Sri Lanka managed to secure a draw in the first Test against Bangladesh on Day 5 at Galle International Stadium. The match ended with Sri Lanka finishing at 72/4 in their fourth innings chase of 296, with Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva at the crease.

At the start of the day, Bangladesh resumed their innings at 177/3, with Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim holding the crease. The duo extended their partnership to 109 runs before a run out brought an end to their stand.

Shanto, who scored his second century of the match, was the standout performer for Bangladesh. He declared their second innings at 285/6, setting a target of 296 for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka faced early setbacks in their chase, losing two quick wickets. Angelo Mathews, playing his final Test innings, provided some stability with a resilient knock of 8 runs. However, he fell to Taijul Islam, ending his Test career on a bittersweet note.

Despite losing a few more wickets, Sri Lanka managed to hold on for a draw, with Mendis and De Silva ensuring they saw out the day. The match ended in a stalemate, setting the stage for an exciting second Test in the series.

Najmul Hossain Shanto was named Player of the Match for his impressive twin centuries in the game.