NEW DELHI: Bangladesh secured a snug six-wicket victory, due to an unbeaten century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto within the first one-day worldwide (ODI) of a three-match collection towards Sri Lanka in Chittagong.
Najmul’s spectacular knock of 122 not out off 129 balls, supported by Mushfiqur Rahim‘s unbeaten 73, propelled Bangladesh to a complete of 257-4 in 44.4 overs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 255 runs.
Going through early challenges with the bat, Bangladesh discovered themselves struggling at 23-3 after Dilshan Madushanka and Pramod Madushan took early wickets.
Nonetheless, Najmul’s partnership with Mahmudullah Riyad (37) steadied the innings earlier than Mushfiqur joined him for a game-changing fifth-wicket stand of 165 runs.
Earlier, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam claimed three wickets every to limit Sri Lanka’s batsmen.
Regardless of a powerful begin from openers Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando, Sri Lanka faltered within the center overs.
Najmul’s spectacular knock of 122 not out off 129 balls, supported by Mushfiqur Rahim‘s unbeaten 73, propelled Bangladesh to a complete of 257-4 in 44.4 overs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 255 runs.
Going through early challenges with the bat, Bangladesh discovered themselves struggling at 23-3 after Dilshan Madushanka and Pramod Madushan took early wickets.
Nonetheless, Najmul’s partnership with Mahmudullah Riyad (37) steadied the innings earlier than Mushfiqur joined him for a game-changing fifth-wicket stand of 165 runs.
Earlier, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam claimed three wickets every to limit Sri Lanka’s batsmen.
Regardless of a powerful begin from openers Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando, Sri Lanka faltered within the center overs.
Janith Liyanage’s 67 and Kusal Mendis‘ 59 had been notable contributions, however Taskin’s bowling efficiency restricted Sri Lanka to 255 runs.
Of their chase, Bangladesh overcame early setbacks and efficiently reached the goal with Najmul and Mushfiqur’s spectacular partnership.
The victory marks Bangladesh’s sturdy begin to the collection after Sri Lanka secured a 2-1 win within the previous T20 collection.
The 2 groups will meet once more for the second match of the ODI collection on Friday, adopted by the ultimate match on Monday.
(With AFP inputs)
