BSP-26 Mominul stars in BD A’s victory over Ireland A in 4th one-day

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Mominul stars in BD A’s victory over Ireland A in 4th one-day

DHAKA, Aug 9, 2018 (BSS) – Skipper Mominul Haque hit his career’s best ton
as Bangladesh A team registered a comfortable 85-run victory over host
Ireland A team in the 4th unofficial ODI on Wednesday at the Hills Cricket
Club Ground in Dublin, Ireland.

Following the win, Bangladesh A now leads the five-match series by 2-1.
Fifth and final match of the series will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the
venue.

Batting first Bangladesh posted a daunting total of 386 for 4 from their
allotted 50 overs; thanks to skipper Mominul Haque’s List A career best 182
off just 133 balls. Zakir and Mithun chipped in with two fifties.

In reply, Ireland also gave a strong reply but eventually fell short as
they were dismissed at 301 in 46.1 overs with Balbrinie top scoring 103.
Fazle Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed claimed three Ireland wickets apiece for
Bangladesh.

Brief score:

Bangladesh A – 386 for 4 in 50 overs, Mominul 182, Mithun 86 n.o, Zakir
79, McBrine 1/45.

Ireland A : 301 for all in 46.1 overs, Balbrinie 106, Simi 53, James 43,
Fazle Mahmud 3/47, Khaled 3/73, Saifuddin 2/35 and Shriful 2/53.

Result: Bangladesh A won by 85 runs.

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