Under-19s escape defeat
Sports Reporter
Bangladesh Under-19 team must thank the weather gods after rain forced their opening match of the tri-nation series against the hosts Sri Lanka Under-19s to be called off in the tri-nation series yesterday afternoon at the Police Sports Club ground in Colombo.Batting first, the youngsters were all out for only 132 runs in 37 overs, collapsing from a fine start of 80-2. In reply, Sri Lanka were in cruise control, on 47 for 1 from 18 overs, when rain intervened. The teams were given a point each, as minimum 20 overs are to be bowled by each side for a result. India play Sri Lanka today in the second match of the tournament. Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka are playing the tri-nation meet as part of their preparation for the Under-19 World Cup to be held in Malaysia early next year.
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