Colombo: After winning three matches in a row, Bangladesh Under-19 team tasted a 27-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the six-match Youth ODI series at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo today. Bangladesh lost the first game before winning three matches on the trot. The latest outcome however denied them confirming the series with a game to spare.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, they are now leading the series 3-2. With one match still remaining, Sri Lanka have the chance to deny Bangladesh a series victory. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka were wrapped up for 196 in 42.3 overs with Aadham Hilmy making team-best 51. Skipper Vimath Dinsara was the other notable scorer with 42.
Samiun Basir claimed 3-35 for Bangladesh while Saad Islam, Rizan Hosan, and Farhan Shahriar took two wickets apiece. Despite chasing a paltry target, Bangladesh were bundled out for 169 in 45 overs. Most of the batters got the desired start but no one could convert it to big knock. After taking three wickets with the ball, Samiun Basir made team-high 37 with the willow.
The six and last game of the series is on Thursday.