U-19 World Cup : Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka warm up game in South Africa
Toss: Sri Lanka opt to bat
Result: Sri Lanka won by 112 runs (DLS Method)
A half-century from opener Pulindu Perera set the tone for Sri Lanka after they opted to bat first against Bangladesh at the Tshwane University of Technology Oval in Pretoria.
While several other middle-order batters got starts, three run-outs hurt Sri Lanka’s pursuit of a high total and they eventually ended up making 238/9 in 50 overs. Wasi Siddiquee picked up 2/26 in six overs for Bangladesh.
In reply, pacer Vishen Halambage led Sri Lanka’s charge as he picked up the wickets of the two openers and No.4 batter Chowdhury Rizwan. Reduced to 70/4, Perera struck through the middle overs with his off-breaks, taking 2 for 5 in 4.5 overs.
Bangladesh finished on 119/9 as Sri Lanka recorded a win by 112 runs on DLS method.