Despite nineties apiece from opener Jaharul Islam and Mohammad Mithun Bangladesh ‘A’ were made to work hard for runs on the opening day of the first 4-day unofficial cricket test against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at Hambantota yesterday.
Winning the toss and batting first Bangladesh A got off to a solid start with openers Jaharul and Shadman Islam putting on 90 before Sri Lanka A broke through to capture three wickets for 116.
But Mohammad Mithun joined Jaharul in a fourth wicket stand of 137 to lift Bangladesh A to a first day total of 270 for six wickets by the close.
Jaharul made a durable 90 off 210 balls (8 fours) and Mithun an assertive 92 off 120 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes).
Off-spinner Ramesh Mendis was Sri Lanka A’s best bowler ending the day with figures of 2 for 43. The match continues today.
Scores:
Bangladesh A 270-6 at close in 85 overs (Jaharul Islam 90, Shadman Islam 53, Mohammad Mithun 92, Ramesh Mendis 2/43) v
Sri Lanka A
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