The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan thinks Bangladesh has the least chance to win the 1st Test of Grameenphone Series on the 5th day when the hosts will try to score the required 267 runs with five wickets in hand.

"(There is) very less chance for Bangladesh. Still 267 runs to get for them (Bangladesh) but we need only two wickets (of Ashraful and Shakib). There will be another option for us to take a new ball after two overs as well. So, I think very less chance for them (Bangladesh)," he said at a post match briefing after the 4th day's play of the 1st Test.

Dilshan, who seemed quite confident about their chances in the match, said Bangladesh still have a long way to go. They will be under pressure, because they need to get 267 runs "but we need only two wickets to expose their tail."

He added: "Tomorrow (Wednesday) after two overs, the new ball will be available. So, we have a very good chance to win this Test match."

Although a Test win against Sri Lanka remains a mere dream for the Tigers who lost all their previous 10 matches with huge margins, the unbeaten 6th wicket stand of 74 runs by skipper Mohammad Ashraful and Shakib Al Hasan may inspire them to dream of a thrilling win.

About the batting performance of Bangladesh in the 2nd innings, Dilshan said Bangladesh have batted very well. "Especially the last pair of Ashraful and Shakib batted very well. That happens in test cricket."

The right-arm off break bowler said the wicket in Mirpur is "very good" for Test cricket."

He, however, stressed the need for grabbing every opportunity to win a test match mentioning that the run out of Bangladesh batsman Imrul Kayes in the last over before lunch was "unnecessary."

Asked why he was not seen bowling today, Dilshan said: "We've got two spinners. I am a part time bowler and I never bowled in Test cricket for a longer period. Hopefully, I will bowl today (Wednesday) morning."