BSP-19 BD A, SL A 1st 4-day match end in a draw

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BD A, SL A 1st 4-day match end in a draw

DHAKA, June 29, 2018 (BSS)- The first four-day match between Bangladesh A and Sri Lanka A ended in a high scoring draw at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today.

Bangladesh dismissed their first innings at 414 on the fourth and final day in reply to their first innings total of 449 runs for 8 (decl)

Back with a narrow 35 runs first innings lead, Sri Lanka started their second innings on the fourth day and piled up 262 for 2 at stumps.

Lahiru Thirimanne of Sri Lankan was named the player of the match for his impressive batting performance.

Brief score:

Sri Lanka A 1st innings 449/8 (decl), Lahiru Thirimanne 168, Charith Asalanka 90, Shammu Ashan 70, Dimuth Karunaratne 60, Khaled Ahmed 4/92, Abu Hider Rony 2/69).

2nd innings 262/2 at stumps, Dimuth Karunaratne, 161, Lahiru Thirimanne 67 n.o, Lahiru Milantha 30, Nazmul 1/37 and Moaddek 1/39.

Bangladesh A 1st innings – 414 for all, Sabbir Rahman 165, Mosaddek Hossain 135, Lakshan Sandakan 5/108, Prabath Jayasuriya 3/83.

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