Bangladesh U17 registered a convincing win over Sri Lanka U17 in the third One Day encounter of the three-match series in Chattogram, clinching the series 2-1.
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, but their innings never gained full momentum as they were bowled out for 179 runs. Middle-order batter Sanul Weeraratne was the standout performer, scoring 66 runs off 91 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. No. 3 batter Hirun Matheesha also contributed with a steady 37 off 53 deliveries, including 2 boundaries.
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Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained excellent discipline throughout the innings, with Akash delivering the most impactful spell of the match. He claimed 4 wickets for just 21 runs, playing a key role in restricting Sri Lanka to a below-par total.
In reply, Bangladesh chased down the target of 180 with ease, losing only 5 wickets and reaching the target with 11 overs to spare. Adrito and Jarif Siyam were instrumental in the run chase, each scoring crucial half-centuries to guide their team home comfortably.
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For Sri Lanka, left-arm seamer Gimhan Mendis was the most impressive bowler, finishing with figures of 2 for 25, but he received little support from the rest of the attack as Bangladesh sealed the match and the series in dominant fashion.
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka U17 – 179 (45.1) Sanul Weeraratne 66, Hirun Matheesha 37, Minuga Nethsara 22, Akash 4/21
Bangladesh U17 – 181/5 (38.5) Adrito 54, Jarif Siyam 51, Gimhan Mendis 2/25
Result – Bangladesh U17 won by 5 wickets
