Tigers secure third place in WC U-19

Junior Tigers of Bangladesh team secured third place in ICC World Cup under 19 by defeating Sri Lanka by three wickets.

The cricket match started at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Narayanganj on Saturday.

Sri Lanka set a 215 runs target for the young tigers, losing all wickets in 48.5 over’s.

In reply, the Tigers scored 218 runs losing even wickets in 49.3 over’s.

Bangladesh skipper Mehedi Hasan Miraz bagged 3 wickets for 28 runs. Mohammad Saifuddin and Abdul Halim took two wickets each. 

Bangladesh Squad: Mehedi Hassan Miraz (capt), Nazmul Hossain, Joyraj Sheik, Pinak Ghosh, Saif Hassan, Zakir Hasan (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Shafiul Hayat, Saeed Sarkar, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Abdul Halim, Saleh Ahmed, Ariful Islam, Jaker Ali, Mossabek Hossain Sun.

Sri Lanka Squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Sammu Ashan, Kaveen Bandara, Jehan Daniel, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Wanidu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Charana Nanayakkara, Thilan Nimesh, Vishard Randika, Lahiru Samarakoon, Damitha Silva.