Pathum Nissanka’s second successive Test century led Sri Lanka to a formidable 290-2 after Bangladesh was bowled out for 247 on Day Two of the second Test on Thursday.

The opening batter’s chanceless unbeaten 146 with 18 fours followed his career-best 187 in the drawn first test at Galle last week. 

Nissanka and Dinesh Chanidmal (93) put on a 194-run second-wicket stand.