 Sri Lanka register comprehensive victory against Bangladesh
26th Jun 2008 09:00 IST
Agencies
Earlier, Sangakkara, the stylish wicket-keeper batsman was in prime form making his eighth One-day century after Bangladesh captain Ashraful decided to bowl in hot and humid conditions on a flat track.
Sangakkara, who opened with veteran Jayasuriya, took advantage of the conditions as both rattled the Bangladesh bowlers with an opening stand of 116 in 14 overs.
Jayasuriya, recalled for the tournament after his superb form in the Indian Premier League, reeled off 72 quick runs from only 47 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes.
Mahmud, the off-break bowler suffered the most as he conceded 21 in his first over with Sangakkara hitting him for five boundaries.
Jayasuriya was bowled by left arm spinner Razzak, who had accounted for three batsmen against United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Razzak also castled skipper Mahela Jayawardene, who could contribute just six runs and faced 10 balls in a second-wicket stand of 54 runs.
After Sangakkara's departure, Kapugedera (74) and Chamara Silva kept the scoreboard moving with a stand of 53 runs.
Sangakkara hit 16 boundaries in his 88 ball knock and eventually fell exhausted by the heat and humidity miscuing a flick to the leg side to be caught in the covers off Mahmudullah.
Sri Lanka suffered a mini collapse losing four wickets in quick succession after Kapugedera was bowled by part timer leg-spinner Kapali in the 42nd over. |
