Rangana Herath's record headlines Sri Lanka's victory vs Bangladesh

Rangana Herath became the most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket as Sri Lanka secured a comfortable victory over Bangladesh here on Saturday

Skipper Rangana Herath leads Sri Lanka off the field after their 259-run win over Bangladesh in Galle on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Galle: Rangana Herath became the most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket as Sri Lanka secured a comfortable victory over Bangladesh here on Saturday.

Herath took six for 59 as the home side won by 259 runs on the final day of the first Test, with Bangladesh dismissed for 197 in their second innings.

Herath has now taken 366 wickets in 79 Tests, surpassing Daniel Vettori's tally of 362 in 113 matches. Chasing 457, the visitors began the fifth day on 67-0 and hoping the weather would aid their cause, but could only survive until the middle of the afternoon session.

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