2024-09-12 11:37:41
Published: 09:02, 11 September 2024 Updated: 09:05, 11 September 2024
The match was reduced to 20 overs due to rain. The first ODI was completely washed away by rain. The second ODI was somewhat different. Bangladesh ‘A’ team is touring Sri Lanka. BCB has sent only the national team players for the bilateral series against the host Sri Lanka ‘A’ team. This tour is a preparation for the T20 World Cup ahead.
The visiting team won the second ODI despite rain in the first ODI. Where Bangladesh ‘A’ team won easily by 7 wickets. Batting first, Sri Lanka ‘A’ team scored 113 runs for 5 wickets. In reply, Bangladesh women reached the target 12 balls early.
Sri Lanka won the toss and went into bat, losing wickets from the start. They lost 3 wickets for 27 runs. Sathiya Sandipani scored maximum 36 runs for the team. He hit 1 six and 2 fours. Piumi Vathsalar made a partnership of 46 runs with him. 22 runs came from Pumi’s bat. In the end, Malsha Shehani saved the face of the Lankans by scoring 25 runs off 14 balls. Rabeya and Fahima took two wickets each with the ball.
Dilara shines for the visitors in batting. He scored 34 runs off 34 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. The second highest 30 runs came from Murshidar’s bat. Nigar Sultana Jyoti secured the team’s victory by scoring 24 runs in 4 fours at the end. Ritu Moni was with him. 11 runs come from his bat.
The two teams are scheduled to play the third ODI tomorrow at the same ground.
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