Bangladesh earn biggest ODI victory in Triangular series

Dhaka, 19 January: An all-round performance again came from Shakib Al Hasan saw Bangladesh to register their second successive victory in the Rocket triangular series when they dumped Sri Lanka by 163-run in their second match held on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur.

Chasing a massive winning target of 321-run set by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka suffered early batting jolt losing wickets in regular intervals and eventually they were dismissed at a paltry total of 157 in 32.2 overs, BSS reported.

Tigers reach final crushing Sri Lanka by 163 runs

Thanks to Shakib Al Hasan for his all-round show as rode on his all-round performance Bangladesh able to notch their biggest margin of ODI victory also with bonus point.

Nasir Hossain provided an early breakthrough to Bangladesh as he bowled opener Kusal Perera in the first ball of the third over. Skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza then send back to other opener Upal Tharanga, who gave an easy catch Mahmudullah. Tharanga scored 25 runs off 35 balls laced with three boundaries.

Mortaza then send back to Kusal Mendis (19) while Mustafizur dismissed Niroshan Dickwella (16), leaving Sri Lanka in a deep trouble.

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal (28) failed to take up the responsibility as he fall victim of run out off a direct throw by Shakib Al Hasan.

Shakib, the hero of the first match against Zimbabwe, afterward joined the party taking three quick wickets of Thisara Perera (29) Asela Gunaratne (16) and Wanidu Hasaranga (0) while pacer Rubel Hossain folded Sri Lankan innings taking the remaining two wickets of Akila Dananjaya (14) and Suranga Lakmal (1).

Sri Lanka hardly at any position to fight back and failed to recovered from their early batting collapse in the face of tight bowling display by the Tigers' bowlers.

Shakib Al Hasan, the wrecker in-chief, caused the major damage for Sri Lanka as he grabbed three wickets conceding 47 runs in 7 overs. He was well supported by Rubel Hossain and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza who both shared two wickets each giving away 20 and 30 runs respectively.

Shakib Al Hasan was named the player of the match for his impressive all- round performance.