Bangladesh beats Sri Lanka in ODI sequence for 1st time

Mushfiqur Rahim hit his eighth ODI century as Bangladesh secured its first ODI sequence victory over Sri Lanka with a 103-run win by DLS technique within the rain-interrupted second match on Tuesday.
In an innings twice halted by rain, the wicket-keeper batsman scored 125 off 127 balls with 10 fours as Bangladesh was bowled out for 246 in 48.1 overs. It was Bangladesh’s first sequence victory in opposition to Sri Lanka throughout three codecs.
Sri Lanka was 126-9 after 38 overs when rain interrupted the sport for a 3rd time. Sri Lanka was set a revised goal of 245 in 40 overs, that means it wanted 119 runs from the ultimate two overs. The guests ended on 141-9.
Bangladesh received by 33 runs on Sunday within the first of their three-match sequence. The ultimate match is on Friday.
Mushfiqur, who scored 84 within the first match, helped Bangladesh recuperate from a shaky begin after captain Tamim Iqbal opted to bat first.
Sri Lanka quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera utilized the early moisture of the wicket properly to swing the ball in each methods.
His inswinger accounted each Tamim and Shakib Al Hasan within the area of three balls within the second over, leaving Bangladesh 15-2.
Chameera reviewed his leg-before wicket enchantment in opposition to Tamim, who scored 13, efficiently to overturn the umpire’s determination. Later, he obtained 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 obtained the higher of him with a supply that turned sharply.
Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah shared a fifth-wicket stand of 87 to assist Bangladesh hit again. Mushfiqur reached his half-century by slog-sweeping Sandakan for 2 off 70 balls.
Mahmudullah, who scored 54 within the earlier match, additionally was on the verge of his second straight 50, however his premeditated paddle sweep price his wicket as he was 41 off 58 with one 4 and two sixes.
Mushfiqur was on 85 and 96 respectively when the rain halted the sport twice as Sri Lanka was on prime, leaving Bangladesh 184-7 within the thirty eighth over.
Mushfiqur reached deserving century off 114 balls with a look towards high quality leg for boundary off Chameera.
Saifuddin, who was run out for 11, was struck on his helmet by a Chameera supply and Taskin Ahmed changed him as concussion sub.
Chameera and Sandakan claimed three wickets apiece for Sri Lanka whereas Isuru Udana picked up two.
Sri Lanka made a cautious begin however Bangladesh bowlers made common inroads to be on prime at all times.
Shoriful Islam (1-30) dismissed captain Kusal Perera (14) for his debut wicket to kick issues off.
The spinners then took middle stage with the wicket more and more slowing down.
Left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan (2-38) and offspinner Mehidy Hasan (3-28) ripped by Sri Lanka’s center order. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman ended with 3-16.
Opener Danushka Gunathilaka was the highest scorer for the facet with 24 and Pathum Nissanka made 20. Udana was not out on 18.