from Suranga Lakmal. Liton Das came in next and got out in his very first ball, opting to leave a relatively straight ball that swung in a bit, losing his stumps in the process. 

Mominul Haque is still going strong at 167 not-out and is accompanied by Mahmudullah Riyad on the pitch.