Dhaka, June 26 -- Steady fifties from Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal have seen Sri Lanka off to an impressive start to their first innings on the second day in the Colombo Test against Bangladesh.

The Tigers were unable to find momentum at their turn in bat, posting 247 in the first innings.

In contrast, the hosts have looked comfortable at the crease with Lahiru Udara (40), Nissanka (93*), and Chandimal (54*) racking up the runs on Thursday at the SCC.

At tea, Sri Lanka stood at 190 for 1, trailing Bangladesh by 57 runs.

Taijul Islam, who started the day with a brave stand at the tailend of the batting order, snatched the only breakthrough when he rapped Udara on the pads. Though the batsman was not initially judged out, a revi...