1st ODI: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan fire Bangladesh to 33-run win over Sri Lanka in Dhaka
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Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 227 after posting 257 for 6 runs on the board to win the first ODI by 33 runs in Dhaka on Sunday. The hosts also climbed up to fourth position on the ICC ODI Super League points table.
Bangladesh produced an all-round effort with bat and ball on Sunday to register a 33-run win over Sri Lanka in Dhaka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 227 after posting over 250 runs on the board. Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the way with the ball with 4 wickets for 30 runs while Mustafizur Rahman grabbed 3 with Mohammad Saifuddin taking 2 and Shakib Al Hasan getting 1. The hosts had to overcome a spirited batting performance from Wanindu Hasaranga, who waged a lone war for the visitors with 74 off 60 balls but the failure of the other batsmen around him led to Sri Lanka's downfall in the match.More Related News