Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Bangladesh face a daunting task of chasing down 243 runs with only 3 wickets remaining as they ended the fourth day's play at 268/7 by the close in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka played at Chattogram in Bangladesh yesterday.

On the fifth and final day, Sri Lanka will be looking to take the last three wickets, while Bangladesh will aim to score the required 243 runs. Only recognised batter Mehidy Hasan Miraz who remained unbeaten on 44 in 49 balls with 7 fours, carries a significant responsibility, while his partner Taijul Islam was on 10 not out. The 25-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Mehidy and Taijul is Bangladesh's only hope, although it seems unlikely. Sri Lanka bowlers will be eager t...