Bangladesh need 511 runs to win

Bangladesh is drowning in the mountain of runs in the ocean. Sri Lanka has declared their second innings at 157 for 7 wickets, setting Bangladesh a target of 511 runs, combining it with the lead from the first innings. To win the match, Bangladesh will need to achieve a world record target. To draw the match, they will have to play for almost two days.

Angelo Mathews ended the third day undefeated at 39 runs. Today, he reached his 41st half-century in his career. However, Mathews couldn't push further as he was bowled by Shakib Al Hasan. Despite Sri Lanka quickly declaring their innings, Bangladesh faced a warm welcome against the massive target.

To win the Chittagong Test, Bangladesh needs to chase a world-record target. In the 147-year history of Test cricket, no team has achieved such a high target to win a match. Along with the challenge of a massive run chase, Bangladesh will also face the challenge of wickets in their second innings.

The record for the highest successful run chase is held by the West Indies, who chased down 418 runs. How far can Bangladesh go beyond the target of 511 runs set by Sri Lanka? Tigers have never chased down more than 215 runs to win a Test match.

In the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh also faced a target of 511 runs. They were all out for 182 runs in their second innings, resulting in a significant defeat by 328 runs in the World Test Championship match.