Pathum Nissanka's second successive test century led Sri Lanka to a formidable 290-2 after Bangladesh was bowled out for 247 on day two of the second test on Thursday. The opening batter's chanceless unbeaten 146 off 238 balls with 18 fours followed his career-best 187 in the drawn first test at Galle last week.

Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka took a 43-run lead against Bangladesh in the second Test. Bangladesh struggled early, bundled out for 247 on Day 1, with Asitha Fernando and Sonal Dinusha taking three wickets each.