Saif Hassan struck a 110-ball 117 as Bangladesh A beat Sri Lanka A by 98 runs on the Duckworth and Lewis basis in the rain affected third ODI at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium yesterday to take the 3-match series 2-1.
His knock contained 12 boundaries and 3 sixes and shared in a first wicket alliance of 120 runs with Mohammad Naimwho made 66 off 76 balls inclusive of 5 boundaries and 2 sixes in a Bangladesh A total of 322 for 9.
Sri Lanka were 130 for 6 when rain intervened Bangladesh won on the D/L. Sri Lanka’s top scorer was Kamindu Mendis who made a 65-ball 55 with 2 boundaries and 3 sixes.
CHIEF SCORES:
Bangladesh A 322/9 (50 Overs) Run Rate: 6.44 (S. Hassan 117, M. Naim 66 76 5 2, M. Mithun 32, A. Haque 15, S.A. Fernando 4/50, M.V.T. Fernando 3/69)
Sri Lanka A 130/6 (24.4 Overs) Run Rate: 5.27 (P.H.K.D. Mendis 55 65 2 3, S.M.A. Priyanjan 34, D.S. Weerakkody 18, E. Hossain 2/26, S. Hassan 2/26)
By Srian Obeyesekere
-The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Sri Lanka Cricket-
