Bangladesh beats Sri Lanka in ODI sequence for 1st time

Mushfiqur Rahim hit his 8th ODI century as Bangladesh secured its first ODI sequence victory over Sri Lanka with a 103-run win by way of DLS approach within the rain-interrupted 2d tournament on Tuesday.

In an innings two times halted by way of rain, the wicket-keeper batsman scored 125 off 127 balls with 10 fours as Bangladesh used to be bowled out for 246 in 48.1 overs. It used to be Bangladesh’s first sequence victory in opposition to Sri Lanka throughout 3 codecs.

Sri Lanka used to be 126-Nine after 38 overs when rain interrupted the sport for a 3rd time. Sri Lanka used to be set a revised goal of 245 in 40 overs, which means it wanted 119 runs from the general two overs. The guests ended on 141-9.

Bangladesh gained by way of 33 runs on Sunday within the first in their three-match sequence. The overall tournament is on Friday.

Mushfiqur, who scored 84 within the first tournament, helped Bangladesh recuperate from a shaky get started after captain Tamim Iqbal opted to bat first.

Sri Lanka rapid bowler Dushmantha Chameera applied the early moisture of the wicket neatly to swing the ball in each techniques.

His inswinger accounted each Tamim and Shakib Al Hasan within the area of 3 balls in the second one over, leaving Bangladesh 15-2.

Chameera reviewed his leg-before wicket attraction in opposition to Tamim, who scored 13, effectively to overturn the umpire’s resolution. Later, he were given Shakib (0) by way of leg-before additionally.

Out-of-form Liton Das struggled to make 25 off 42, with two fours earlier than left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan were given the simpler of him with a supply that grew to become sharply.

Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah shared a fifth-wicket stand of 87 to assist Bangladesh hit again. Mushfiqur reached his half-century by way of slog-sweeping Sandakan for 2 off 70 balls.

Mahmudullah, who scored 54 within the earlier tournament, additionally used to be at the verge of his 2d directly 50, however his premeditated paddle sweep value his wicket as he used to be 41 off 58 with one 4 and two sixes.

Mushfiqur used to be on 85 and 96 respectively when the rain halted the sport two times as Sri Lanka used to be on most sensible, leaving Bangladesh 184-7 within the 38th over.

Mushfiqur reached deserving century off 114 balls with a look towards fantastic leg for boundary off Chameera.

Saifuddin, who used to be run out for 11, used to be struck on his helmet by way of a Chameera supply and Taskin Ahmed changed him as concussion sub.

Chameera and Sandakan claimed 3 wickets apiece for Sri Lanka whilst Isuru Udana picked up two.

Sri Lanka made a wary get started however Bangladesh bowlers made common inroads to be on most sensible at all times.

Shoriful Islam (1-30) pushed aside captain Kusal Perera (14) for his debut wicket to kick issues off.

The spinners then took middle degree with the wicket an increasing number of slowing down.

Left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan (2-38) and offspinner Mehidy Hasan (3-28) ripped thru Sri Lanka’s heart order. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman ended with 3-16.

Opener Danushka Gunathilaka used to be the highest scorer for the facet with 24 and Pathum Nissanka made 20. Udana used to be now not out on 18.