Bangladesh bounced back from their opening defeat to Afghanistan with a commanding 45-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup on Saturday (November 7), keeping their semi-final hopes firmly alive.
Batting first in Al Amerat, Oman, Bangladesh were bowled out for 245 in 49.4 overs, riding on a brilliant 82 off 98 balls from Ahsan Al Mumin and a solid 59 off 83 deliveries from SK Zarif Siam. Abdullah Al Muhir added 30 runs.
In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 200 in 46.1 overs despite Senuja Wekunagoda's fighting 85 off 95 balls.
Rafiul Alam Tamim, Sheikh Atikur Rahman, Rubai Islam Rizon and Robiul Hasan Anik claimed two wickets each for Bangladesh.
Sethmika Senaratne led Sri Lanka's bowling attack with four wickets, while Gimhan Mendis took three and Kaushika Kumarasinghe claimed two.
-AH