Asia Cup: Bangladesh defeats Sri Lanka by 23 runs
The hosts gave an all-round performance against the Lankans in the fifth match of the tournament
(AFP / Web Desk) - Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 23 runs in the fifth match of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
Sabbir Rahman struck a polished 80 off 54 balls as Bangladesh posted 147-7 before restricting Sri Lanka to 124-8 for their first win over the islanders in this format.
The win, Bangladesh s second in three matches of the tournament, kept the hosts firmly in the race for a place in the final on March 6.
They will face Pakistan in their last league match on March 2
