Sri Lanka inflict ODI whitewash

Tourists seal 3-0 result against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Sri Lanka sealed a 3-0 series win over Bangladesh by recording a six wicket win in the third and final match of the One Day International series played in Mirpur.

Batting first the hosts posted a total of 240 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Mominul Haq with a run a ball 60 was the leading scorer for the hosts, his innings included eight fours.

Nasir Hossain scored 38 runs to provide Momin valuable support in the late-order, his knock included four boundaries.

Dhammika Prasad was the best Sri Lankan bowler, he claimed three wickets. Prasad was provided good support by new ball bowler Suranga Lakmal who snapped two wickets.

Perera’s ton ensures easy win

In reply, a 138 run stand for the third wicket between centurion Kusal Perera (106) and wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Chandimal ensured (64) an easy win for the hosts.

Skipper Angelo Mathews took the team to the win in company of Ashan Priyanjan, the two added 41 runs for the fifth wicket.

Bangladesh struggled to make an impact with the ball as the win was sealed by the Islanders; Mahmudullah fought a lone battle for his team taking two wickets while conceding 38 runs in his quota of 10 overs.

Rubel Hossain took two expensive wickets; the pacer was taken for 69 runs in his 10 overs. Perera was declared man of the match for his enterprising knock that forced the hosts on the back foot from the outset.

The two teams would now gear up for the Asia Cup, the continental event also includes defending champions Pakistan, world champions India and minnows Afghanistan.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 23^rd, 2014.

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