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| BOGRA, Bangladesh, Feb 22 (Reuters) Bangladesh held their nerve to record a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday, a first one-day triumph over the visitors that triggered celebrations across the country.
Mohammad Ashraful led the home side to their victory target of 213 for six, with two overs to spare, with a stylish 51. The three-match series stands at 1-1 after a game reduced to 49 overs per side because fog had delayed the start.
Opener Javed Omar (40), captain Habibul Bashar (33) and man of the match Aftab Ahmed (32 not out) contributed valuable runs for the home side who can now boast one-day victories over Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan and India.
A packed stadium of around 18,000 spectators chanted "Bangladesh, Bangladesh" as the delighted players completed a lap of honour.
Thousands of fans in many cities including the capital Dhaka and the southeastern port city of Chittagong poured into the street and marched to beating drums to celebrate the win.
Bangladesh's parliament, which was in session on Wednesday, congratulated the national cricket team for their win. "The much-awaited win will embolden our confidence, which will help us build a fight against any team in future," Bashar told reporters. Bangladesh vindicated their decision to ask the tourists to bat by dismissing Sri Lanka for 212, despite a sparkling 96 from opener Sanath Jayasuriya. Jayasuriya hit eight fours and a six in his 110-ball knock but was given little support as Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals. Kumar Sangakkara (23) and Farveez Maharoof (21) were the only other batsmen to score more than 20 against an inspired attack, whose six bowlers took at least a wicket apiece. Syed Rasel was the pick of the bowlers, the paceman finishing with figures of 2-28 in his 10 overs. Mohammad Rafique (2-40) and Alok Kapali (2-29) also chipped in with two wickets each. The third match is in Chittagong on Saturday before the sides play two test matches. |
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