Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh continues to exert pressure on the hosts in the Galle Test. At the end of day four, the tourists have ensured a lead of 187 runs with seven wickets in hand.

It is clear that the match is going to end in a draw unless something dramatic happens on the last day. That said, Bangladesh have done their best over 57 overs of second-innings batting to take the possibility of a Sri Lankan victory off the table.

If they can avoid a collapse early on day five, a push for a win - however unlikely - cannot be entirely ruled out.

Bangladesh had secured a tiny 10-run lead after both teams' first innings. And then they scored 177 for three to end day four.

Opener Shadman Islam and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hit a fift...