Bangladesh struggles at 32 runs for 3 wickets on day one of the Sylhet Test against Sri Lanka, in response to Sri Lanka's 280-run first innings. Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis led Sri Lanka's recovery from 57 for 5, with both scoring centuries. Nahid Rana's debut saw him claim three crucial wickets for Bangladesh.

In the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh faced an uphill battle on day one as they struggled to 32 runs for the loss of three wickets in response to Sri Lanka's 280-run first-innings total. Sri Lanka's innings had a tumultuous start, finding themselves at 57 for 5 before Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis staged an impressive recovery.

De Silva and Mendis showcased exceptional resilience, forging a crucial partnership of 202 runs for the sixth wicket, both notching up centuries. Despite Bangladesh's early dominance, the partnership thwarted hopes of a swift conclusion to Sri Lanka's innings.

The breakthrough for Bangladesh eventually came from debutant pacer Nahid Rana, who dismissed both centurions with his pace and bounce. Rana's remarkable debut saw him claim three key wickets, including the dismissals of Mendis and de Silva.

Bangladesh's bowling attack, led by Khaled Ahmed and supported by Rana, made significant inroads into the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Khaled and Rana claimed three wickets each, while contributions from Shoriful Islam and Taijul Islam, with two wickets apiece, aided Bangladesh's efforts.

While Sri Lanka's recovery from a precarious position at 57 for 5 was commendable, they might reflect on missed opportunities to capitalize further, especially given their score of 259 for 5. As the Sylhet Test unfolds, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance and seize the momentum in this closely contested match.