Sapera reached the stadium with a snake. (Photo- SCREENSHOT/ Sonyliv)
Bangladesh’s cricket team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka, where a series of 2 Test matches is being played between the two teams. The result of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played in Gaul was a draw. The match ended without any winner after a thorn collision between the two teams. However, the real discussion of this match was due to a fans present in the stadium, where a snake charmer was seen watching the match with his snake and monkey. Which shocked everyone.
Sapera reached the stadium with a snake
During the match, a snake charmer was seen in his traditional style at the Gaul Stadium, bringing snake baskets and a monkey, which was wrapped in red clothes. He was watching the battle of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh very carefully while controlling snakes by playing bean. The snake charmer was also holding a snake comfortably in his hand. This view was not only a center of attraction for the fans, but also became very viral on social media. By the time this incident came to light, the result of the match was almost decided. Both teams worked hard, but this test ended on the draw. Despite this, this unique style of snake charmer became a memorable moment for cricket fans.
A Snake Charmer in Galle Watching Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh with Snakes and Monkey. pic.twitter.com/bcxma6cauh
– Mufaddal Vohra (@Mufaddal_vohra) June 21, 2025
It rained heavily in Gaul
The batsmen dominated this match played from 17 to 21 June 2025 at Gaul International Stadium. Bangladesh started poorly on the first day, when the score reached 45/3 after losing three wickets early. But the brilliant century partnership of Najmul Hussain Shanto (148 runs) and Mushfiqur Rahim (163 runs) handled the team. After this, Linton Das scored 90 runs and took Bangladesh to 495 runs.
On the other hand, in the first innings of Sri Lanka, Pathum Nisanka (187 runs) and Kamindu Mendis (87) innings brought the team to 485 runs, which was only 10 runs less than Bangladesh. Then on the third day, Bangladesh took a lead of 187 runs in the second innings with a score of 177/3. But on the fourth day, the rain disrupted the game, but Bangladesh took its lead to 285/6. On the last day Sri Lanka got a target of 296 runs and scored 72 runs at the loss of 4 wickets, due to which the match ended with a draw.
