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Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 61 runs to win series
Feb 20, 201408:11 PM
Sri Lanka registered a brilliant 61-run victory over Bangladesh to win the second ODI to seal the three-ODI series in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
Chasing a challening 290 to win, Bangladesh were looking in contention for most of the chase but once skipper Mushafiqur Rahim got out for 79, all hopes ended as the hosts were bundled out for 228 in 43 overs.
Anamul Haque was the other significant contributor with 42.
For Sri Lanka, Lashit Malinga, Sachithra Senanayake, Thisara Perera and Ajantha Mendis bagged two wickets each.
Earlier, Kumar Sangakkara scored a superb century as Sri Lanka posted 289 for six.
Sangakkara hit a brilliant 128 off 115 balls and shared two partnerships with Ashan Priyanjan (60) and Angelo Mathews (56).
Bangladesh were sloppy on the field missing many catches. Rubel Hossain picked three wickets for the hosts.
