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Sri Lanka wins first T20I against Bangladesh
Apr 04, 201711:25 PM
Kusal Perera hit a 53-ball 77 to lead Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Chasing 155, Sri Lanka reached home with 7 balls remaining with Seekkuge Prasanna, who hit a 12-ball 22, and Thisara Perera, who hit the winnings runs with a four, at the crease.
Kusal Perera reached his half-century off 31 balls, hitting Mosaddek Hossain for a boundary to bring up the milestone in fine fashion.
-Agencies
