Rajshahi Test: Bangladesh in a dominant position after three days

**Core answer**: Bangladesh leads Sri Lanka by 404 runs after three days of the first Test at Rajshahi, with Sri Lanka at 143-8 in their second innings. **Key facts**: - Bangladesh scored 461 in the first innings, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 155 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scoring 111. - Sri Lanka was bowled out for 294 in the first innings, with Angelo Mathews scoring 87 runs. - Shahbaz Hasan took 7 wickets across both innings, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Tajul Islam took 4 wickets each. - Bangladesh declared their second innings at 237, setting Sri Lanka a target of 405 runs. - Sri Lanka needs 262 more runs with 2 wickets remaining on the final day. **Source attribution**: ESPNcricinfo, August 13, 2026 | Cross-checked: cricsultan.com **Related Q&A**: - Q: Who scored the most runs for Bangladesh in this Test? A: Mushfiqur Rahim scored 155 runs in his 800th Test match. - Q: How many wickets did Shahbaz Hasan take in this match? A: Shahbaz Hasan took 7 wickets across both innings. - Q: What is the current match situation after three days? A: Bangladesh leads by 404 runs with Sri Lanka at 143-8 in their second innings.