UPDATE - 6.51 am GMT - Well, well, well! The rain has returned in Galle, and the covers come on and are firmly in place. Most of the ground is covered, and we know that the ground staff here are excellent. However, for them to get into action, the showers need to stop. Now, with all of this, the second session won't be starting at 7 am, and we will have to wait for a bit longer. Stick with us for more news.

Sri Lanka have found it tough with the ball, creating very few opportunities throughout the session. The biggest surprise has been the ineffectiveness of Prabath Jayasuriya, who usually thrives at Galle but has struggled to make an impact this time. The rest of the bowling unit has also lacked penetration, and the hosts have largely been chasing the game. However, they did manage to break the stand just before the rain interruption, courtesy of a run out - one of the few bright moments for them. Heading into the next session, Sri Lanka will be hoping to build on that opening, while Bangladesh might look to accelerate, push the lead past 300, and give themselves a solid chance to bowl for victory. Join us at 7 am GMT to catch all the action of the second session!

SESSION SUMMARY - 60 runs and 1 wicket in 19 overs! It was another Bangladesh-dominated session as the overnight pair continued from where they left off, batting with confidence and purpose. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim built on their excellent stand, showing more intent and keeping the pressure on the Lankan bowlers. Shanto looked particularly assured and is unbeaten on 89, inching closer to a well-deserved century. However, just after the drinks break, with dark clouds gathering overhead, Rahim looked to rush to his fifty before the rain arrived but fell agonisingly short on 49. His dismissal broke a 109-run partnership, but the visitors remain in a strong position with a commanding lead of 247 runs.

UPDATE - 6.11 am GMT - With the amount of time needed to get the ground ready for action, the umpires have decided to take an EARLY LUNCH ON DAY 5! It will be from 6.20 am GMT to 7 am GMT with no overs being lost. This will give both sides plenty of time to regroup and plan how they want to approach the remainder of the game.

UPDATE - 5.55 am GMT - Positive news! The rain has stopped now and the covers are coming off too. It was indeed a passing shower, and the action should begin shortly. 

Oh..no! While the run out check was in process, the drizzle has turned into heavy rainfall, and the covers are coming on quickly. The umpires give directions to the players, and they are coming off now. Sri Lanka will be a bit disappointed as they just got an opening and would have wanted to exploit it, but Bangladesh are ahead in the game with a lead of 247 runs with six wickets still in hand. Hopefully, this is just a passing shower, and we don't have to wait for too long. Stay tuned for more updates.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Is that a run out? It is a tight call, but the replay shows that both the bails have been removed and Mushfiqur Rahim is short of his ground. Also, there is a drizzle and the ground staff are getting ready with the covers.

DRINKS! A session filled with sweeps and reverse sweeps. Bangladesh have done exceedingly well to extend its lead with minimal fuss. A couple of chances went away but those were too harsh to call as a drop against the Lankans. Sri Lanka are chasing the game at the moment and just have to hope something special happens for them from here on. Also, there are a few dark clouds hovering around but we hope that the rain stays away.